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    31 Products

    Hot Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Knives. Hot Knives.
    Make straight cuts with the included blade.
    Intermittent—Knives with an intermittent operating cycle shut off when they get too hot. Once cooled down, they can be used again.
    Blade
    Handle
    Electrical
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    Operating
    Cycle
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    Thk.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Included
    Blade Style
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    Type
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage,
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    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
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    Max.
    Each
    For Cork, Fabric, Plastic, Rubber
     
    Steel Blade
    Intermittent2"1/2"0.024"StraightYes19"Steel8"2"Curved5"12015011Straight Blade301,0002858A440000000
     
    Blades

    Bench-Top Hot Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Knives. Bench-Top Hot Knives.
    The blade is corrosion-resistant stainless steel.
    Blade
    Handle
    Electrical
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Material
    Type
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    For Cork, Fabric, Plastic, Rubber
     
    Stainless Steel Blade
    5"1"0.75"StraightYesAluminum
    Straight1201906Straight Blade31,00011 1/2"6"15 1/4"7653A10000000
     

    Light Duty Hot Knife Set

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Knives. Light Duty Hot Knife Set.
    Cut and sculpt foam to make signs, displays, and prototypes. These sets include a sculpting tool for carving out foam, a freehand router with bendable wire to make complex shapes, and a precision engraver for making intricate designs. You can also adjust the temperature for the specific type of foam you’re cutting.
    Blade
    Handle
    Electrical
    Includes
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Foam
     
    Stainless Steel Blade
    Hot Knife, Precision Engraver, Freehand Router with Five Hot Wires, Sculpting Tool with Six Hot Wires, Temperature Control Unit, Plastic Carrying Case3"0.04"0.04"StraightNo7 1/2"Plastic4 1/2"1 1/2"3"120366Straight Blade2120 to 8005724N110000000
     
    Replacement Blades

    Light Duty Hot Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Knives. Light Duty Hot Knives.
    Without the optional temperature-control unit, this knife heats up to 1000° F. The temperature-control unit allows you to adjust the temperature from 150° to 1000° F.
    Blade
    Handle
    Electrical
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Cork, Fabric, Plastic, Rubber
     
    Copper Blade
    5/8"3/8"0.063"StraightYes10"Wood4 3/4"1 1/4"Straight5/8"120605Straight Blade21,0002453A61000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Hot Knives

    No-Fray Rope and Cord Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Rope Cutters. No-Fray Rope and Cord Cutters.
    A heated blade cuts material and fuses the ends to prevent fraying. It cuts through 1" rope in 10 seconds.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Blades
    Electrical
    Mounting
    Holes
    Blade
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    Blade
    Material
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Certification
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    Ht.
    Max. Temp. @ Time
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
     
    For Nylon, Polyester, Polypropylene
    2 5/16"Steel1206 1/2Straight Blade3C-ETL Listed, ETL Listed
    6 1/4"4"5 3/4"1,200° F @ 30 sec.43/16"No2834A2700000002834A42000000
     

    Cable Saws for PVC Pipe

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Cable Saws. Cable Saws for PVC Pipe.
    Melt through irrigation, plumbing, and electrical grade PVC pipe with heat friction. The cutting cable is flexible stainless steel without teeth. Use this saw in hard-to-reach areas.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Cable
    For Max.
    Pipe Dia.
    Material
    Flexibility
    Each
    Rubber Handle
    32"24"8"Stainless Steel
    Flexible39705A3100000
     

    Friction-Cutting Band Saw Blades for Thin Metal and Rubber

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Band Saw Blades. Friction-Cutting Band Saw Blades for Thin Metal and Rubber.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Friction-Cutting Band Saw Blades for Thin Metal and Rubber.
    Used in extremely fast saws, these blades move at speeds up to 15,000 sfpm. to generate enough heat to melt and cut through hard sheet metal and rubber. Their unique tooth shape increases heat by scooping in more air to burn up the material. By melting the material, this blade can cut through hard sheet metal and rubber, while other band saw blades vibrate and warp the material being cut. Made from carbon steel with added silicon, they withstand high temperatures and resist wear.
    These blades are thin and flexible for making both complex curved cuts and long, straight cuts. Choose more teeth per inch for a smooth cut; choose fewer teeth per inch for fast, rough cutting. All have a welded seam and are ready to install on vertical band saws.
    For
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    Teeth per
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    For Use On
    Tooth Style
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    Tooth
    Flexibility
    Each
    1" Wide × 0.035" Thick
    234"83/8"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N13000000
    234"105/16"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N1200000
    241"83/8"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N1100000
    241"105/16"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N1400000
    244"105/16"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N1900000
    246"105/16"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N2100000
    257"105/16"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N1600000
    263"105/16"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N1800000
    325"83/8"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N1700000
    327"105/16"5/8"Steel, RubberConstant SetCarbon SteelCarbon SteelFlexible5954N1500000
     
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