Facom VDE/1000V Approved Cable Cutter

Facom Cable Cutters

Facom 412B.10 are professional hand held cable cutters for cutting copper wire and aluminium. These cutters have a 10mm maximum cutting capacity.
Cable cutters are a popular hand tool used by construction workers, contractors and hobbyists to cut through various types of cable. The most common cable cutter is the one-handed tool that uses two steel blades and high leverage handles.

Features and Benefits:

• Compact cutters
• 10 mm capacity
• Integral opening spring
• Lock closed catch
• Cross proof design
• Weight: 0.225kg

Typical Applications:

• Cutters are hand tools used to cut through wires and are available in a range of shapes and sizes to suit a variety of tasks and applications. The most common type of cutter head is oval, tapered and angled. The type of cut produced depends on the bevel of the cutter. Semi-flush cutters are more durable and produce a quick cut rough rougher edges, whereas an ultra-flush bevel will produce a much cleaner cut but is susceptible to damage. Cutters are commonly used in applications such as:
• DIY
• Industrial
• Construction
• Electronic Installation
• Jewellery making

• FAQs
• What material is this cutter suitable with?
• These cutters have cutting edges designed to cut copper wire and aluminium.
• What sizes of cutters are available?
• Cutters come in a variety of sizes ranging from 110mm to 280mm (overall length). These cutters from Facom have an overall length of 170mm.
• If a model type comes in different lengths, the jaws will be the same length but the handles will be either shorter or longer. They are usually light in weight due to the fact they are carried around a lot but heavier types with a wide jaw and thick blades are able to cut thicker wires.
• Care and maintenance
• Do not force cutters to cut through material that is too hard for them as it can damage the blades by chipping or blunting them. These hand tools can be cleaned with soap and water, especially the blades, to remove dirt which could cause issues with the joints and encourage corrosion.