Wire Classification

According to the version Cutting Nippers are suitable for diverse wire classes, which are described by different symbols. Decisions for the right pliers can be made by using this table and the symbols.

 

 

Material examples


copper, plastics

 

tensile strength

N/mm²
220

 

kp/mm²
22

 

wire nail

 

N/mm²
750

 

kp/mm²
75

 

rope wire, spring wire

 

N/mm²
1800

 

kp/mm²
180

Draht mächtig hart

 

hardened spring wire

 

N/mm²
2300

 

kp/mm²
230