Wire Cutters

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
M405C Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIDE TPRD FULL FLUSH 4.7"	4
5422 Tronex (Menda/EasyBraid/Tronex)	CUTTER, MINIATURE TAPER RELIEF F	19
S77EPR Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER LARGE PISTOL SUPER GRIPS	6
D2000-48-INS Klein Tools	CUTTER SIDE ANGLED BEVEL 8.25"	3
S514E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER OVAL SLIM SUPERFLSH	0
JT-PC-00120 Jameson LLC	8" INSULATED CABLE CUTTER	0
549E Xcelite	CUTTER TIP ANGL 45DEG SHEAR 4.5"	0
D248-8 Klein Tools	CUTTER SIDE ANGLED BEVEL 8.07"	7
10925S Aven	CUTTERS TAPER HEAD SEMI-FLUSH	4453
63601 Klein Tools	CUTTER CABLE CIRC CROSS 10.25"	3
S62E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER OVAL SLIM SUPER FLSH	0
72 01 160 KNIPEX Tools	DIA FLUSH CUTTERS FOR PLASTICS	20
D257-4C Klein Tools	CUTTER SIDE OVAL SEMI FLSH 4.25"	0
74 01 160 KNIPEX Tools	HIGH LEVERAGE DIAGONAL CUTTERS	5
1828991 GEDORE Tools, Inc.	MINIATURE ELECTRONIC DIAGONAL EN	5
2178MN Xcelite	CUTTER SIDE OVAL FLUSH 5.63"	78
63035SC Klein Tools	CUTTER CABLE CIRC CROSS 18"	1
5711 Tronex (Menda/EasyBraid/Tronex)	CUTTER, LARGE TAPER SEMI-FLUSH S	0
32620 Wiha	CUTTERS ANGLE 8" SOFT GRIP	8
95 62 190 KNIPEX Tools	WIRE ROPE CUTTERS-COMFORT GRIP	4

Wire Cutters

1. Overview

Wire cutters are specialized hand or power tools designed to cut wires, cables, and other conductive materials. As essential components in electrical engineering and manufacturing, they enable precise material separation while maintaining safety standards. Modern advancements have integrated ergonomic designs, composite materials, and smart control systems to enhance cutting efficiency and operator safety.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Manual Wire Cutters	Mechanical leverage-based cutting with replaceable blades	Electrical panel assembly
Hydraulic Wire Cutters	Fluid pressure amplification for high-force cutting	Power grid cable maintenance
Electric Rotary Cutters	Motor-driven rotating blades for continuous cutting	Automated wire processing lines
Laser Cutting Systems	Non-contact precision cutting using focused light beams	Microelectronics manufacturing

3. Structure and Components

Typical configurations include: - Cutting head assembly (tungsten carbide blades) - Force transmission mechanism (gears/levers/hydraulic cylinders) - Ergonomic handle with non-conductive coating - Safety guard and material clamping system - For powered models: motor/controller interface and power supply module

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value Range	Importance
Cutting Capacity	0.5-500mm	Determines material compatibility
Blade Hardness	55-65 HRC	Affects durability and precision
Operating Force	50-5000N	Impacts user fatigue and efficiency
Cutting Speed	0.1-10m/s	Dictates production throughput
Dielectric Strength	1000-10000V	Ensures electrical safety

5. Application Fields

Electronics manufacturing (PCB assembly)
Automotive industry (wire harness production)
Construction (electrical installation)
Renewable energy (solar panel cable termination)
Aerospace (avionic wiring systems)

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Country	Representative Product
Knipex GmbH	Germany	Cobra Plier-Cutter 70 01 160
Greenlee Textron	USA	Hydraulic Cutter 1011-PC
Klein Tools	USA	Electronic Pocket Wire Cutter 11046
Yamawa Mfg. Co.	Japan	NC Servo Driven Cutting System

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations: - Material type and cross-sectional area - Production volume requirements - Workplace ergonomics and safety standards - Maintenance accessibility - Cost-benefit analysis between manual and automated systems

8. Industry Trend Analysis

Current development trends include: - Integration of IoT-enabled smart cutting systems - Adoption of diamond-coated blades for ultra-hard materials - Miniaturization for microelectronics applications - Battery-powered cordless models with 30% energy efficiency improvement - AI-powered cutting parameter optimization systems