Knipex 9″ StepCut® XL Cable Shears-1000V Insulated

September 30, 2024

StepCut® XL Features

  • High-leverage joint, long handles and optimized cutting edges for an easier cut than with compact cable shears
  •  Cuts solid copper or aluminum cables up to 2 AWG, stranded cables up to 2/0 AWG and fine stranded cables up to 4/0 AWG
  •  Dual cutting areas: step cutting edges position cables close to the joint and the front cutting edge is used for the gradual cutting (“nibbling”) of larger cables
  •  Easy one- or two-handed operation with minimal handle opening for large cable diameters
  •  Slim head for better accessibility
  •  Not suitable for steel-reinforced cables, e.g. ACSR
  •  Adjustable, high-leverage bolted joint provides precise and smooth cutting
  •  Pinch guard prevents operators’ fingers being pinched
  •  Laser-hardened cutting edges (approx. 56 HRC)
  •  1000V multi-component grips, ASTM F1505-tested
  •  High-grade special tool steel; forged; oil-hardened

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