Lineman's pliers, American style, high transmission ratio, hard wire up to Ø 3.0 mm, 240 mm - Knipex 09 12 240

Anyone cutting wire and pulling connections all day notices every bit of hand force saved. The 09 12 240 lineman's pliers in American style need roughly 50 % less effort than conventional combination pliers thanks to the optimised transmission ratio, and they cut hard wire up to Ø 3.0 mm.

Benefits

• High transmission ratio for easy cutting, about 50 % less effort than conventional combination pliers.
• Cutting edges for soft and hard wire, additionally induction-hardened to a hardness of approx. 62 HRC.
• Particularly effective cross-hatched gripping zone in the jaws for strong gripping and pulling, plus an additional gripping zone below the joint for powerful leverage and pressing.
• Solid 455 g construction for the heaviest strain, universally applicable.
• Fish tape puller in the joint gap and a universal mandrel crimping point below the joint extend the range of use without a second tool.
• Comfort handles made of three ergonomic components with two KNIPEXtend interfaces for extensions.

Areas of use

Electrical installation and line construction, assembly and maintenance in industry, and work carried out to American tool practice. The extra gripping zone and the crimping point keep the pliers useful where no second tool is at hand.

Standards and conformity

The pliers comply with DIN ISO 5746 and ASME B107.20. According to the manufacturer they contain no substances of very high concern under REACH. The RoHS directive does not apply.