Knipex StepCut Cable Shears 160mm
Effortless cutting with Knipex StepCut Shears—40% less force needed. Cables up to 15mm. Ergonomic & durable.
The Knipex 95 12 160 SB StepCut Cable Shears are small, lightweight, and robust, providing comfortable cutting without crushing. The innovative StepCut feature reduces cutting effort by up to 40% compared to standard cable shears of the same length, making them ideal for professional and DIY use.
Key Features
- Effortless Cutting: Graduated steps cut wires sequentially, requiring significantly less force.
- Ergonomic Handle Design: Ensures a comfortable grip and optimal cutting feel, even with larger cables.
- Versatile Cutting Capacity: Can shear multi-core stranded copper and aluminium cables up to Ø 15mm (50mm²) and solid copper/aluminium cables up to 5 x 4mm².
- Crush-Free Cutting: Prevents cable deformation for clean cuts.
- Bolted Joint: Provides precision, durability, and smooth operation.
- Pinch Guard: Enhances safety during use.
- Hardened Cutting Edges: Induction-hardened to ~56 HRC for long-lasting sharpness.
- High-Quality Material: Forged from special tool steel and oil-hardened for maximum strength.
Ideal Applications
- Electrical installations and repairs.
- Cutting multi-core and solid copper/aluminium cables.
- Tasks requiring precision and minimal effort.
Note: Not suitable for steel wire or hard-drawn copper conductors.
- Electrical wiring installations
- Cutting multi-core copper/aluminium cables
- Precision cable trimming
- DIY and professional electrical work
- Model: 95 12 160 SB
- Material: High-grade special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened
- Handle: Multi-component grips for comfort
- Weight: 230g
- Dimensions: 160mm x 85mm x 26mm
- Cutting Edges: Induction-hardened (~56 HRC)
- Cutting Capacity (Stranded): Up to Ø 15mm (50mm²)
- Cutting Capacity (Solid): Up to 5 x 4mm²
- AWG Compatibility: 1/0
- REACH/RoHS Compliant: No
Always follow local regulations and product guidance.
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