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    105 Products

    Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Wire Rope Cutters.
    Minimize material distortion while cutting steel and stainless steel wire rope. Operate these cutters with both hands.
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    For Max. Steel-Reinforced
    Aluminum Cable Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    3/8"3/8"3/8"28"SteelSteelRubber
    Manual00000000000000

    One-Handed Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. One-Handed Wire Rope Cutters.
    A small grip enables one-handed cutting. These cutters prevent crushed and frayed cable ends. Jaws are nonreplaceable.
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    For Max. Steel-Reinforced
    Aluminum Cable Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    3/32"3/32"3/32"7 1/2"SteelSteelPlasticManual00000000000000
    5/32"5/32"5/32"7 1/2"SteelSteelPlasticManual0000000000000

    High-Force Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. High-Force Wire Rope Cutters.
    Cutters have double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. Use them to produce cuts with minimal material distortion.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Cutting Heads
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Overall
    Lg.
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Each
    5/16"5/16"16 1/2"SteelSteelPlasticManual00000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"3/8"23"SteelSteelPlasticManual000000000000000000000000000
    5/8"5/8"36"SteelSteelPlasticManual0000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"3/4"42"SteelSteelPlasticManual0000000000000000000000000000

    Heavy Duty Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Heavy Duty Wire Rope Cutters.
    Keep your hands in a comfortable position so you can apply more force for cutting. The handles are shaped to optimize cutting capacity. Operate them with both hands, or place one handle on a flat surface and apply force to the other handle with your body weight.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    For Max. Steel-Reinforced
    Aluminum Cable Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Pair
    1/4"1/4"1/4"13"SteelAluminum
    PlasticManual000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"3/8"3/8"19"SteelAluminum
    PlasticManual0000000000000000000000000000
    5/8"5/8"5/8"23"SteelAluminum
    PlasticManual0000000000000000000000000000

    Hammer-Driven Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Hammer-Driven Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters.
    With a quick hammer blow, these cutters make cuts without squeezing or flattening wire. For best results, use with Wire Rope Cutting Bands.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    Replacement Dies
    Replacement
    Guide Pins
    Replacement
    Plungers
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Mounting
    Holes
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Overall
    Ht.
    Blade
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Base
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    3/4"3/4"6"SteelManual3 1/2"0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/16"1 1/16"7"SteelManual6 1/4"39/16"No00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"1 1/2"9"SteelManual7 3/4"35/8"No0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Hydraulic-Assist Multipurpose Bolt, Wire Rope, and Cable Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Hydraulic-Assist Multipurpose Bolt, Wire Rope, and Cable Cutters.
    Hydraulic-powered jaws cut bolts, wire rope, rods, and electrical cable with low effort and minimal material distortion. Blades can be sharpened and replaced.
    For 20,000V AC Maximum Voltage—Cutter rated for 20,000 volts has insulated handles.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    For Use On
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    For Max. Soft
    Steel Dia.
    For Max. Steel-Reinforced
    Aluminum Cable Dia.
    For Max. Data
    Cable Dia.
    For Max.
    Rebar Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    For Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel5/8"5/8"5/8"5/8"5/8"1/2"15"SteelSteelRubber
    Not RatedManual000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel3/4"3/4"11/16"3/4"3/4"1/2"15"SteelSteelRubber
    20,000Manual0000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel1 1/8"1 1/8"1 1/4"2 1/8"2 1/8"3/4"24 1/2"SteelSteelRubber
    Not RatedManual000000000000000———0
    Aluminum, Soft Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel1 1/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"7/8"27"SteelSteelRubber
    Not RatedManual0000000000000000000000000000

