Product Description
- The Knipex 95 16 VDE Insulated StepCut Cable Shears are professional-grade cable cutting tools designed for electricians working with copper and aluminium conductors.
- At just 160mm in length, these compact shears deliver powerful cutting performance whilst remaining highly portable and easy to handle on site.
- The innovative StepCut design
- gradated cutting edges that slice through wires one after the other, reducing the effort required by up to 40% compared to standard cable shears of the same length.
- This stepped cutting action ensures clean cuts without crushing or deforming the cable, making them ideal for electrical installation work, maintenance tasks, and panel wiring where cable integrity is critical.
- VDE tested for safe use on live equipment, these shears handle multi-core stranded copper and aluminium cables up to 15mm diameter (50mm²) and solid conductors up to 5 x 4mm².
- The ergonomic handle design provides excellent cutting feel even with larger cable diameters, whilst the bolted joint ensures precise, effortless operation that remains durable over extended use.
- Additional safety
- include a fitted pinch guard for hand protection during operation.
- The cutting edges are induction-hardened to approximately 56 HRC for long-lasting sharpness and reliability.
- Please note these shears are not suitable for cutting steel wire or hard drawn copper conductors.
- StepCut design reduces cutting effort by up to 40% for less user fatigue
- VDE tested insulation for safe work on live electrical installations
- Cuts without crushing cables, preserving conductor integrity
- Compact 160mm size ideal for working in confined spaces
- Induction-hardened cutting edges for extended tool life
- Ergonomic handles provide optimal cutting feel across all cable sizes
- Fitted pinch guard enhances user safety during operation
- Length: 160mm Cutting capacity copper cable, multiple-stranded: 50mm² Cutting capacity copper cable, multiple-stranded: Ø 15mm Cutting capacity solid copper and aluminium cables: 5 x 4mm² AWG: 1 / 0 Cutting edge hardness: approx. 56 HRC VDE tested: yes
Specifications
| Brand Id | 27937 |
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| Delivery Cost | £5.95 |
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