RS PRO Straight Cable Cutter

Introducing the RS PRO high-quality straight shears. These heavy-duty straight shears are perfect for any job that requires cutting, with the straight cut blade that is suitable for most cutting applications including Copper and Aluminium cables. This hand tool is suitable for professional and DIY applications, and can perfectly cut stubborn materials like carpet, packaging straps, sheet metals and garden shrubbery, making these shears an essential tool to have within your toolbox.

• Multi-purpose shears with a sharp, straight blade for clean and precise cutting
• The high-leverage design requiring minimal cutting effort for the user, especially when the shears are in use for long periods of time
• Ergonomic DuoTech bi-material grip handles for enhanced comfort and control when cutting
• The handle also incorporates an anti-slip guard to prevent fingers from getting caught in the blades
• Ideal for general purpose cutting and high-performance cutting of the following materials:

Copper and aluminium cables up to ø 10 mm
Copper sheet metal up to 0.5mm
Aluminium sheet metal up to 1mm
Leather, rubber and PVC up to 5mm
Thick cardboard up to 10mm
Flexible electric cable up to ø 6 mm
Packaging straps
Carpet

Shears and nibblers are powerful hand tools perfect for cutting through a range of materials such as metal, wood, plastic, cardboard and more. The three most common types of shears or tin snips available are straight cut, left cut and right cut. The direction does not refer to which hand they are best suited to, but to what side the waste material will be on. For example, straight shears allow you to cut through metal in a straight line to the length of the blade, whereas left cut allows you to cut straight or curved with the waste material to the left and right snips to the right.
Common applications include:

• Automotive repair
• DIY
• HVAC repairs
• Construction
• Industrial
• DIY and professional gardening

These shears are designed for cutting in a straight and precise line, however, a slight curve may be achieved