Diagonal Side Cutters Bosch Professional 1600A039RD, 160 mm

Bosch Professional 1600A039RD Diagonal Side Cutters, 160 mm

The Bosch 1600A039RD are diagonal side cutters with a length of 160 mm from Bosch's professional hand-tool range. The manufacturer describes them as an indispensable tool for cutting various types of wire across a wide range of applications, designed to deliver high power transfer from hand to tool.

Chrome-vanadium steel

The cutters are made from chrome-vanadium steel for strength and resistance to wear. The jaw lips are phosphated and polished, the tool hardness is 60 +/-2 HRC and the joint is centric.

Laser-hardened cutting edges

The cutting edges are made from laser-hardened steel for sharpness and precision - this is the part of the tool that takes the entire load in diagonal cutting. Bosch states a cutting force 15% above the standard ISO 5749, which the article complies with.

Multi-component handles

The handles are multi-component, slim and fitted with soft-grip areas. According to Bosch they help you work effectively - with better control over the tool and less strain on your hand during repeated cutting.

Applications

Diagonal side cutters are used for cutting soft and hard wire, cable ties, nails and pins close to the surface, and for trimming the leads of electronic components. The 160 mm (6 inch) size is compact and convenient for work in electrical panels and confined spaces, at a weight of only 0.174 kg.

Where this article sits in the Bosch range

The Bosch multi-component handle pliers range also includes 180 mm combination pliers (1600A039RC), 180 mm long-nose pliers (1600A039RE) and water pump pliers in 180 and 250 mm (1600A039RA and 1600A039R9). The part number is the only reliable way to tell the versions apart.

Packaging

According to the manufacturer the article is supplied in cardboard hanger packaging with a Euro hole, and the pack quantity is one piece. The EAN for this part number is 4059952736983.

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