Knipex has introduced a new range of Bolt Cutters designed to carry out those hard cutting jobs on site.
The CoBolt range features 18 different tools, and with sizes ranging from 160, 200 through to 250mm there is a tool to suit a myriad of tough cutting applications. In general use, the CoBolt® range can be used for cutting nails and screws or for cutting wire mesh or fencing.
The 71 01 200 Knipex CoBolt Compact Bolt Cutter is a small tool designed to makes a big impact. Thanks to its practical size of 200 mm and low weight (less than 400g) the cutter has been developed to meet demanding situations – the company says they master piano wire up to a diameter of 3.6mm reliably. The tool can also be used on bolts, nails and rivets up to a diameter of 6 mm (in the case of soft material).
This high cutting performance is the result of long-standing engineering experience and thanks to precision cutting edges made of chrome-vanadium high performance steel which are induction hardened for cutting-edge hardness. The efficient lever action mechanism has been designed to ensure a favourable lever ratio with simultaneously low friction. Knipex says the CoBolt reinforces the hand force used to grip the handles 35 times over and that the tool even features ‘microstructures’ on the cutting edges to hold the material in the position, allowing the leverage of the CoBolt to take full effect.
The 71 42 200 Knipex CoBolt Compact Bolt Cutter, meanwhile, is an example of how the range has been adapted for different professional uses. With its multi-component grips, the 71 42 200 version is without a collar – for better handling and easier transport. An opening spring and locking device are integrated in the handles and it features a recess for easier cutting of thicker wires.
It too has precision cutting edges for soft, hard and piano wire and cuts bolts, nails and rivets up to approximately 5.2mm. One big difference, however, is the 20° angled head with joint bar on one side and side cutter for almost flush cutting on the other. This also provides suitable space for gripping.
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