Diagonal cutter VDE insulated for soft wire, 160 mm - Knipex 70 26 160

Live working depends on tested insulation, the result depends on the cutting edge. The 70 26 160 diagonal cutter is 160 mm long, weighs 216 g and carries induction-hardened precision cutting edges at approx. 61 HRC for soft wire.

Benefits

• Narrow head style, so cutting points in confined working areas stay within reach.
• Precision cutting edges for soft wire, the cut stays clean even on fine conductors.
• Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 61 HRC, which keeps the edge sharp over many cuts.
• Clean cut on thin copper wires, also at the tips of the cutting edges.
• Handles insulated with multi-component grips, VDE tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 for live working.

Areas of use

Electrical installation, control cabinet building and service on distribution boards, including live working. The manufacturer lists this version for soft wire, hard wire belongs to the corresponding models of the series.

Standards and conformity

The pliers are made to DIN ISO 5749, the insulated handles are tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900. According to the manufacturer the tool contains no substances of very high concern under REACH, the RoHS directive does not apply.