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Knipex Diagonal Insulation Stripper & Side Cutters VDE Grips 160mm - VDE Grips 160mm

Knipex  |  SKU: KPX1426160  |  Barcode: 4003773040279

Regular price £45.75
(£54.90 inc VAT)
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30 Day Money Back Guarantee

We hope that you won’t need to return anything to TCD, but if you do, we aim to make the process quick, easy and efficient, so you can exchange or refund your purchase with confidence.
Here are some helpful points to make your returns/exchange a smooth process, please note your statutory rights are not affected by this guidance:

  • Contact us via email sales@tradecounterdirect.com with your order details and reason for the return, we will check the items were purchased in the last 30 days
  • An exchange can then be made or a refund issued against the original method of payment

We are also able to accept returns by post to our warehouse, but unfortunately, we are not able to arrange or pay for postage, and this would be at your own expense.

The address to return to is:

Trade Counter Direct - Returns, Loribon House, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7QR.

Original packaging and order details must be included. Our terms exclude the collection of unwanted goods.

Description

Knipex Diagonal Insulation Stripper & Side Cutters VDE Grips 160mm

The Knipex Diagonal Insulation Stripper & Side Cutters VDE Grips 160mm, available from Trade Counter Direct, are precision-engineered tools designed for professional electricians and tradespeople. Combining the functionality of side cutters and wire strippers, these pliers are ideal for gripping, cutting, and stripping single (solid) conductors, making them a versatile addition to any toolkit.

Manufactured from top quality Vanadium electric special tool steel, these pliers are forged, oil-hardened, and feature induction hardened precision blades. The VDE-tested grips ensure safe operation up to 1,000 volts, conforming to DIN EN / IEC 60900 standards. With a chrome-plated finish and ergonomic multi-component grips, these pliers deliver durability, safety, and comfort for demanding electrical tasks.

Features

  • Precision stripping holes for single (solid) conductors of 1.5 and 2.5 mm²
  • High cutting capacity for medium hard wire up to 4.0 mm diameter
  • Induction hardened precision blades with cutting edge hardness of approximately 60 HRC
  • Improved transmission ratio for 25% more cutting performance
  • Long tips enable ultra-fine cutting work in confined areas
  • Flat round jaws with serrated edges for secure gripping
  • Convenient cutting of NYM cables up to 5 x 2.5 mm²
  • VDE tested for safe working up to 1,000 volts
  • Ergonomic multi-component grips for comfort and control

Specifications

SKU 14 26 160
Range/Series 14 26 Series
Length 160 mm (6 1/4 in)
Stripping Capacities 1.5 mm² and 2.5 mm² (AWG 15 & 13)
Cutting Capacity (Medium Hard Wire) Up to 4.0 mm diameter
Cutting Capacity (Soft Wire) Up to 4.0 mm diameter
Material Vanadium electric special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened, chrome plated
Cutting Edge Hardness Approx. 60 HRC
VDE Tested Up to 1,000 V (conforms to DIN EN / IEC 60900)
Weight 216 g