Wire Cutters

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
M405C-2 Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER CARBIDE SIZE 8 FLUSH	0
S520E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER TAPER SLIM FLSH	4
MX54-9 Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIDE OVAL FLUSH 4.25"	6
S485E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER ANGLE 60 TAPER TIP	5
1055ESD Swanstrom Tools	SHEAR TAPERED MICRO MIDSIZE ESD	19
M4011EC Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIDE TPRD 5.6"	1
S605E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER STANDOFF LONG NOSE SHEAR	9
M610E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIZE 6 OVAL SEMI-FLUSH	3
M509LC Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIZE 5	0
S143ELI Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER BEVEL SMALL ERGO	3
S66 Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER OVAL SLIM LONG SUPER FLSH	0
S55E-2 Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER OVAL MIDSIZE FLUSH	10
S66E-1 Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SUPER FLUSH ERGO OVAL	5
S77E-4 Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SUPER FLUSH ERGO OVAL	5
M407EC Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIDE TPRD FULL FLUSH 5.6"	1
S890E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER OVAL ANGLE FULL FLSH	7
M140E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIZE 4 OVAL SEMI-FLUSH	4
S234E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER TRANSVERSE SHORT FLSH	7
M533E Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIZE 5 TAPER SEMI-FLUSH	5
M409EC Swanstrom Tools	CUTTER SIDE OVAL SEMI FLUSH 5.6"	5

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