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A detailed buying guide: how to choose cutting pliers.
Cutting pliers are used to cut wire, cable, nails, rivets and rebar, pull nails and tie rebar with wire. This section covers diagonal and end cutters, tower and rebar-tying pincers, and bolt cutters for thick rods and chains. The types are separated by a filter. General guide: how to choose pliers, cutters, strippers and crimping tools.
Diagonal cutters cut cable and wire alongside a surface, end cutters cut flush and pull nails, rebar-tying pincers twist the binding wire, and long-handled bolt cutters cut thick rods, padlocks and chains.
Check the maximum wire diameter separately for soft, medium and hard wire. For thick copper and aluminium cable, cable cutters or hydraulic cutters are more suitable: how to choose hydraulic cutters, crimpers and punching tools.
Induction-hardened cutting edges (around 60 HRC) stay sharp for a long time and cut even hard wire. About materials: hand tool materials, hardness, coatings and ergonomics.
Long handles and a high-leverage joint reduce the force needed. For bolt cutters, a length of 450-900 mm determines how thick a rod you can cut.
For electrical work, choose VDE 1000 V insulated diagonal cutters. Read how to choose insulated hand tools for electrical work.
The cut end of a wire can fly off, so wear safety glasses: how to choose safety glasses, and never cut a live cable. Oil the pivot from time to time.
At ToolsArmenia you can choose cutting pliers, diagonal cutters, pincers or bolt cutters by cutting capacity, length and insulation.
