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X-Cut compact diagonal cutter insulated to IEC 60900 with tether attachment point, 160 mm - Knipex 73 06 160 T
VDE tested compact diagonal cutter with insulated multi-component grips to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900. The integrated insulated attachment point takes a tool tether, which secures work at height. Cuts hard wire up to Ø 2.7 mm and multi-stranded copper cable up to Ø 12.0 mm, 185 g at 160 mm.
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Description
On live installations it is not only cutting performance that counts but also tested insulation. The X-Cut compact diagonal cutter 73 06 160 T is insulated to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, VDE tested, and carries an integrated insulated attachment point for a tool tether.
Benefits
- Insulated multi-component grips to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, VDE tested for work on live parts.
- Integrated insulated attachment point for a tool tether, so the tool can be secured when working at height.
- High cutting performance with minimum effort, 40 % less force than standard diagonal cutters of the same length.
- Box-joint design and doubly supported joint axle give high stability at a weight of only 185 g.
- Large opening width for thicker cables, multi-stranded copper cable up to Ø 12.0 mm, precise cut even on fine copper strands.
Areas of use
Electrical installation and switchgear construction, maintenance on live systems, and work at height with a secured tool.
Standards and conformity
According to the manufacturer the pliers comply with DIN ISO 5749 and with DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 for insulated hand tools up to 1000 V. They contain no SVHC under REACH. The RoHS directive does not apply.
Technical data
| EAN | 4003773081487 |
|---|---|
| Pliers | chrome-plated |
| Head | chrome-plated |
| Handles | insulated with multi-component grips, VDE tested, with integrated insulated attachment point for a tool tether |
| Weight | 185 g |
| Dimensions | 160 x 56 x 27 mm |
| Standard | DIN ISO 5749, DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900 |
| Cutting capacity soft wire (diameter) | Ø max. 4.8 mm |
| Cutting capacity medium hard wire (diameter) | Ø 3.8 mm |
| Cutting capacity hard wire (diameter) | Ø 2.7 mm |
| Cutting capacity piano wire (diameter) | Ø 2.2 mm |
| Cutting capacity Cu cable, multi-stranded | Ø 12.0 mm |
| Tool tethering | yes |
| VDE tested | yes |
| REACH conformity | contains no SVHC |
| RoHS conformity | not applicable |
| Weight | 0.185000 |
| Manufacturer | Knipex |
| Manufacturer Nr. | 73 06 160 T |
| GPSR manufacturer information | KNIPEX-Werk Oberkamper Strasse 13 DE-42349 Wuppertal-Cronenberg www.knipex.de |
| Condition of article | New |
| Article authenticity | Original product |
| Height | 27 mm |
| Width | 56 mm |
| Norm | DIN EN IEC 60900, DIN ISO 5749 |
| Certification | IEC 60900 |
| Overall length [mm] | 160.000000 |
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