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	Overall Length Overall Length

	For Cutting For Cutting	Show

Data Cable

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	For Maximum Copper Electrical Cable Wire Gauge For Maximum Copper Electrical Cable Wire Gauge

	For Maximum Data Cable Diameter For Maximum Data Cable Diameter

	For Maximum Copper Electrical Cable Diameter For Maximum Copper Electrical Cable Diameter

	For Maximum Aluminum Electrical Cable Wire Gauge For Maximum Aluminum Electrical Cable Wire Gauge

	Opening Style Opening Style

Manual

Spring Assisted

	For Maximum Aluminum Electrical Cable Diameter For Maximum Aluminum Electrical Cable Diameter

	Jaw Material Jaw Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Handle Material Handle Material

Steel

Plastic

Fiberglass

	For Maximum Data Cable Wire Gauge For Maximum Data Cable Wire Gauge

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Grip Material Grip Material

Plastic

Rubber

	Voltage Voltage

18V DC

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Electrical Insulating

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

IEC

	For Maximum Voltage For Maximum Voltage

1,000 V

20,000 V

Not Rated

	For Maximum Steel Wire Rope Diameter For Maximum Steel Wire Rope Diameter

	For Maximum Soft Steel Diameter For Maximum Soft Steel Diameter

5/8"

11/16"

1 1/4"

	For Maximum Rebar Diameter For Maximum Rebar Diameter

1/2"

3/4"

7/8"

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24 Products

Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Use these one-handed cutters on small-diameter aluminum and copper power and communication cable.

Spring-assisted jaws open quickly for fast cutting.

	For Data Cable		For Copper Electrical Cable		For Aluminum Electrical Cable
	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Overall Lg.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Opening Style		Each
A	0.02"	24	3/32"	12	3/32"	12	5 3/8"	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Manual	0000000	000000
B	0.02"	24	11/32"	2/0	15/32"	4/0	8"	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Spring Assisted	0000000	000000
C	0.02"	24	11/32"	2/0	1/2"	4/0	9 1/2"	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Manual	0000000	00000
D	0.02"	24	25/64"	2/0	25/64"	2/0	6 1/2"	Stainless Steel	Plastic	__	Spring Assisted	0000000	00000
E	0.02"	24	9/16"	5/0	9/16"	5/0	6 1/2"	Steel	Plastic	__	Manual	0000000	00000

Cordless Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Push the button to cut aluminum and copper power and communication cable. Blades automatically open when the cut is complete. Head rotates 350° so you can cut in tight spots.

For Data Cable		For Copper Electrical Cable		For Aluminum Electrical Cable
Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Overall Lg.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Opening Style	Battery Type	Batteries Included		Each
13/16"	500 MCM	13/16"	500 MCM	13/16"	500 MCM	16"	Steel	Plastic	Rubber	Manual	Rechargeable	Yes	0000000	000000000

Electrical-Insulating Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These cutters are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Use to cut aluminum and copper power and communication cable up to 1” dia. Operate cutters with both hands.

For Data Cable		For Copper Electrical Cable		For Aluminum Electrical Cable
Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Overall Lg.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Opening Style		Each
1"	1,000 MCM	1"	1,000 MCM	1"	1,000 MCM	20"	Steel	Plastic	Plastic	Manual	0000000	0000000

Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Minimize wire distortion when cutting 11/16" diameter and larger aluminum and copper power and communication cable. Operate these cutters with both hands.

Cutters
	For Data Cable		For Copper Electrical Cable		For Aluminum Electrical Cable									Replacement Cutting Jaws
	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Overall Lg.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Opening Style		Each		Each
A	3/4"	500 MCM	11/16"	450 MCM	11/16"	450 MCM	16 3/4"	Steel	Steel	Vinyl	Manual	00000000	000000	000000	00
B	1 3/8"	1,750 MCM	13/16"	600 MCM	1"	1,000 MCM	25 1/2"	Steel	Fiberglass	Rubber	Manual	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000
B	1 3/4"	2,000 MCM	1"	1,000 MCM	1 1/4"	1,500 MCM	32"	Steel	Fiberglass	Rubber	Manual	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
C	2 1/4"	2,000 MCM	2 1/4"	2,000 MCM	2 1/4"	2,000 MCM	37"	Steel	Steel	Rubber	Manual	000000	000000	000000	00

Easy-Cut Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Jaws ratchet to increase cutting pressure as you open and close the handles.

Spring-assisted jaws open quickly for fast cutting.

Styles A and B are for one-handed use.

Style C is for use with two hands.

	For Data Cable		For Copper Electrical Cable		For Aluminum Electrical Cable
Style	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Max. Dia.	Max. Wire Gauge	Overall Lg.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	For Max. Voltage	Opening Style		Each
A	1 1/8"	1,250 MCM	23/32"	500 MCM	7/8"	750 MCM	10 1/4"	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Not Rated	Spring Assisted	0000000	0000000
B	1 1/4"	1,500 MCM	7/8"	750 MCM	7/8"	750 MCM	10"	Steel	Steel	Plastic	1,000 V	Manual	0000000	000000
C	2"	__	2"	__	2"	__	27 1/2"	Steel	Steel	Rubber	Not Rated	Spring Assisted	000000	000000

Cutting Jaw for 3600A12	0000000	Each	0000000
Cutting Jaw for 3670A1	000000	Each	000000

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.

Cutter rated for 20,000 volts has insulated handles.

Cutters
For Max. Wire Rope Dia.													Replacement Cutting Blades
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		Each		Each
5/8"	5/8"	5/8"	5/8"	5/8"	1/2"	15"	Steel	Steel	Rubber	Not Rated	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000
3/4"	3/4"	11/16"	3/4"	3/4"	1/2"	15"	Steel	Steel	Rubber	20,000 V	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000
1 1/8"	1 1/8"	1 1/4"	2 1/8"	2 1/8"	3/4"	24 1/2"	Steel	Steel	Rubber	Not Rated	0000000	00000000	000000	00
1 1/4"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	7/8"	27"	Steel	Steel	Rubber	Not Rated	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000