Ratcheting Plastic Pipe & Hose Cutter (1-5/8") - General Tools & Instruments

The General Tools & Instruments 1191 Ratcheting Plastic Pipe & Hose Cutter is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring precise, clean cuts on non-metallic lines. Its robust design, coupled with a ratcheting mechanism, ensures reliable, one-handed operation in demanding automotive and industrial environments. This tool offers efficiency and accuracy for various tasks, making it a valuable addition to any professional toolkit.

Key Features

• Effortless Ratcheting Action: Delivers controlled, low-effort cuts through a range of plastic pipes and hoses, multiplying hand force for efficient material processing and reduced user fatigue.
• True One-Handed Operation: The balanced design and compact profile enable technicians to secure and position lines with a free hand, making it an ideal one-handed plastic pipe and hose cutter for confined areas such as under the hood, behind the dash, or in plumbing installations.
• Versatile 1-5/8" (41 mm) Capacity: Accommodates common OD sizes of PVC, CPVC, PEX, polyethylene, and vinyl, alongside most automotive coolant, heater, vacuum, and emission hoses.
• Precision-Ground Replaceable Blade: Ensures consistently clean, burr-free cuts that help maintain critical sealing surfaces for reliable, leak-resistant connections.
• Ergonomic Comfort: A contoured handle design reduces hand fatigue during repetitive use, enhancing user comfort and control, particularly on larger OD tubing.

Applications

This ratcheting pipe cutter is well-suited for a range of professional service work. In automotive applications, it effectively trims coolant and heater hoses, vacuum lines, EVAP and emission hoses, and other non-metallic components on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and fleet vehicles. It is equally effective for plumbing installations and repairs involving PVC, CPVC, and PEX, HVAC condensate and drain lines, irrigation systems, and general industrial or facility maintenance tasks that require quick, accurate trimming of plastic pipe and hose.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: General Tools & Instruments
• Model / MPN: 1191
• Cutting Capacity: Up to 1-5/8" (41 mm) OD plastic pipe and hose
• Mechanism: Ratcheting, one-handed operation