Diagonal Cutting Pliers, Spring-Loaded, Plastic Cutting, 7-Inch
D227-7C - spec sheet
Warnings
- NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
Features
- Flush cutting knives
- Forged in the USA with custom, US-made tool steel for maximum durability
- Spring-loaded for self-opening action
- Adjustable 1/16-Inch (2 mm) hollow-head screw keeps knife-edges from damaging each other
- Spring Loaded
- Not designed for use on metal
- Pliers precisely cut injection mold sprues, gates, and other plastic
D227-7C - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Cut Style:
- Flush
- Cutting Knives:
- Flush
- Handle Color:
- Red
- Handle Finish:
- Plastic-Dipped
- Handle Length:
- 4.8" (12.2 cm)
- Insulated:
- No
- Jaw Capacity:
- 0.625" (1.6 cm)
- Jaw Length:
- 1" (2.5 cm)
- Jaw Thickness:
- 0.5" (1.3 cm)
- Jaw Width:
- 0.969" (2.5 cm)
- Joint Type:
- Adjustable
- Overall Length:
- 7.65" (19.4 cm)
- Tether Capable:
- No
- Department:
- Tools
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers
- Product Details:
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers
- Product Height:
- 0.5000 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.5500 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.2000 in
- Product Depth:
- 7.6880 in
Klein Tools D227-7C – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Klein D227-7C diagonal cutting pliers be used to cut wire or metal?
No. The D227-7C is built for plastic only, and Klein states it is not designed for use on metal. The flush cutting knives are meant for trimming injection mold sprues, gates, and other plastic parts. Cutting copper or steel wire with it will damage the knife edges, so keep a standard side cutter in the pouch for electrical work.
2) Are the red plastic handles on the Klein D227-7C rated for live electrical work?
They are not. The handles are plastic-dipped for grip and comfort only, and the tool is listed as not insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on handles give no protection against electrical shock. For energized work you need a tool that is specifically insulated and tested to 1000V.
3) How big a plastic part will the 7-inch Klein plastic cutting pliers handle?
Jaw capacity is 0.625 inch (1.6 cm), with a 1 inch jaw length and 0.969 inch jaw width. That covers sprues, gates and runners up to about 5/8 inch thick. Anything heavier than that needs a larger cutter.
4) What does the adjustable screw on the Klein D227-7C do, and do I need to set it?
The joint carries an adjustable 1/16-inch (2 mm) hollow-head screw that sets how far the knife edges close, so they stop just short of hitting each other. Flush cutters that bottom out edge to edge dull fast; this screw is the reason they don't. Check it occasionally and back it off slightly if the edges are contacting.
5) Are these pliers comfortable for repetitive production trimming all shift?
That's what the spring loading is for. The D227-7C self-opens after each cut, so your hand only works in one direction instead of reopening the jaws hundreds of times an hour. Handle length is 4.8 inches (12.2 cm) over a 7.65 inch (19.4 cm) overall tool weighing 0.55 lbs, so it stays light in the hand on bench work.
6) Will the Klein D227-7C flush cutters leave a nub on molded parts?
Flush is the cut style on both the knives and the tool overall, so the cut lands level with the part surface rather than leaving the pinched stub a standard bevel cutter produces. For gate and sprue removal where the part gets painted or assembled, that saves a secondary sanding step.
7) Can the Klein D227-7C be tethered for work at height?
No, the D227-7C is not tether capable. There's no lanyard hole or tether ring on it, so it should not be taken up a lift or onto a scaffold where a dropped-object policy applies. Pick a tool from Klein's tether-capable line for overhead work.
8) What is the exact part number and where is the Klein plastic cutting plier made?
Order it as Klein Tools D227-7C. It's forged in the USA from custom US-made tool steel, with red plastic-dipped handles for quick identification on a shared bench or in a shop tool crib.
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