PLIERS - Knipex

The Knipex 0908240US 9 1/2" High Leverage Lineman's Pliers are engineered for demanding electrical and construction tasks, offering professional-grade performance and enhanced safety. Crafted in Germany, these pliers feature a robust design that significantly reduces the effort required for cutting and gripping, making them an indispensable tool for electricians and mechanics. Their durable construction ensures reliable performance in rigorous work environments.

Key Features

• High-Leverage Design: Reduces required effort by approximately 50% compared to conventional combination pliers, due to an optimized transmission ratio, enhancing efficiency and reducing hand strain during extended use.
• 1000V Insulated Handles: Provides essential safety for electrical applications, tested to 1000V and compliant with ASTM F1505 and DIN EN/IEC 60900 standards for live working.
• Superior Gripping Power: Features a cross-hatched knurled gripping surface on the jaws and an additional serrated gripping zone below the joint, ensuring a strong, secure grip for pulling and twisting.
• Precision Cutting Edges: Induction-hardened cutting edges, with a hardness of approximately 64 HRC, are capable of cleanly cutting soft, hard, and piano wire, as well as nails and ACSR wire.
• Durable Vanadium Steel Construction: Forged from high-quality vanadium steel and multi-stage oil-hardened for exceptional strength, resilience, and long-term durability in professional settings.
• Ergonomic Comfort: Optimized handle shape ensures firm contact with the hand, providing comfort and control while minimizing fatigue during prolonged operation.

Applications

These high-leverage lineman's pliers are ideal for a range of professional applications, particularly in electrical installation and maintenance. They are well-suited for gripping, pulling, and cutting various types of wire and cables in switch cabinets, junction boxes, and general wiring projects. The insulated handles make them critical for tasks where protection against electrical shock up to 1000V is required. Mechanics will also find them valuable for heavy-duty pulling and cutting tasks that require robust leverage and a reliable grip.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Knipex
• Model Number: 0908240US
• Length: 9 1/2" (240 mm)
• Weight: 1.02 lbs (16.6 oz)
• Insulation: 1000V, VDE-tested (ASTM F1505, DIN EN/IEC 60900 compliant)
• Material: Vanadium steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Cutting Edge Hardness: Approx. 64 HRC
• Country of Origin: Germany