✨ Cut Hard Metal Safely.. Hastings Insulated Bolt Cutters! ✨
When safety is paramount, standard steel bolt cutters won't cut it. The Hastings Insulated Bolt Cutter is engineered with fiberglass handles—using the same high-quality manufacturing as their famous Hot Sticks—to provide a dielectric barrier when working in potential voltage environments.
Featuring Center Cut jaws made of high-tensile steel, this tool is designed to slice through bolts, case-hardened chains, reinforcing rods, and guy wires. The handles are filled with a unicellular foam core to prevent moisture ingress, ensuring the tool remains lightweight and safe over years of service.
✅ Key Features:
- Made in USA: Trusted Hastings durability for heavy industrial and utility use.
- Fiberglass Handles: Insulated handles provide a safety barrier against accidental electrical contact.
- Center Cut Jaws: Short, powerful cutting edge optimized for hard materials like bolts and chains.
- Foam Core: Handles are filled with unicellular foam to block moisture and dirt accumulation inside.
- Heavy Duty: Capable of cutting materials up to HRC 48 hardness (like music wire or hard chain).
📋 Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Hastings.
- Style: Center Cut Head.
- Handle Material: Fiberglass (Foam Filled).
- Models:
- 10-767: 30" Length (Max Capacity Soft Steel: 1/2").
- 10-965: 36" Length (Max Capacity Soft Steel: 5/8").
- Cutting Capacity (Hardness):
- Brinell 140 / 32 Tons: Up to 16mm (5/8").
- HRC 48 (Hardened): Up to 9mm (11/32").
❓ FAQ:
- Q: Is this rated for live wire cutting?
- A: No. While the handles are insulated, the jaws are conductive. Cutting a live wire causes a direct short circuit at the jaws. This tool is for cutting hardware (bolts/locks) safely near electrical equipment.
- Q: Why fiberglass?
- A: Fiberglass is non-conductive, lightweight, and extremely strong, making it safer than steel handles for utility work.
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