Hydraulic Cable Cutters

Types of hydraulic cable cutters

Depending on the application, several designs are available:

• Hand-hydraulic cable cutters – compact tools with built-in hand pumps for installation and service work.
• Hydraulic cutting heads for external pumps – for heavy duty use and high cutting forces, powered by hand, foot or electro-hydraulic pumps.
• Open or closed cutting heads – depending on access and cable routing.

Typical applications

Hydraulic cable cutters are mainly used in:

• power distribution and utility networks
• switchgear and control panel manufacturing
• machine and plant wiring
• on-site installation and service on larger cable sizes

Benefits compared with purely mechanical cutters

• very high cutting capacity for large Cu/Al conductors
• clean, square cuts with low deformation
• much lower physical effort for the operator
• suitable for frequent and repetitive cutting tasks

Selecting the right hydraulic cable cutter

When choosing a hydraulic cable cutter, consider:

• maximum cable diameter and cross-section (copper or aluminium)
• cable design (single-core, multi-core, fine-stranded, according to tool rating)
• working pressure and compatibility with existing hydraulic pumps
• whether a hand-hydraulic tool or a head for an external pump fits your setup

This helps you select the right hydraulic cable cutter for safe and efficient work in installation, service and production environments.