Knipex
Knipex 95 17 500 Insulated Cable Shear 20 In
Insulated cable shear delivers clean, smooth cuts on copper and aluminium up to 1 1/16 in without crushing, using a forged, oil-hardened, self-locking design for one-hand operation
- TypeOther
- Weight3.3
- Clean shear cut prevents cable deformation
- Adjustable bolted joint keeps blades aligned
- One-hand operation speeds up repetitive cuts
- Forged oil-hardened steel resists wear
- Pinch guard protects fingers during use
Knipex 95 17 500 Insulated Cable Shear
The Knipex 95 17 500 is an insulated cable shear designed for electrical professionals cutting copper and aluminum cables up to 1 1/16 inch diameter. It handles maximum wire thickness of 6 AWG for clean electrical and data cable preparation.
Before ordering verify cable compatibility
Confirm the cables you intend to cut fall within the 1 1/16 inch maximum diameter for both copper and aluminum types. Ensure the 6 AWG maximum wire thickness rating matches your application requirements for electrical and data cables.
Thermals noise and power draw
As a manual hand tool this shear produces no operational noise or heat and requires zero electrical power. The forged oil-hardened special tool steel construction with adjustable bolted joint delivers smooth cutting action through one-hand operation.
Highlights
- Clean shear cut prevents cable deformation
- Adjustable bolted joint keeps blades aligned
- One-hand operation speeds up repetitive cuts
- Forged oil-hardened steel resists wear
- Pinch guard protects fingers during use
Specifications
| Brand | KNIPEX |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Weight | 3.3 |
Questions about this item
Does the Knipex 95 17 500 cable shear come with any accessories or spare blades?
The tool is supplied as a single insulated cable shear. No extra blades, cases or accessories are included in the package.
Is the 20 in model the only length available for this shear?
The listed product is the 20 in version. No other lengths are mentioned in the specifications.
What size electrical cable can the 95 17 500 actually cut in a real installation?
It cleanly cuts copper or aluminium electrical cable up to 1 1/16 in diameter and handles wire up to 6 AWG with one-hand operation.
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