24" HRC-48 Bolt Cutter - Knipex

The Knipex KN7172610 24" HRC-48 Bolt Cutter is engineered for demanding professional applications, delivering consistent, high-performance cutting on hardened materials up to 48 HRC. This robust 24-inch tool provides substantial cutting power in a manageable size, making it an essential solution for challenging tasks in automotive, industrial, and construction environments.

Key Features

• Exceptional Cutting Performance: Capable of cutting steel up to 48 HRC, including prestressing steel, tempered wire, rebar, and chain, ensuring reliable daily use in challenging conditions.
• Superior Durability: Features induction-hardened cutting edges (approximately 62 HRC) on a chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel head, guaranteeing an extended service life under rigorous professional use.
• Optimized Force Transmission: Refined cutting edge geometry combined with an efficient transmission ratio significantly reduces the hand force required, making frequent cutting tasks less fatiguing for technicians.
• Precision Cutting Adjustment: A 12-position eccentric bolt allows for precise adjustment of cutting edge clearance, maintaining clean and efficient cuts over time.
• Serviceable Design: Engineered with a bolted, replaceable cutter head, supporting long-term maintenance and extending the tool's overall lifespan and value.

Applications

This Knipex bolt cutter is well-suited for a variety of professional applications within construction, demolition, plant operations, and industrial maintenance. It effectively cuts rebar, concrete form ties, chain, wire mesh, fencing, bolts, rods, rivets, and heavy wire or cable. In automotive and truck shops, it proves invaluable for cutting brackets, hardware, and hangers around frames, exhaust systems, and chassis components, offering greater maneuverability compared to larger 48 bolt cutters in confined areas. Professional mechanics will appreciate its ability to precisely cut hardened components without excessive effort.

Specifications

• Length: 24" (610 mm)
• Weight: 5.57 lbs (2,550 g)
• Cutting Capacity:
  • Up to 0.35" (9 mm) at 19 HRC
  • Up to 0.32" (8 mm) at 40 HRC
  • Up to 0.28" (7 mm) at 48 HRC