Cable shears for two-hand operation, copper and aluminium cables up to Ø 27 mm, 500 mm - Knipex 95 12 500

On cables up to Ø 27 mm the leverage decides whether the cut succeeds or the cable is crushed. The 95 12 500 cable shears work with a favourable lever ratio and a special blade geometry and weigh only 1090 g at a length of 500 mm.

Benefits

• Low weight with high leverage, 1090 g over a tool length of 500 mm.
• Low hand force required thanks to the favourable lever ratio and the special blade geometry.
• For cutting copper and aluminium cables, solid and stranded, up to Ø 27 mm or AWG 6/0.
• Precision-ground hardened blades, the cut stays clean and smooth without crushing.
• Pinch guard prevents the operator's hands from being pinched.
• Adjustable bolted joint, the blade clearance can be corrected over the service life.

Areas of use

Cable installation, power distribution, switchgear construction and service work on heavy supply lines. According to the manufacturer the shears are not suitable for steel wire and wire ropes. This version is not insulated, a VDE version must be used for live working.

Standards and conformity

The manufacturer does not state a tool standard for this product. According to the manufacturer the shears contain substances of very high concern under REACH. The RoHS directive does not apply.