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Air-Powered Wire Cutters
Good for high-volume cutting and trimming.
Handles have a safety lever that prevents accidental operation; push the thumb latch forward to activate.
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. Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch, creating clean connections for easy soldering. Flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed and semiflush.
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| Style | Component | Cutting Force | Lg. | OD | Wt., oz. | Pipe Size  | Gender | Recommended Operating Air Pressure, psi | Includes | Material | Each | |
| A | Standard Handle | 850 lbs. @ 80 psi | 5 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 13 | 1/8 | Female | 60-100 | 5 ft. Lg. 1/8 NPT Male × 1/4 NPT Male Air Hose | Aluminum | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| B | High-Force Handle | 1,120 lbs. @ 80 psi | 4" | 1 3/4" | 16 | 1/8 | Female | 60-100 | 5 ft. Lg. 1/8 NPT Male × 1/4 NPT Male Air Hose | Aluminum | 00000000 | 000000 |
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| Style | Required Handle | Lg. | Cut Profile | Cutting Edge Location | Jaw Lg. | Max. Dia. | Max. Gauge | Type | Material | Finish | Each | |
| C | Standard | 2 1/2" | Semiflush | Side | 1/2" | 0.091" | 11 | Soft Wire | Steel | Black Oxide | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| D | Standard | 2 1/2" | Pointed | Tip | 3/8" | 0.051" | 16 | Soft Wire | Steel | Black Oxide | 00000000 | 000000 |
| D | Standard | 2 1/2" | Semiflush | Tip | 7/16" | 0.114" | 9 | Soft Wire | Steel | Black Oxide | 00000000 | 000000 |
| E | Standard | 2 3/4" | Flush | Side | 3/4" | 0.114" | 9 | Soft Wire, Nickel Ribbon Wire | Steel | Black Oxide | 00000000 | 000000 |
| F | High Force | 5 1/4" | Semiflush | Side | 3/4" | 0.025" | 22 | Soft Wire | Steel | Black Oxide | 00000000 | 000000 |
| F | High Force | 5 1/4" | Semiflush | Side | 1 1/16" | 0.072" | 13 | Soft Wire | Steel | Black Oxide | 00000000 | 000000 |
Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves
Also known as slotting shears, these cutters have a double blade that creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.
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| Steel | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Cut Wd. | Min. Cut Radius | Overall Lg. | Blade Material | No-Load Strokes per Minute | Starting Hole Dia. | Air Consumption, cfm | Air Pressure, psi | Includes | Each | ||
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | ||||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||||
| A | 3/64" | 1/32" | 3/64" | 7/32" | 6" | 10" | Steel | 2,500 | 1/2" | 4 | 90 | Wrench, Lubricant | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| B | 1/16" | 3/64" | 3/32" | 7/32" | 7" | 10 1/2" | Steel | 2,200 | 1/2" | 4 | 90 | Wrench, Lubricant | 0000000 | 000000 |
Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves
Also known as scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut metal up to 1/64" thick with minimal material loss and edge distortion.
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| Steel | Aluminum | Min. Cut Radius | Overall Lg. | Blade Material | No-Load Strokes per Minute | Air Consumption, cfm | Air Pressure, psi | For Air Hose ID | Air Hose Included | Thread Type | Pipe Size | Gender | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | ||||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||||
| 1/64" | 1/64" | 7" | 11" | Steel | 2,200 | 4 | 90 | 1/4"-1/2" | No | NPT | 1/4 | Female | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Air-Powered Pliable Sheet Cutters
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves
Leave clean cut edges in a variety of pliable materials. Also known as scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut. Blades do not close completely.
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| Wire Cloth | Plastic | Overall Lg. | Blade Material | No-Load Strokes per Minute | Air Consumption, cfm | Air Pressure, psi | For Air Hose ID | Air Hose Included | Thread Type | Pipe Size | Gender | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | |||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Foam, Nickel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel | |||||||||||||
| 3/64" | 1/8" | 12" | Steel | 2,500 | 4 | 90 | 1/4"-1/2" | No | NPT | 1/4 | Female | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Air-Powered Fabric Cutters
The included semi-square blade is for no-fray cuts. This cutter is not for cutting carpet, corrugated material, rubber, plastic, or metal.
Round blade trims and edges, but may cause fraying.
| For Max. Thick. | Overall Lg. | Blade Material | Blade Size | Blade Shape | Horsepower, hp | Air Consumption, cfm | Air Pressure, psi | For Air Hose ID | Air Hose Included | Thread Type | Pipe Size | Gender | Includes | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves, Right Curves | |||||||||||||||
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| 3/8" | 9" | Steel | 2 1/32" | Semi Square | 1/3 | 4 | 90 | 1/4" | No | NPT | 1/4 | Male | Built-In Blade Sharpener | 0000000 | 000000000 |
Air-Powered Plastic Cutters
Good for high-volume cutting and trimming. Jaws can be mounted in a handle for left- or right-hand use.
Handles (sold separately) have a safety lever that prevents accidental operation. Push the thumb latch forward to activate.
Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters
Slice through bolts and chain with low effort. A spring opens the jaws for quick cuts. Not for use on wire rope.
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| Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Rebar | Hard Chain | Lg. | Ht. | Jaw Material | Grip Material | Air Pressure | For Air Hose ID | Air Hose Included | Thread Type | Pipe Size | Gender | Each | Each | ||
| 3/8" | 3/8" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 15" | 7 1/4" | Steel | Rubber | 80-120psi | 3/8" | No | NPT | 3/8 | Female | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 17 1/2" | 10" | Steel | Rubber | 90-130psi | 3/8" | No | NPT | 3/8 | Female | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |