Comfort-Grip Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire
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Plastic-cushioned grips make these cutters easy to hold during repeated cuts. They have hardened, precisely aligned cutting edges with a rust-resistant coating for clean, even cuts. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface.
For Max. Wire Dia. | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
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0.091" | 6 1/2" | 1" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 000000 | 000000 |
0.091" | 7 1/4" | 1 1/16" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 000000 | 00000 |
0.091" | 8 1/4" | 1 1/16" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 000000 | 00000 |
0.091" | 10" | 7/8" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 000000 | 00000 |
0.125" | 11" | 1 1/4" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 |
Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire
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Cut hard steel wire, nails, and small rivets close to the surface with the wide, flat jaws on these cutters. They're also known as nippers.
High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire
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A double hinge provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.
For Max. Wire Dia. | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Opening Style | Each | |
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0.078" | 6 1/2" | 1" | Steel | Spring Assisted | 0000000 | 000000 |
Long-Life High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire
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The carbide-tipped steel jaws stay sharp longer than standard steel jaws. You can sharpen them as they wear. These cutters have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.
Electrical-Insulating Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire
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Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These cutters are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface. Use with hard steel, aluminum, and copper wire.
For Max. Wire Dia. | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
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0.094" | 10" | 1" | Steel | Plastic | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wire End Cutters
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Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that cut steel wire and bolts close to the surface. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.
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Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
1/8" | 1/16" | 8" | 0.59" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Spring Assisted | 0000000 | 000000 |
Precision Wire End Cutters
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Make accurate, flush cuts through small wire with these tweezer-style cutters. The smallest of our wire end cutters, they cut close to the surface with such high precision that they’re often used by jewelers to make watch repairs.
Steel cutters are harder than stainless steel ones, so the tips stay sharp longer. However, steel is more likely to corrode in wet environments than stainless steel.
Stainless steel cutters are corrosion resistant for use in damp or humid environments. Cutters with a tungsten carbide tip stay sharp longer than any other precision wire end cutters. However, the tip is brittle and can chip from accidental impact.
Diamond-coated steel cutters snip through the hardest metals and stay sharp longer than uncoated steel or stainless steel cutters. They’re also more corrosion resistant than either and are chemically inert.
Cutters with 3/16 in. tips won’t block your view of your wire, helping you make an accurate cut. They’re often used under microscopes or in other small spaces.
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For Max. Wire Dia. | Overall Lg. | Material | Lg. | Angle | Handle Material | Opening Style | Each | |
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0.004" | 4" | Stainless Steel | 3/16" | 80° | Stainless Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.01" | 4 1/2" | Steel | 3/8" | 70° | Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | 4 1/2" | Stainless Steel | 3/8" | 70° | Stainless Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 |
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0.004" | 4 1/2" | Tungsten Carbide | 3/8" | 110° | Stainless Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 |
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0.004" | 4 1/2" | Diamond-Coated Steel | 3/8" | 120° | Diamond-Coated Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire End Cutters
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Made of stainless steel, these cutters won’t rust even when stored in damp environments. The grips drain static away from the blades to prevent damage to sensitive equipment from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that make flush cuts, so you don’t nick anything beneath your wire. The spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
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Dia. | Gauge | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Electrical Properties | Surface Resistivity | Each | |
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0.049" | 17 | 4 1/2" | 15/32" | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Rubber | Spring Assisted | Antistatic | 1010 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
Static-Control Wire End Cutters
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Snip wire close against circuit boards and other electronic components without building up electrostatic discharge (ESD). These cutters have grips that drain static away from the blades to prevent damage to sensitive equipment. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that make flush cuts, so you don’t nick anything beneath your wire. The box-joint design helps them maintain their jaw alignment, even after frequent use. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting. Since the grips are plastic, they're comfortable when you're making repeat cuts and won't slip from your hands.
For Max. Wire Dia. | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Electrical Properties | Each | |
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0.046" | 4 1/2" | 7/16" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Antistatic | 0000000 | 000000 |
Precision Static-Control Wire End Cutters
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Shaped like tweezers, these cutters make accurate, flush cuts in small wire without damaging the surface underneath. The grips drain static away from the tips, protecting sensitive components from electrostatic discharge (ESD). These end cutters are often used to trim excess wire leads after soldering electronic components onto circuit boards.
