StepCut cable shears VDE, copper and aluminium cable up to 15 mm dia., 40% easier cut, 160 mm - Knipex 95 16 160

When cutting cable to length what counts is how much hand force a cut costs and whether the conductor is crushed. The StepCut severs fine stranded copper and aluminium multi-core cables up to 15 mm dia. and needs up to 40% less effort than a standard cable shear of the same length.

Benefits

• Step cut, the gradations cut the cores one after the other and reduce the effort by up to 40% compared with standard cable shears of the same length.
• Cuts fine stranded copper and aluminium multi-core cables up to 15 mm dia., equal to 50 mm², and solid copper and aluminium cables up to 5 x 4 mm².
• Cuts without crushing, so the conductor cross section stays intact for further processing.
• Cutting edges additionally induction hardened to approx. 56 HRC, with a bolted joint for precise and effortless movement.
• Ergonomic handle design and pinch guard for safe working even on larger cable diameters.
• Insulated multi-component sleeves, VDE tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, at a size of only 160 mm.

Areas of use

Electrical installation, control cabinet and plant construction, service and maintenance. According to the manufacturer the shears are not suitable for steel wire and hard drawn copper conductors.

Standards and conformity

The cable shears comply with DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 for insulated hand tools used for live working. According to the manufacturer they contain no substances of very high concern under REACH. The RoHS directive does not apply.