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Klein Tools Journeyman Cable Cutter 4/0 Aluminum Capacity with Dual-Material Handles
Model: KLN-J63050
Klein Tools Journeyman Cable Cutter 4/0 Aluminum Capacity with Dual-Material HandlesProfessional precision cutting for electrical and communications applicationsKlein Tools Journeyman Cable Cutter...
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Cable Cutter Coaxial 3/4-Inch Capacity
63028 - spec sheet
Warnings
- NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
- Do NOT use to cut steel or ACSR.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
Features
- Hot-riveted design requires no adjustment while maintaining a smooth, precise operation
- Forged body with heat-treated and precision-ground steel blades, withstands frequent cutting; Made in USA
- When cutting drop wire with an inner steel conductor, we recommend Cat. No. D2000-28 diagonal-cutting pliers
- Compact, lightweight design fits perfectly in any professional's tool pouch
- Shear's blades cleanly cut aluminum and copper coaxial cable without compression and frayed ends
- Handles are plastic-coated for maximum comfort and gripping power
- Cable Cutters with cable-gripping jaws quickly score jacket and insulation, and easily cut through copper inner conductor
63028 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Cutting Capacity:
- 0.75" (1.9 cm)
- Handle Color:
- Yellow
- Handle Finish:
- Plastic-Dipped
- Insulated:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 8.25" (21 cm)
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Cable Cutter
- Product Details:
- Cable Cutter
- Product Height:
- 0.7500 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.8000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.6250 in
- Product Depth:
- 8.2500 in
Klein Tools 63028 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the Klein 63028 coax cutter on live circuits or energized wiring?
No. The 63028 is not insulated. The plastic-dipped handles are for grip and comfort, not shock protection, and they carry no voltage rating. If you are cutting anything that could be energized, put this tool down and reach for a properly insulated 1000V-rated tool. Wear approved eye protection either way.
2) Will the Klein 63028 cut steel messenger wire or drop wire with a steel inner conductor?
No, and this is the fastest way to ruin the tool. The 63028 must not be used on steel or ACSR. For drop wire with an inner steel conductor, Klein calls out Cat. No. D2000-28 diagonal-cutting pliers instead. Same goes for self-supporting messenger cable: cut the steel messenger with a dedicated steel cutter, then use the 63028 on the coax itself.
3) Is the Klein 63028 small enough to carry in a tool pouch all day?
Yes. It runs 8.25 inches (21 cm) overall and weighs 0.8 pounds, with a 1.625 inch width and 0.75 inch height, so it drops into a pouch pocket alongside your strippers and compression tool rather than living in the truck. That is a one-hand tool for a technician working off a ladder or in a ceiling.
4) Why use a shear-type coax cutter like the Klein 63028 instead of just using side cutters or lineman's pliers?
Side cutters wedge the cable as they close, so the dielectric compresses, the braid frays, and the center conductor ends up off-center. That is a connector that will not seat and a return loss problem you get to chase later. The 63028 uses a shearing action with precision-ground steel blades that cut aluminum and copper coax without compression or frayed ends, so the cable is round and ready for a compression fitting. Keep the diagonal cutters for the steel-cored drop wire the shear cannot touch.
5) Does the Klein 63028 need adjusting or re-tensioning as the blades wear in?
No adjustment. The 63028 uses a hot-riveted joint rather than an adjustable screw pivot, so the blade tension stays where the factory set it and the action stays smooth through repeated cutting. The body is forged with heat-treated, precision-ground steel blades, and it is made in the USA. There is nothing on the tool for a tech to loosen or lose in a ceiling.
6) What part number do I order for the Klein coax cutter, and what does it look like in a crew's tool crib?
Order Klein Tools 63028. It is a single-configuration tool, no handing, no size or finish to pick, so a standardizing purchase for a cable crew is just quantity of 63028. The handles are yellow with a plastic-dipped finish, which makes it easy to spot in a pouch or on a jobsite floor and easy to tell apart from the uninsulated black-handled tools in the same kit.
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Does the Klein Tools 63028 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools 63028 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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