Diagonal pliers (or wire cutters or diagonal cutting pliers or diagonal cutters or side cutting pliers) are pliers intended for the cutting of wire (they are generally not used to grab or turn anything). The plane defined by the cutting edges of the jaws intersects the joint rivet at an angle or "on a diagonal", hence the name.
Technical Parameters:
| Length | 115 mm | D (see figure) | 7 mm | |
| Cutting capacity soft wire | Ø 0.3 ÷ 1.3 mm | Weight | 0.08 kg | |
| Cutting capacity medium hard wire | Ø 0.8 mm | Style | 4 | |
| A (see figure) | 11 mm | Head | Polished | |
| B (see figure) | 13 mm | Handles | Multi-component grip |
Application:
- For fine cutting work, e.g. in electronics and fine mechanics
- Load-optimised for a more direct feel when working
- Sturdy, zero-backlash box joint
- Low-friction double spring for gentle and even opening
- The polish or mirror polish (only finish 2) together with a fine film of oil offer effective rust protection - no circuit faults caused by peeling chrome from plated tools
- Cutters additionally laser hardened, cutter hardness at least 57 HRC
- Narrow sleeves pulled up to the head of the pliers enable the tool to be guided securely and comfortably, also between thumb and index finger
- Ball bearing chrome steel
Model:
- Pointed head, without bevel
- Cutting edge hardness approx. 57 HRC
Wire Classification:
| Material example | Type of wire | Tensile strength | ||
| N/mm2 | kg/cm2 | |||
| 1 | Copper, plastics | soft | 220 | 2243 |
| 2 | Nail, wire pin | medium-hard | 750 | 7648 |
| 3 | Wire rope strand, steel wire | hard | 1800 | 18355 |
| 4 | Spring steel wire | piano wire | 2300 | 23454 |
