KNIPEX 70 06 180 VDE Diagonal Cutter – 180mm, 1000V Insulated

The KNIPEX 70 06 180 VDE Diagonal Cutter is designed for electricians, HVAC technicians, refrigeration technicians and maintenance professionals who need a reliable insulated cutter for everyday trade work. With a 180mm body, chrome-plated finish and VDE-tested insulated multi-component grips, this diagonal cutter is built for cutting wire, cable and fine conductors in electrical installation and service applications.

The slim head shape makes the KNIPEX 70 06 180 suitable for working in confined spaces such as switchboards, junction boxes, control panels and electrical equipment. Its precision cutting edges allow clean cutting of soft wire, medium-hard wire and hard wire, including fine copper conductors right up to the tips of the cutting edges.

Forged from vanadium electric steel and oil hardened, this cutter is designed for long service life under demanding professional use. The cutting edges are additionally induction hardened to approximately 61 HRC, helping maintain sharpness and cutting performance over time.

Key Features

• Professional 180mm VDE diagonal cutter for electrical and trade work

• Insulated multi-component grips for safer work around electrical systems

• VDE-tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 standards

• Suitable for work up to 1000V when correct safe work procedures are followed

• Slim head shape provides better access in confined spaces

• Precision cutting edges for soft wire, medium-hard wire and hard wire

• Clean cutting of fine copper wire, even at the tips of the cutting edges

• Long cutting edges make the tool suitable for cutting cable

• Cutting edges additionally induction hardened to approximately 61 HRC

• Chrome-plated pliers and head for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning

• Forged from vanadium electric steel and oil hardened for professional durability

• 180mm size provides a practical balance of cutting power, control and reach

• Ideal for switchboards, junction boxes, control panels, service vehicles and maintenance tool kits

Specifications

• Brand: KNIPEX

• Product Number: 7006180

• KNIPEX Part Number: 70 06 180

• Product Name: KNIPEX Diagonal Cutter

• Tool Type: VDE Insulated Diagonal Cutter / Side Cutter

• Length: 180mm

• Pliers Finish: Chrome-plated

• Head Finish: Chrome-plated

• Handle Type: Insulated multi-component grips, VDE-tested

• Head Shape: Slim head shape for access in confined spaces

• Cutting Edges: Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire

• Cutting Edge Hardness: Approximately 61 HRC

• Cutting Capacity, Soft Wire: Ø 4.0mm

• Cutting Capacity, Medium-Hard Wire: Ø 3.0mm

• Cutting Capacity, Hard Wire: Ø 2.5mm

• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged and oil hardened

• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900

• VDE Tested: Yes

• REACH Compliance: Does not contain SVHC

• RoHS Compliance: Not applicable

• Dimensions: 180 x 56 x 20mm

• Weight: 254g

• EAN / Barcode: 4003773033813

• Application: Cutting soft wire, medium-hard wire, hard wire, fine copper conductors and cable during electrical installation, maintenance and service work

Ideal For

• Professional electricians

• Industrial electricians

• HVAC technicians

• Refrigeration technicians

• Electrical maintenance workers

• Service technicians

• Switchboard and control panel work

• Junction box and terminal work

• Cutting soft, medium-hard and hard wire

• Cutting fine copper conductors in confined spaces

• Electrical installation and maintenance tasks

• Trade tool kits, service bags and maintenance vehicles

Professional VDE Diagonal Cutter for Electrical Trade Work

The KNIPEX 70 06 180 VDE Diagonal Cutter is built for tradespeople who need a dependable insulated side cutter for everyday electrical cutting tasks. With a slim head shape, precision cutting edges, chrome-plated finish and VDE-tested insulated handles, it provides practical cutting performance for installation, service and maintenance work.

For electricians, HVAC technicians, refrigeration technicians and industrial maintenance teams, this KNIPEX 180mm diagonal cutter delivers trusted trade quality, clean cutting performance and professional insulated protection for use around electrical systems.