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VDE cable knife with plastic-coated blade back, 50 mm blade, 190 mm - Knipex 98 54 SB
VDE cable knife to IEC 60900 whose blade back is coated with plastic to prevent short circuits when stripping in tight distribution boards. Straight, fixed 50 mm blade and insulating multi-component handle.
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Description
In crowded distribution boards the back of a blade easily touches a neighbouring component. On the Knipex 98 54 SB it is coated with plastic to prevent short circuits, while the 50 mm cutting edge stays fully usable.
Benefits in use
- Plastic-coated blade back to prevent short circuits
- Stable, fixed 50 mm blade with straight edge
- Ergonomic handle with slip guard and non-slip soft component
- Thumb recess and finger hook at the handle end for good force transfer when pulling
- Transparent protective cap for transport and storage
Standards and safety
VDE tested to IEC 60900, insulated for work up to 1000 V AC.
Applications
Work in distribution boards and control cabinets, electrical installation, cable laying, live working.
Compatibility and scope of delivery
1 cable knife with transparent protective cap on SB card in a blister. Replacement cap: Knipex 98 59 01.
Technical data
| Tool type | Cable knife with insulated blade back |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 50 mm |
| Blade | fixed, straight edge, blade back plastic coated |
| Tool length | 190 mm |
| Handles | insulating multi-component handle |
| VDE tested | yes |
| Standards | IEC 60900 |
| ESD safe | no |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 245 x 85 x 29 mm |
| Packed dimensions (L x W x H) | 369 x 165 x 93 mm |
| Net weight | 132 g |
| Packaging | Blister (SB card) |
| Sales unit | 1 piece |
| Weight | 0.13 kg |
| Manufacturer | Knipex |
| Manufacturer Nr. | 98 54 SB |
| HS-Code | 82119200 |
| 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 |
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