Lineman's pliers, American model, 50 % less cutting effort, 240 mm - Knipex 09 01 240

Anyone cutting wire and bending conductors all day feels every bit of hand force saved. The lineman's pliers 09 01 240 in the American style has such a high transmission ratio that it requires about 50 % less effort than conventional combination pliers, and it still cuts hard wire up to Ø 3.0 mm.

Benefits

• Optimised transmission ratio saves around 50 % of the effort compared with conventional combination pliers, which relieves hand and wrist over a full shift.
• Solid construction for the heaviest strain, universally applicable in construction, assembly and maintenance.
• Particularly effective cross-hatched gripping zone in the jaws for firm gripping and pulling.
• Additional gripping zone below the joint for powerful leverage and pressing.
• Cutting edges for soft and hard wire, additionally induction-hardened to about 62 HRC, medium-hard wire up to Ø 4.6 mm.
• Ergonomically optimised handle shape with slip-resistant plastic for firm hand contact and fatigue-reducing work.

Areas of use

Electrical installation and utility line work, steel and plant construction, assembly and maintenance. Wherever wire is cut, sheet metal is bent and heavy parts have to be held, and wherever the American pliers pattern is required.

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.