Tech Tip: Consider electronics pliers for flush cutting cable ties

Whether they’re under the dashboard or in the engine, anyone who’s ever worked on a car has had to deal with cable ties. At some point, these cable ties will need to be cut or trimmed. While this task seems easy enough, using the wrong tool for cutting cable ties can have significant consequences. If these cable ties are cut with the incorrect tool, there will be a sharp spike left after the cut. This puts the technician at great risk of cutting their hands or arms when doing work around the cable ties.

To avoid this safety hazard, it’s important to use a tool that is designed for flush cutting cable ties, such as our Electronics Super Knips XL, No. 78 03 140. The Super Knips XL have precise and powerful cutting edges without bevel and are specifically designed for flush cutting. They also include an external opening spring and opening limiter for a more user-friendly handle width. KNIPEX Tools always stresses the importance of using the right tool for the job, and this is another perfect example … Using a tool that can properly flush cut cable ties and can keep your hands in the toolbox and out of the bandage box.

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