Cable Cutters

Typical applications of cable cutters

Cable cutters are used in many areas of electrical and power engineering:

• electrical installation and building services
• switchgear and control panel manufacturing
• machine and plant wiring
• on-site installation, service and repair work

Types of cable cutters

Different tool designs are used depending on cable size, construction and working conditions, for example:

• standard hand cable cutters for smaller cable sizes
• ratchet cable cutters for medium and larger cross-sections
• hydraulic and electro-hydraulic cutters for very high cutting forces
• battery powered cutters for fast, mobile work on site

Benefits of professional cable cutters

• clean, square cuts with minimal deformation of the conductor
• less physical effort and higher safety compared with improvised tools
• high working speed for repetitive cutting tasks
• long service life and reliable results in professional use

Selecting the right cable cutter

When choosing a cable cutter, consider:

• maximum cable diameter and cross-section
• conductor material (copper, aluminium) and cable design
• working environment – workshop, construction site, panel building
• whether a hand, ratchet, hydraulic or battery powered tool is most suitable

Detailed specifications of each tool type can be found in the dedicated subcategories of this main cable cutters section.