Knipex Step Cut Cable Shears VDE 1000V 160mm

The Knipex StepCut makes cable cutting easy: innovative step cutting separates wires one by one to save energy

The Knipex 9516160SB (carded) StepCut Cable Shears are insulated and VDE tested to 1000V. Measuring only 160mm in length, they require much less effort to operate, 40% less than other cutters of a similar length. Small strong and lightweight they are able to cut solid copper and aluminium cables up to 5 x 4 mm². Manufactured from high-grade special tool steel which has been forged and oil-hardened. The cutting edges
are additionally induction-hardened for a precise cut time and time again.

Features:

• Small, light, strong: comfortable cutting without crushing and just 160 mm in size
• Noticeably less effort: the gradations cut wires one after the other; cutting is up to 40% easier than with standard cable shears of the same length!
• Ergonomic handle design: optimal cutting feel even for larger cable diameters
• Cuts multi-core stranded copper and aluminium cables up to Ø 15 mm (50 mm²)
• Cuts solid copper and aluminium cables up to 5 x 4 mm²
• Bolted joint: precise, effortless, durable
• Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened
• Pinch guard fitted for safe work
• Not suitable for steel wire and hard drawn copper conductors
• High-grade special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened

Specifcation:

• Part number: 9516160SB
• Shears: chrome plated
• Handles: insulated with multi-component grips, VDE-tested
• Dimensions: 160 x 60 x 28 mm
• Standard: DIN EN 60900 IEC 60900
• Cutting capacity copper cable, multiple-stranded: 50 mm²
• Cutting capacity copper cable, multiple-stranded: 15 mm
• AWG: 1 / 0
• VDE tested: yes  
• Weight: 0.225kg