Side Cutters

Side cutters are pliers commonly applied to a variety of professional jobs and tasks, which are specialized in cutting wire and cable, removing nails and staples, as well as strip insulation, etc. Side cutter pliers are designed with a cutting blade on the side of the jaws, which is used in a lot of applications, such as electrical and construction tasks. A right and good side cutter will become a good and reliable partner and help to finish plenty of professional tasks and improve work efficiency greatly.

What are the side cutters made from?

Side cutters are generally made from tempered steel, which is capable of promoting the pliers to be stronger and more resistant to damage. In addition, they often feature inductive heating and have insulated handles, which is beneficial to protect against electric shock. Insulated side cutters are safer for the users when in operation.

What kinds of side cutters are available?

There are lots of types of side cutters with different models for people to select from on Alibaba.com, including wire side cutters, diagonal side cutters, electrical side cutters, mini side cutters, and so on. Before purchasing the side cutter tools for business, it is essential to ensure that the side cutters people pick meet the actual needs and are well suited to the workshop goals or work environment. For instance, if someone wants to use the cutters in electrical work, those side cutters that are ground flush to the apex of the cutting edge on one side of the jaws are nice options, helping to trim flush wires and avoiding sharp tips. Other various side cutters, like those designed for high leverage are capable of being used for cutting hard wire materials, such as dental wire and electrical fence wire.

How to clean and maintain the side cutters？

To keep the side cutter tools in good condition as long as possible, it is important to clean and maintain them correctly after each use. Clean the side cutter pliers with soapy water and dry them with a rag. If necessary, use an old toothbrush to remove gunk on the cutting blade. After cleaning and drying the side cutters, apply a little layer of oil to the pliers after drying completely. A little bit of oil on the side cutters can protect them from rusting. If the side cutter tools are rusty, soak them in vinegar for cleaning and maintaining the pliers.