Cutters with tungsten carbide tips cut through the hardest metal and stay sharp longer than cutters with steel tips. These cutters have stainless steel handles to resist rusting in damp or humid environments.
Cutters with 9/32” lg. tips are short and rounded at the end to give you the best view of your wire. They’re often used under microscopes or in other small spaces.
Cutters with rubber grips are cushioned for a comfortable hold.
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0.011" | 4 1/2" | Steel | 9/32" | 125° | Steel | Plastic | Manual | Static Dissipative | 106 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.011" | 4 3/4" | Steel | 13/32" | 135° | Steel | Rubber | Manual | Static Dissipative | 108 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Aluminum, Copper | |||||||||||
0.015" | 4 1/2" | Tungsten Carbide | 13/32" | 135° | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Manual | Static Dissipative | 106 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wire Cutters
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Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers. Tapered-head cutters fit more easily in tight spaces than oval-head cutters, but they’re less durable.
Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. Semiflush cutters are the most widely used for electronics assembly and produce a slightly pointed, pinched end. They are generally more accurate than pointed-cut tools.
Tip-cutting tools allow precise cutting from above.
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8" | Semiflush | Tip | 1 9/16" | Manual | 0.064" | 14 | Soft Wire | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Economy Wire Cutters
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Choose these wire cutters for your occasional use. Compared to standard wire cutters, they're not as durable. However, they have a slimmer head, so they fit where space is limited. This makes them great for depaneling panel circuit boards and cutting small gauge wire. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
Cutters with a tapered head fit more easily in tight spaces than cutters with an oval head. However, they are less durable.
Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut, creating clean connections for easy soldering. However, flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed ones.
Tip-cutting tools allow precise cutting from above.
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5 5/8" | Flush | Tip | 1/8" | Manual | 0.040" | 18 | Soft Wire | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Air-Powered Wire Cutters
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Good for high-volume cutting and trimming.
Jaws can be mounted in the handle for left- or right-hand use.
Style D jaws allow precise cutting from above. Pointed-cut jaws cut and crimp in one action.
Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications. Semiflush cutters are the most widely used for electronics assembly and produce a slightly pointed, pinched end. They are generally more accurate than pointed-cut tools.
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Ceramic Tile Cutting Pliers
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Also know as nippers, these pliers have carbide-tipped jaws to break off small pieces of tile for straight cuts. They have a spring handle for repetitive cutting.
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0.5" | Carbide | 8" | Steel | Plastic | 5/8" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Glass Cutting Pliers
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Also known as nippers, these pliers include plastic jaw inserts for breaking large pieces of glass along a scored line and hardened steel inserts for shaping and breaking off small pieces.
Static-Control Pliers Sets
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The plastic grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. These sets contain an assortment of pliers with spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
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6 | 4 1/2" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers 5 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers 4 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers with Wire Cutter 4 3/4" Lg. Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers 4 1/4" Lg. Wire Cutter 4 1/2" Lg. Wire End Cutter | Spring Assisted | Steel | 5.4 × 109 ohms/sq. | Plastic Zippered Pouch | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Pliers Sets
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Sets contain an assortment of pliers styles with plastic grips for comfort.
Pliers with spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
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8 | 6 1/2" Lg. Adjustable Pliers with Flat Jaws 10" Lg. Adjustable Pliers with Flat Jaws 12" Lg. Adjustable Pliers with Flat Jaws 8" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers with Wire Cutter 7 1/4" Lg. Wire Cutter 7 3/8" Lg. Wire End Cutter 9 1/2" Lg. Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers 8" Lg. Adjustable Wrench | Steel | Plastic Roll-Up Pouch | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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6 | 4 1/2" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers 5 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers 4 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers with Wire Cutter 4 3/4" Lg. Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers 4 1/4" Lg. Wire Cutter 4 1/2" Lg. Wire End Cutter | Steel | Plastic Zippered Pouch | 0000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Pliers Sets
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Choose these stainless steel pliers for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool.
Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort and spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
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6 | 4 1/2" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers 5 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers 4 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers with Wire Cutter 4 1/2" Lg. Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers 4 1/2" Lg. Wire Cutter 4 1/2" Lg. Wire End Cutter | Spring Assisted | Stainless Steel | Plastic Roll-Up Pouch | 0000000 | 0000000 |