    Hydraulic-Assist Lever-Operated Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Hydraulic-Assist Lever-Operated Large-Diameter Wire Rope Cutters.
    These manually operated cutters make a clean cut with just a few pumps of the handle. They don't require any outside power and are light enough to carry to the job.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    Repair Kits
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Overall
    Base
    Mounting
    Holes
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
    Each
    3/4"3/4"12"3 5/8"6"SteelPlasticManual12"3 5/8"43/8"No00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 1/8"14"4 1/8"7"SteelPlasticManual14"4 1/8"43/8"No00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"1 3/4"18 1/2"5"8"SteelPlasticManual18 1/2"5"43/8"No00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Lever-Operated Bench-Mount Wire Rope Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutters. Lever-Operated Bench-Mount Wire Rope Cutters.
    Use the lever to make one-handed cuts with minimal material distortion. Cutter mounts to a workbench for extra stability and ease of use for repeated cuts.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Cutting Heads
    For Max. Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Base
    Mounting
    Holes
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
    3/8"3/8"19"SteelAluminum
    PlasticManual6"4"45/16"No00000000000000000000000000000

    Wire Rope Cutting Bands

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Cutting Bands.
    Also known as seizing bands, these prevent fraying while cutting wire rope. Wrap the band around the wire rope and squeeze the flat end into the indented end. The cut should be made in the middle of the band.
    For
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Req. Installation
    Tool
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3/16"3/4"Tin-Plated SteelPliers500000000000000
    1/4"15/16"Tin-Plated SteelPliers50000000000000
    5/16"1 1/8"Tin-Plated SteelPliers50000000000000
    3/8"1 3/8"Tin-Plated SteelPliers50000000000000
    1/2"1 13/16"Tin-Plated SteelPliers50000000000000
    5/8"2 1/4"Tin-Plated SteelPliers1000000000000
    3/4"2 11/16"Tin-Plated SteelPliers10000000000000

    Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    Handle
    Style
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    AAluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelFiberglassYellow20"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelFiberglassYellow20"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    BAluminum (1/32", 1/16")
    Copper (1/32", 1/16")
    Aluminum (1/32", 1/16")
    Copper (1/32", 1/16")
    SteelPainted SteelRed9"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000

    Single-Diameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Single-Diameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Single-Diameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style A—Style A include a measuring gauge that confirms proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    Style
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    AAluminum (3/64")
    Copper (3/64")
    Stainless Steel (3/64", 1/16")
    Copper (3/64")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Stainless Steel (3/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (3/32")
    Copper (3/32")
    Stainless Steel (1/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/8")
    Copper (1/8")
    Stainless Steel (5/32")
    Aluminum (1/8")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (5/32")
    Copper (5/32")
    Stainless Steel (3/16")
    Aluminum (3/16")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge00000000000000———0
    AAluminum (3/16")
    Copper (3/16")
    Aluminum (1/4")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/4")
    Copper (1/4")
    Aluminum (5/16")
    Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (9/32")Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (5/16")
    Copper (5/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (3/8")
    Copper (3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge0000000000000———0
    ACopper (7/32")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    AStainless Steel (1/32")Alloy SteelSteel11 1/4"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    BCopper (1/32")Copper (1/32")Alloy SteelSteel8 1/4"000000000000———0

    Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Compress sleeves onto rope and wire rope with less effort than standard compression tools.
    Cartridge—Tools include a replaceable cartridge that lasts up to 10,000 compressions.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement Dies
    Replacement
    Cartridges
    Handle
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum (5/16")Aluminum (5/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (7/16")
    Copper (1/2")
    FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/2")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Copper (3/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Copper (1/4")Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Copper (5/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Copper (3/8")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Copper (7/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case0000000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Compress sleeves with more strength than hydraulic hand tools.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement Dies
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Copper (9/16")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case00000000000000000000000000000
    Copper (5/8")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000
    Stainless Steel (1/4")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case00000000000000000000000000000

    Multidiameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Multidiameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum (3/64", 1/16", 3/32")
    Copper (3/64", 1/16", 3/32")
    Stainless Steel (3/64")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (3/64")
    Alloy SteelSteel12"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Aluminum (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16", 1/8", 3/16")Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/8")
    Copper (1/8")
    Aluminum (3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/2"Measuring Gauge0000000000000———0
    Aluminum (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")
    Copper (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")
    Aluminum (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000

    Compression Tools for Compression-Grip Wire Rope End Fittings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Compression Tools for Compression-Grip Wire Rope End Fittings.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    For Wire Rope
    Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    1/8", 5/32", 3/16"Painted SteelBlack24"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000000
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