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63030 - spec sheet
Features
- Handles are plastic-coated for maximum comfort and gripping power
- When cutting drop wire with an inner steel conductor, we recommend diagonal-cutting pliers (Cat. No. D2000-28)
- Shears feature precision, one-hand shearing action without compression or frayed ends
- Forged body with heat-treated and precision-ground steel blades, withstands frequent cutting; Made in USA
- Cable Cutters cut up to 1-Inch (2.5 cm) aluminum and copper coaxial cable
- Hot-riveted design requires no adjustment while maintaining a smooth, precise operation
- HOW TO USE - Use a back-and-forth motion to score the cable until you reach the inner conductor. The inner conductor may then be cut by squeezing the handles firmly
Warnings
- Do NOT use to cut steel or ACSR.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
63030 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
63030 Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Details:
- Cable Cutter
- Overall Length:
- 8.25" (21 cm)
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Handle Finish:
- Plastic-Dipped
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Cable Cutter
- Insulated:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- United States
- Product Depth:
- 8.25 in
Klein Tools 63028 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size coaxial cable will the Klein Tools coaxial cable cutter cut?
Two capacities are offered: the 63028 cuts up to 3/4 inch, and the 63030 handles up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) aluminum and copper coaxial cable. Pick by the largest hardline or drop cable you run, not the smallest, since the shear jaw sets the ceiling.
2) Can I use this Klein coaxial cutter on steel messenger or ACSR drop wire?
No. The instructions say plainly not to cut steel or ACSR with it. For drop wire with an inner steel conductor, Klein points you to diagonal-cutting pliers, Cat. No. D2000-28, instead. Cutting steel with this shear will damage the ground blades.
3) Is this Klein cable cutter insulated for live electrical work?
It is not insulated. The plastic-dipped handles are there for grip and comfort only and give no protection against electrical shock, so this is a de-energized-only tool. If you need shock protection, you need a 1000V insulated tool, not a plastic-dipped one.
4) How do you actually cut 1 inch hardline coax with this tool without crushing it?
Work it like a scoring shear, not a bolt cutter. Use a back-and-forth motion to score around the cable until you reach the inner conductor, then squeeze the handles firmly to cut that conductor. The shearing action is one-handed and leaves the cable without compression or frayed ends, which matters if the end is getting a connector.
5) Will this cut aluminum sheathed coax as well as copper?
Yes, both. The shear is rated for aluminum and copper coaxial cable up to its capacity, which covers aluminum-jacketed hardline as well as copper-clad runs. Steel and ACSR are the exclusions.
6) How long is the Klein 63028 / 63030 coax cutter, and will it fit in a pouch?
Overall length is 8.25 inches (21 cm), so it drops into a standard tool pouch or bucket alongside linemans pliers. It is a two-handle shear you can also run one-handed while you hold the cable.
7) Does this coax shear need adjusting or sharpening over time?
No adjustment is called for. It uses a hot-riveted joint that holds a smooth, precise action without tuning, and the body is forged with heat-treated, precision-ground steel blades meant to take frequent cutting. Made in USA.
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