The VDE-tested Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers from KNIPEX are designed for installation, assembly and cutting tasks – and feature long, slender tips to provide control and safety when working in tight spaces.
KNIPEX says that these pliers are known as ‘stork beak’ due to the fact they are forged and oil-hardened, and have very long, narrow, half round jaws with a 40-degree angle at the tip to get into awkward spaces. The elastic precision tips are distortion-resistant and won’t buckle even under strong twisting forces, the maker says, making them ideal for gripping, inserting and cutting in confined spaces such as control cabinets, machines and junction boxes.
The induction hardened cutting edges are shaped for a pierced cut, making them highly efficient for both soft and hard wires. The cutting-edge position near the joint improves force transmission, enabling users to get an impressive cutting performance with minimal effort across different wire types (medium-hard wire up to Ø3.2 mm, hard wire up to Ø2.2 mm).
The KNIPEX Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers are finished in chrome for corrosion resistance and have insulated, multi-component grips for comfortable handling. They are VDE tested so comply with safety standards for electrical work. The pliers are also available as part of KNIPEX’s Tethered Tools range, which means they are also ideal when working at height.
Whether adjusting connections in conductor terminals, stripping wires in junction boxes or handling complex control cabinet installations, KNIPEX states that the extra long tips on these pliers will deliver precision, power and reliability.
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