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200048EINS - spec sheet
Warnings
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- Always inspect your tools before use.
- Keep tool clean, dry and free of any surface contaminants.
- Whenever possible, always de-energize lines and equipment prior to working on or around them. Klein insulated tools are designed only to reduce the chance of injury where the tool may make contact with an energized source.
- Do NOT touch uninsulated portion of the tool or any conductive object when either might contact an energized source.
- Destroy tool if the insulation is damaged in any way.
- Only use tools that are marked with the official international 1000-volt rating symbol shown below, if there is any chance that the tools will make contact with an energized source.
Features
- Flame Retardant and Impact Resistant Handle
- Hot-riveted joint for smooth action and no handle wobble
- Made in USA
- Induction hardened for long life
- Multi-color, sleek design with small thumb guards for ease of handling and easy storage in your toolbelt
- Cuts ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire. Induction hardened for long life
- Durable, molded insulation meets or exceeds ASTM F1505 and IEC 60900 standards for insulated tools
- Insulated pliers are 1000V Rated for safety on the job and VDE Certified with unique three-part insulation with white underlayer that provides a warning sign when insulation may be compromised
200048EINS - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Cut Style:
- Diagonal-Cutting
- Cutting Knives:
- Standard
- Handle Color:
- Orange/Gray
- Handle Finish:
- 3-Layer Insulation
- Handle Length:
- 4.8" (12.2 cm)
- Insulated:
- Yes
- Jaw Length:
- 0.813" (2.1 cm)
- Jaw Thickness:
- 0.48" (1.2 cm)
- Jaw Width:
- 1.25" (3.2 cm)
- Joint Type:
- Hot-Riveted
- Knife Length:
- Standard
- Nose Type:
- Angled
- Overall Length:
- 8.15" (20.7 cm)
- Standards:
- IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers
- Product Details:
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers
- Product Height:
- 0.4380 in
- Product Material:
- Induction Hardened Steel
- Product Weight:
- 0.7000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.0000 in
- Product Depth:
- 8.2500 in
Klein Tools 200048EINS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Are the Klein 200048EINS insulated diagonal cutters rated for live electrical work at 1000V?
Yes. The 200048EINS carries a 1000V rating and is VDE Certified, with molded insulation that meets or exceeds ASTM F1505 and IEC 60900. Klein is clear on the limits: the insulation only reduces the chance of injury if the tool contacts an energized source, so de-energize where you can, keep clear of the uninsulated portion of the tool, and destroy the tool if the insulation is damaged in any way.
2) How do I know when insulated pliers are no longer safe to use?
The 200048EINS uses a three-part insulation with a white underlayer. If you can see white showing through the orange and gray outer layers, the insulation may be compromised and the tool should be taken out of service and destroyed rather than repaired. Klein also calls for inspecting the tool before each use and keeping it clean, dry and free of surface contaminants.
3) Will these cutters go through ACSR, nails and hardened wire, or just soft copper?
They handle more than soft copper. The 200048EINS cuts ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire, and the jaws are induction hardened steel for edge life. Standard cutting knives and standard knife length, so it is a general-purpose electrician's cut rather than a flush or specialty profile.
4) What does the angled head get me over a straight-head diagonal cutter?
The angled nose lets you reach into a crowded panel or box and get the cutting edges square to the conductor without twisting your wrist, which matters when you are working down inside a gutter or behind a mounted device. Straight-head diagonals are the pick for open bench work and straight-on cuts. Jaw geometry on the 200048EINS is 1.25 inch wide, 0.813 inch long and 0.48 inch thick.
5) Will 8-inch insulated cutters fit in a standard tool pouch?
Overall length is 8.15 inches (20.7 cm) with a 4.8 inch (12.2 cm) handle, and the tool weighs 0.7 lbs. Klein designed the handles slim with small thumb guards specifically for pouch storage, so they drop into a standard electrician's pouch without the bulky flared grips some insulated tools have.
6) Do these have any handle wobble or sloppy action over time?
The joint is hot-riveted, which Klein specifies for smooth action with no handle wobble. Combined with induction hardening on the cutting edges, it is built for repeated daily use rather than occasional service work.
7) What is the exact part number to order these Klein insulated diagonal cutters, and are they made in the USA?
Order by Klein Tools MPN 200048EINS. It is an 8-inch insulated, angled-head diagonal cutting plier, made in the USA, with a flame retardant and impact resistant handle.
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