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X-Cut compact diagonal cutters VDE insulated, tethering eyelet, Cu cable up to Ø 12 mm, 160 mm - Knipex 73 06 160 T BK
High-leverage compact diagonal cutters in VDE design to IEC 60900, needing around 40 % less force than standard side cutters of the same length. Cuts fine wires, stranded Cu cable up to Ø 12 mm and hard piano wire. With an insulated eyelet for fall protection.
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Description
Only 160 mm long, yet cutting like a larger tool: the X-Cut combines a matched cutting edge angle with high leverage and saves around 40 % force compared with standard side cutters of the same length. The multi-component grips are insulated to IEC 60900 and VDE tested.
Benefits in use
- 40 % less effort: cutting edge angle and transmission ratio are matched so that little hand force is needed.
- From fine wire to piano wire: precise cuts on fine Cu wires, stranded Cu cable up to Ø 12 mm, plus hard wire.
- Wide opening: also accepts thicker cables.
- Box joint with double-bearing axle: high stability at low weight, built for hard continuous use.
- Insulated tethering eyelet: for attaching fall protection.
- Insulated to IEC 60900: VDE tested for work up to 1000 V AC.
Applications
Electrical installation, control cabinet building, assembly, maintenance and production, work on ladders and platforms with fall protection.
Standards and compliance
Insulated and VDE tested to IEC 60900 for work up to 1000 V AC.
Technical data
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Tool length | 160 mm |
| Cutting capacity Cu cable, stranded, Ø | 12 mm |
| Cutting edge | with bevel |
| Joint design | box joint |
| Handles | multi-component grips |
| Insulated | yes |
| VDE tested | yes |
| Standards | IEC 60900 |
| Tethering eyelet for fall protection | yes |
| ESD safe | no |
| Net weight | 225 g |
| Dimensions L x W x H (data sheet) | 169 x 56 x 28 mm |
| Dimensions incl. packaging L x W x H | 245 x 85 x 24 mm |
| Head finish | chrome-plated |
| Sales unit | 1 Stück |
| Packaging | blister card |
| Weight | 0.225 kg |
| Manufacturer | Knipex |
| Manufacturer Nr. | 73 06 160 T BK |
| HS-Code | 82032000 |
| GPSR manufacturer information | KNIPEX-Werk, Oberkamper Strasse 13, DE-42349 Wuppertal-Cronenberg, www.knipex.de |
| Condition of article | New |
| Article authenticity | Original product |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
Scope of delivery
1 X-Cut compact diagonal cutters 73 06 160 T BK, 160 mm, on blister card.
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