Diagonal cutter for optical fibres, flush-ground cutting faces, opening spring, 160 mm - Knipex 72 51 160

When terminating fibre optic runs the fibre has to be cut cleanly and flush. The 72 51 160 diagonal cutter was developed for exactly that job and works with flush-ground cutting faces and induction-hardened edges of about 63 HRC.

Benefits

• Specially developed for cutting optical fibres and fibre optic cables, with a geometry matched to that material.
• Flush-ground cutting faces allow a cut level with the workpiece.
• Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, hardness approx. 63 HRC, which keeps the fine edge sharp for a long time.
• The opening spring returns the tool to its starting position after each stroke, which makes repetitive work easier.
• Plastic-coated handles and a polished head, total weight 166 g for fatigue-free work over longer periods.

Areas of use

Assembly and termination of optical fibres in telecommunications and network technology, splicing work, and service on fibre optic cabling. The tool replaces cutting with a general purpose diagonal cutter whose edge geometry is not designed for glass fibre.

Standards and conformity

The manufacturer does not state a tool standard for this product. According to the manufacturer the tool contains no substances of very high concern under REACH. The RoHS directive does not apply.