Klein Tools D528V Diagonal Cut...
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Klein Tools D528V Diagonal Cutting Pliers, Bell System, W and V Notches, 5-Inch

Klein Tools D528V Diagonal Cutting Pliers, Bell System, W and V Notches, 5-Inch

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  • Features

    • Manufactured from drop-forged, heat-treated steel for excellent durability
    • Forged in the USA with custom, US-made tool steel for maximum durability
    • Red plastic-dipped handle
    • Standard cutting knives
    • Pliers V notch at hinge for quick insulation crushing
    • Bell System Pliers have W notches to cleanly slit insulation
    • Tapered nose for easy working in confined areas and close tip cutting

  • Warnings

    • Always wear approved eye protection.
    • NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.


D528V - spec sheet

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Cut Style:
Standard
Cutting Knives:
Standard
Handle Color:
Red
Handle Finish:
Plastic-Dipped
Handle Length:
3.1" (7.9 cm)
Insulated:
No
Jaw Length:
0.813" (2.1 cm)
Jaw Thickness:
0.813" (2.1 cm)
Jaw Width:
0.563" (1.4 cm)
Overall Length:
5.1" (13 cm)
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Hand Tools
Product Subgroup:
Pliers & Cutters
Product Type:
Diagonal Cutting Pliers
Product Details:
Diagonal Cutting Telephone Work Pliers
Product Height:
0.3750 in
Product Weight:
0.2000 lbs
Product Width:
3.9000 in
Product Depth:
5.1880 in
Country Of Origin:
United States

Klein Tools D528V – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Are the Klein D528V Bell System pliers insulated for live electrical work?
No. The D528V is not insulated. The red plastic-dipped handles are for grip and comfort only, not protection against electrical shock, so keep these off energized conductors. If you need shock protection, you need a tool rated and marked as insulated.
2) What are the W and V notches on Klein Bell System diagonal pliers actually for?
They are insulation-stripping features for telecom work. The V notch sits at the hinge and crushes insulation quickly so it can be pulled off the conductor. The W notches slit insulation cleanly along the wire, which is the Bell System pattern used for jacketed telephone cable. Beyond that the D528V cuts with standard cutting knives.
3) Are the Klein D528V pliers small enough for work inside a crowded junction box or telecom cabinet?
Yes, this is a compact tool. Overall length is 5.1 inches (13 cm) with a 3.1 inch (7.9 cm) handle, and it weighs 0.2 lbs. The nose is tapered for working in confined areas and cutting close to the tip. Jaw length is 0.813 inch and jaw width 0.563 inch, so it gets into tight terminal spaces a full-size lineman's plier will not.
4) Should I buy Bell System pliers or standard diagonal cutters for low-voltage and telephone work?
For telecom and low-voltage runs the Bell System pattern earns its place: the D528V adds W notches that slit insulation cleanly and a V notch at the hinge for crushing it, so you strip and cut with one tool. A plain diagonal cutter only cuts. If all you are doing is snipping wire and cable ties, the notches buy you nothing and any standard dike will do.
5) What is the cutting edge on the Klein D528V, and will it handle hardened wire?
The D528V uses standard cutting knives with a standard cut style, ground for common copper communication and hookup wire. Standard knives are not a high-leverage or hardened-wire edge, so keep it off screws, nails, and spring steel. The body is drop-forged, heat-treated steel forged in the USA from US-made tool steel.
6) Is the Klein D528V made in the USA?
The pliers are forged in the USA using custom US-made tool steel, drop-forged and heat-treated. That matters if you are buying to a domestic-content requirement on a government or institutional contract.
7) What part number do I order to standardize these Klein Bell System pliers across a crew?
Order Klein Tools D528V. That is the manufacturer part number for the 5-inch Bell System diagonal cutting pliers with W and V notches and red plastic-dipped handles, and it is the single configuration offered, so every unit you order matches.
How fast can I get the Klein Tools D528V delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Klein Tools D528V come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools D528V is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Klein Tools D528V?
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