ORBIS 8-3/4"ANGLE CABLE SHEAR - Knipex

The Knipex ORBIS 8-3/4" Angled Cable Shear, model 9O47-220SBA, is a professional-grade tool engineered for precision cutting of soft copper and aluminum cables. Designed with superior ergonomics and robust durability, this shear delivers clean, accurate cuts without deforming the material, making it an indispensable addition to any professional technician's or mechanic's toolbox.

Key Features

• Optimized Ergonomics: The 25-degree angled cutting head provides a more natural extension of the hand, ensuring an ergonomic working position and improved sight lines, particularly in confined or challenging workspaces.
• Precision Cutting Performance: Equipped with precision-ground, hardened blades, this shear cleanly cuts copper and aluminum cables, both single and multiple wire, up to 2/0 AWG, without crushing or deformation.
• Durable Construction: Crafted from high-grade special tool steel, forged and oil-hardened, with a ground, bolted precision joint, for exceptional long-term reliability and resistance to wear in demanding environments.
• Efficient Operation: Features an integrated spring and catch mechanism for smooth, efficient one-hand operation, alongside a secure locking mechanism for safe storage when not in use.
• Material Specificity: This tool is specifically designed for soft conductors and is not suitable for cutting steel wire, ACSR, or hard-drawn copper conductors.

Applications

This angled cable shear is a versatile tool, essential for various professional applications:

• Electrical Work: Ideal for making clean, precise connections when slicing through utility cables and soft wires in electrical installations and repairs.
• Automotive Repair: A valuable asset for cutting wiring and cables during automotive maintenance and repair tasks, compatible with various vehicle systems, including those found in Audi, BMW, and Volvo vehicles, as a universal automotive tool.
• General Maintenance: Suited for professional tasks requiring precise and safe cutting of soft materials in a wide range of repair, installation, and general workshop scenarios.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Knipex-Werk KNIPEX TOOLS LP
• Model Number: 9O47-220SBA
• Product Name: ORBIS 8-3/4" Angled Cable Shear
• Weight: 0.75 lbs (approx. 0.34 kg)
• Dimensions: 8.4 x 3.5 x 2 inches (approx. 213 x 89 x 51 mm)
• Material Compatibility: Copper and aluminum cables, single and multiple wire, up to 2/0 AWG. Not for steel wire, ACSR, or hard-drawn copper conductors.