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Cable Shears

Those who think that a cable shear is just a cable cutter will be deceived. For example, not every cable cutter is suitable for cutting copper and steel wire. Whether a cable cutter has a single cutting edge or double cutting edges also determines the possibilities of a cable cutter. With our wide range of cable shears from several top brands, we are happy to tell you more about this type of tool. In this article we will tell you which aspects you should pay attention to when you are going to buy a cable shear and we will point out the different applications you can perform with a cable shear.

Take a look at our top brands: Knipex | Ridgid

Toolnations offer of Cable Shears

Toolnation exclusively sells tools from leading brands. In our assortment we have cable shears from the following top brands, among others:

  • Milwaukee
  • Knipex
  • Widmuller
  • Stanley
  • Ridgid
  • Gedore
  • Wiha
  • Hit

Some of these brands also offer other tools. Perhaps you already have a tool of this brand in your home and you like it so much that you trust the good name of the brand. Even though these are all top brands, it is wise before purchasing a cable shear to first consider what you are going to use the cable shears for.

The various applications of Cable Shears

The cable shears ensure that cables are not deformed during cutting and are neatly shortened. However, one cable is not the same as the other. To make sure you get the right shears, first think about the type of cable you want to work on. Cables can consist of the following materials, increasing in hardness:

  • Cu cables (single stranded and multi-stranded)
  • Al cables (single and multiple stranded)
  • Aluminum wire ropes
  • Copper wire cables
  • Hard-drawn copper wire cables
  • Steel wire ropes

Are you a do-it-yourselfer looking for a cable shear for, for example, shortening television cables, then a shear from the cheaper segment of, for example, a Weidmuller, Knipex or Milwaukee cable shears will be enough. The shears with a cutting capacity of up to 20 mm are fine for the do-it-yourselfer. These cable shears are capable of cutting Al/Cu cables, aluminum and copper wire cables. To cut hard-drawn copper wire and steel wire cables, you will need shears that are suitable for this purpose. Below, you can read more about the cable shears for the professional who requires just that little bit more.

The cable shears for the professional

Toolnation has a large assortment of professional cable shears for the professional who regularly cuts cables. The professional cable shears distinguish themselves with the following features:

  • Double cutting edges
    A cable shear with double cutting edges ensures an even neater finish and is recommended for any handyman who regularly cuts cables.
  • Suitable for hard-drawn copper cables
  • Suitable for steel wire
  • Strip function
    Cable shears that feature a strip function allow the handyman to complete their work during cable pulling with one tool.
  • Ratchet function
    Cable shears with ratchet action are for the professional who cuts cables intensively. The ratchet mechanism not only makes for easier cutting, the life of the shears is also significantly increased by the ratchet mechanism.
  • Lever action
    The lever action ensures that a minimum of effort is required for cutting cables.
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