Leviton 49886-SIS Aramid Strand Scissors, Chrome-Plated Steel

Leviton 49886-SIS Aramid Strand Scissors, Chrome-Plated Steel

The Leviton 49886-SIS Aramid Strand Scissors are purpose-built for fiber optic cable prep, giving low-voltage and datacom installers a dedicated tool for cutting and stripping aramid (Kevlar) strength members during cable termination. Forged from hot forged steel and double-plated with chrome over nickel, these scissors measure 5.25 inches overall with a 1.75-inch cutting length, sized for precise, controlled work in tight termination spaces. One blade is serrated for gripping and shearing tough aramid fibers, while the opposing blade carries two stripping notches for clean, consistent jacket and strand removal, and a scraper/file on the back of the blade adds further utility on the job. Together, these features make the 49886-SIS a compact, multi-function tool for technicians who need reliable results on every termination.

Key Features

• Overall Length: 5.25 inches for comfortable, balanced handling during repetitive cable prep tasks.
• Cutting Length: 1.75 inches, sized for controlled, precise cuts on aramid strands without over-cutting the cable core.
• Durable Construction: Hot forged steel, double-plated with chrome over nickel, for a hard-wearing edge and corrosion resistance over repeated use.
• Serrated Blade: One blade is serrated to grip and shear tough aramid (Kevlar) strength members cleanly, reducing fraying during the cut.
• Dual Stripping Notches: The opposing blade features two stripping notches, letting technicians strip cable jackets and fibers in two working sizes with the same tool.
• Integrated Scraper/File: A scraper/file built into the back of the blade adds a second prep function, reducing the number of tools a technician needs on hand.
• Compact Footprint: The 5.25-inch length and 1.75-inch cutting length keep the scissors easy to store and carry in a fiber tool kit or pouch.

Technical Specifications

• Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

• Fiber Optic Cable Termination and Prep
• Telecommunications and Datacom Installations
• Structured Cabling and Network Infrastructure Work
• Low-Voltage and Wiring Accessory Toolkits
• Aramid (Kevlar) Strength Member Trimming
• Commercial and Industrial Cable Installation

Why Leviton?

Leviton builds the 49886-SIS Aramid Strand Scissors from hot forged, double-plated chrome-over-nickel steel to hold an edge through repeated fiber optic cable prep work. The serrated blade, dual stripping notches, and integrated scraper/file combine several prep functions into one purpose-built tool, helping technicians work efficiently and consistently on professional cable installation and termination jobs. As part of Leviton's wiring accessories lineup, the 49886-SIS is sized and finished to hold up to daily use in the field.