Needle-nose combination pliers, insulated, VDE tested to IEC 60900, 185 mm - Knipex 08 26 185

In distribution boards and terminal compartments the conductors sit close together and the tool has to be insulated. The 08 26 185 needle-nose combination pliers have insulated handles with multi-component sleeves to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, reach between tightly packed components with their pointed jaws and cut hard wire up to 3.0 mm dia. as well as multi-stranded copper cable up to 25.0 mm².

Benefits

• Insulated handles with multi-component sleeves, VDE tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, for work on live parts.
• Easy cutting thanks to the high leverage joint, also in hard wire up to 3.0 mm dia.
• Slim head design with pointed jaws, highly resistant to twisting and easy to handle in confined working areas.
• Gripping surface with a convex contour on one side for secure gripping of flat parts, milled groove in the gripping area for nails, pins and bolts.
• Cutting edges additionally induction hardened to approx. 61 HRC, plus medium-hard wire up to 3.8 mm dia. and Cu cable up to 25.0 mm².
• Stable tips and long service life, the pliers keep their shape even with frequent gripping and pulling.

Areas of use

Electrical installation, control cabinet and plant construction, service and maintenance as well as testing and repair work where an insulated tool is mandatory and the plier head still has to stay slim.

Standards and conformity

The pliers comply with DIN ISO 5746 and 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, and the RoHS directive does not apply to this product.