Klauke VDE Side Cutters 160 mm KL040160IS

Electricians and maintenance technicians working on live circuits need a cutter that provides both safety and precision. The Klauke VDE Diagonal Cutter KL040160IS is built for cutting copper and aluminium conductors up to 4.0 mm diameter in electrical installations, with insulation tested to 10,000 V for safe working up to 1,000 V AC / 1,500 V DC.

Key specifications

• Overall length: 160 mm
• Cutting capacity: soft wire Ø 4.0 mm, medium-hard wire Ø 2.8 mm, hard wire Ø 2.0 mm
• Material: special tool steel, oil-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 60 HRC
• Handle: ergonomic multi-component grips
• Head finish: polished
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, IEC 60900

Why choose it

The precision-ground cutting edges and riveted joint ensure clean cuts and long service life. The VDE insulation provides reliable protection when working on or near live parts, and the ergonomic handles reduce hand fatigue during repetitive cutting tasks.

Ideal use cases

• Cutting copper and aluminium conductors in distribution boards and junction boxes
• Trimming cable ties and small wire ends during panel building
• Preparing wires for termination in industrial control cabinets

Good to know

The cutter is tested to 10,000 V, allowing safe use on systems up to 1,000 V AC / 1,500 V DC. Its 160 mm length offers a good balance between leverage and manoeuvrability in confined spaces.