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IDEAL Industries 35-052 9-1/2" Cable Cutter - Dipped Grip
Model: IDL-35-052
9-1/2" Cable Cutter - Dipped Grip
Features
Cuts 2/0 copper and 4/0 aluminum (not for use on ACSR)
Precision-ground, hardened cutting edges provide accurate cuts without cable distortion
Drop-forged,...
Ideal Industries
$104.41
$50.99
9-1/2" Cable Cutter - Smart Grip™
Features
- Precision-ground, hardened cutting edges provide accurate cuts without cable distortion
- Drop-forged, high-carbon steel construction
- Cuts 2/0 copper and 4/0 aluminum (not for use on ACSR)
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Cable Cutter
Ideal Industries 35-3052 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size cable will the IDEAL 35-3052 cutter handle?
The IDEAL 35-3052 cable cutter is rated to cut 2/0 copper and 4/0 aluminum conductor. Aluminum is softer, which is why the aluminum rating runs two sizes larger than the copper rating. For anything heavier than 2/0 copper, step up to a larger ratcheting or hydraulic cutter rather than forcing this one.
2) Can I use the IDEAL 35-3052 on ACSR messenger or guy wire?
No. The 35-3052 is specifically not for use on ACSR. The steel core in ACSR will chip or roll the precision-ground edges. Use a dedicated ACSR or steel-cutting tool for that work and keep this cutter on copper and aluminum conductor.
3) Will this cutter crush or deform the cable when I cut it?
No. The cutting edges on the 35-3052 are precision-ground and hardened, so they shear the conductor cleanly without distorting it. That matters when the cut end has to go straight into a lug, compression connector or terminal block, where a flattened or flared strand bundle will not seat properly.
4) Should an electrician carry a shear-type cable cutter like this or a ratcheting cutter?
A shear-type cutter like the 35-3052 is the faster tool: one squeeze, clean cut, nothing to index. It covers conductors up to 2/0 copper and 4/0 aluminum. A ratcheting cutter earns its place above that range, where multiplying the handle force is the only way to get through large feeders, and it takes several strokes per cut. For service and MRO work in panels, gutters and junction boxes, the shear cutter is what stays on the belt.
5) What is the exact part number to order this IDEAL cable cutter?
Order IDEAL Industries part number 35-3052, the 9-1/2 inch Smart Grip cable cutter. There is a single model, so there are no handle, finish or size options to specify on the order.
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Does the Ideal Industries 35-3052 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 35-3052 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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