KNIPEX Electricians Pliers
- The ideal pliers for cable work
- For gripping and bending wire
- For cutting soft, medium and hard wire
- Precision cutting edges additionally induction hardened, cutting edge hardness approx.60 HRC
- With precision stripping holes
- For crimping end sleeves (ferrules)
- Vanadium electric steel- forged, oil-hardened
ATTRIBUTES
| Handle | Multi-component grips |
|---|---|
| Hard | 1.6mm |
| Head | Chrome Plated |
| Length | 160mm |
| Med Hard | 2.5mm |
| Net weight | 139g |
| Pliers | Chrome Plated |
| Stripping Capacity | 0.5 – 0.75 / 1.5 / 2.5 mm² |
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SKU: 13 05 160
Categories: Electricians' Pliers, Hand Tools, Other Hand Tools
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