42" Industrial Grade, Center Cut Cutter - H.K. Porter

The H.K. Porter 0590MC 42" Industrial Grade, Center Cut Cutter is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics tackling demanding cutting applications. This robust tool delivers exceptional force and durability, making it an essential for handling a variety of soft, medium, and hard materials. Its design focuses on precision and long-lasting performance in industrial and automotive environments.

Key Features

• Drop-Forged, Precision Ground Jaws: Equipped with alloy tool steel jaws and center-cut blades, this cutter ensures superior strength and precise cutting performance through various materials.
• Exceptional Cutting Power: Toggle joints amplify hand pressure, converting 50 lbs of input into an impressive 4000 lbs of cutting force, effectively multiplying leverage by 80 times.
• Versatile Material Capability: Designed to cut soft and medium materials up to 11/16 inch thick and hard materials up to 1/2 inch thick, offering broad application versatility.
• Maintained Blade Alignment: A robust lockplate mechanism prevents jaw loosening, while a screw-type adjustment allows for precise realignment of the cutting edges, extending blade life.
• Durable and Ergonomic Design: Features resilient steel handles fitted with comfortable rubber grips, providing enhanced control and reducing user fatigue during prolonged use.
• Replaceable Cutterhead: The availability of a replacement cutterhead (Model 0513C) ensures the tool's extended service life and cost-effective maintenance.

Applications

This industrial-grade center-cut cutter is a vital tool for general plant and facility maintenance. It excels in industrial settings for cutting materials such as bolts, rods, chains, and rebar. Its ability to deliver clean, straight cuts also makes it suitable for fabrication, HVAC, and roofing applications where material preparation is crucial.

Specifications

• Model Number: 0590MC
• Overall Length: 42 inches
• Maximum Material Hardness: Brinell 455 / Rockwell C48
• Weight: Approximately 20.27 lbs
• Replacement Cutterhead: 0513C

Important Safety Note

NEVER use any H.K. Porter cutters on energized circuits, wire, or cable.