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Plato® 170 Platoshear Lead Cutter | Flush Cut Soft Wire up to 18 AWG | ESD-Safe

Plato® 170 Platoshear Lead Cutter | Flush Cut Soft Wire up to 18 AWG | ESD-Safe

Plato #170 has precise, reliable cutting action at an economical price. Disposable cutter with a thin-blade profile and light weight design is ideal for smaller hands and high volume applications. Work all day long with less fatigue.

• The cutting edges that by-pass like blades on a schissor, producing a precise, shear cut. By-pass cutting action means less pressure on the component, precision cuts with less effort and longer tool life. Ideal for jewelry making and repair as well as electronics assembly and repair.

The Plato 170 Plato shear cutter offers precise, reliable cutting action at an economical price. Thin profile handle and lightweight design are ideal for smaller hands. A Plato shear cutter has a thin profile designed for those hard to reach areas in electronic assembly. Assemblers love the effortless shearing action, comfort, lightweight and safety for electronics lead and wire cutting. A Plato lead cutter uses the shear cutting method, which requires 50% less operator effort and extends cutting life because they shear rather than pinch. Handles are cushioned for day-long comfort and automatically spring back to their original position after each use.

Suggested Applilcations:
• Electronic assembly
• Electronic repair
• Electronic rework
• Soldering
• Jewelry making and repair with soft wire



PlatoShear 170 Features:
• Plato's most popular cutter
• By-pass blades cut like the blades on a scissor
• Make precision cuts with less damage to components
• Lighweight
• Non-slip, cushion grips fit comfortably in the hand
• Thin profile for access to hard-to-reach areas
• Ergonomic, rubber, non-slip grip
• Non-glare black finish is easy on the eyes,

Plato 170 Specifications:
• Cut: Flush
• Flush cut copper wire up to 18 AWG (.04"/1mm)
• Length: 5 in.
• Head Width: 0.625"
• Jaw Length: 0.75"
• Capacity: 0.040"

Price $6.00