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500 MCM Long-Arm Cable Cutter, 22"
Features
- Not designed for steel or ACSR
- For copper and aluminum only
- Replaceable blades
- Precision-ground jaws make clean cuts with minimal cable distortion
- High strength forged blades for ultimate durability
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Cable Cutter
Ideal Industries 35-032 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the IDEAL 35-032 cable cutter cut ACSR or steel cable?
No. The IDEAL 35-032 long-arm cable cutter is built for copper and aluminum conductors only, and is not designed for steel or ACSR. Putting it on messenger wire, guy strand or ACSR will damage the blades. For those materials you need a dedicated ACSR or steel-rated cutter.
2) How long are the handles on the IDEAL 500 MCM cable cutter?
The 35-032 is a 22 inch long-arm cutter. The extra handle length is what gives you the leverage to shear 500 MCM by hand, but it also means you need swing room, so it is awkward inside a crowded panel or pull box. For tight gear, a compact ratcheting cutter is the better tool.
3) Will the IDEAL 35-032 crush or distort the cable when I cut it?
The jaws are precision ground to make clean cuts with minimal cable distortion, so the conductor stays close to round. That matters when the cut end has to go straight into a compression lug or mechanical connector without being reformed first.
4) Can the blades on the IDEAL 35-032 cutter be replaced, or do I buy a new tool when they dull?
Blades are replaceable on the 35-032, so a dulled or nicked edge does not retire the tool. The blades themselves are high strength forged. For a crew or MRO crib that cuts large copper regularly, that keeps the same tool in service across jobs.
5) Is a long-arm cable cutter or a ratcheting cable cutter the better choice for 500 MCM?
A long-arm cutter like the IDEAL 35-032 cuts in one squeeze, which is faster when you have room to swing the 22 inch handles and are making repeated cuts on copper or aluminum. A ratcheting cutter trades speed for a short handle throw and lower hand force, which wins in a crowded enclosure or overhead. Neither type here should touch steel or ACSR.
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Does the Ideal Industries 35-032 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 35-032 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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