Cutting pliers

Cutting pliers: what you need to know

Cutting pliers are used for cutting small parts made of metal and plastic such as electric wires.

What are the types of cutting pliers?

By the position of the blades:

• End cutting pliers. Their working elements are positioned at a right angle to the handles. They are designed for cutting off small pieces of wires. Mainly used in electronics.
• Diagonal cutting pliers. Their blades are on the same axis as the handles. It is convenient to use these tools for cutting wires and cables into pieces, as their design allows to cut off pieces of any length.

By intended purpose:

• Light duty. They are characterised by light weight and small dimensions. They can be used for working with parts that are several millimetres thick.
• Heavy duty. They are fitted with long handles and double leverage system. They allow to cut parts up to 12 mm thick.
• For electrical and electronic equipment. They have insulated, ergonomic handles enabling a secure grip.
• For stripping wires. They feature special slots on the blades.

Tips on using cutting pliers

Before you start, it is necessary to make sure that the tool is intended for cutting the items of a certain width. This information should be stated on the package. Exceeding the maximum allowable load leads to premature failure of the tool.

You should only use cutting pliers for the intended purpose. If their handles aren’t insulated, they are not suitable for cutting live wires. It is also very important to observe safety regulations and be careful not to put your fingers between the blades.

When using end or diagonal cutting pliers it is important to make sure that blades close completely.

It is necessary to keep the equipment in a clean dry room. To protect the moving parts from corrosion and sticking together, it is necessary to lubricate them occasionally with motor oil.

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