5" Diagonal Cutting Pliers – Electronic Wire Cutter, 7 mm Narrow Nose

This 5-inch diagonal cutting pliers cuts component leads flush with the board, leaving no stub. Its 7 mm narrow nose fits between tightly packed components where standard pliers force their way in and lift neighboring pads.

Features

• Overall length 130 mm (5.1 inches)
• 7 mm narrow nose, 10 mm jaws
• High-hardness carbon steel
• Cutting edge treated with high-frequency induction, polished and ground surface
• Cutting capacity: up to 18 AWG (1 mm) copper wire
• Return spring — the pliers open automatically between cuts
• Non-slip rubber handles
• Flush cut, thin blade profile

Highlights

• The spring makes all the difference on a series: cutting fifty component leads in a row without having to reopen the pliers by hand means less fatigue
• The narrow nose reaches leads trapped between two capacitors without touching the neighbors
• Clean, flush cut: no need to file, no short circuits from a protruding lead
• Lightweight and slim, it can be used for long periods without hand cramping

Applications

Cutting component leads on printed circuit boards, flexible copper wire, soft iron wire, heating wire, 3D printer nozzles, model making and scale models, jewelry making, fishing line assembly, precision DIY.

Contents

• 1 5-inch diagonal cutting pliers

Note

These pliers are designed for copper wire and soft metals. Do not use them on hardened steel wire, piano wire, or screws: the cutting edge will chip. Wearing safety glasses is recommended, as wire clippings can fly off quickly.