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Cable cutter hire
Everything you need to know about Cable cutter hire
Overview
Cable Cutter Hire for Clean LV and MV Cable Cuts
The manual and ratchet cable cutters for cleanly severing copper and aluminium power cables up to 105mm diameter provides a reliable solution for cutting surplus cable length on site, removing damaged cable sections, preparing cables for termination, dismantling old installations. Each unit features hardened high-carbon steel cutting jaws, forged steel handles with rubber grips and linkage arms on ratchet models designed for long-term reliability in British conditions, making this hire ideal for both commercial and residential applications throughout the United Kingdom.
Construction and Design
- 50mm capacity cutter handles control cables, SWA tails and smaller distribution feeds common in British domestic and light commercial work
- 85mm model cuts standard LV multi-core and medium-size armoured cable used in UK industrial feeds
- 105mm heavy-duty cutter tackles large single-core and sector-shaped conductors on British grid and substation projects
- Ratchet mechanism applies progressive cutting force without the arm strength needed for direct-action cutters
- Hardened jaw faces maintain sharpness through aluminium and copper stranding typical of UK cable stock
- Compact closed length fits standard electrician's van racking alongside crimping and testing equipment
Safety Standards
- Cutters rated for maximum cable diameter—using undersized tools risks jaw damage and uncontrolled blade slip
- Operators should secure cable in a vice or cable stand before cutting to prevent conductor whip
- Wear cut-resistant gloves and eye protection when severing tensioned or springy armoured cable
- Inspect jaw alignment and linkage wear before use under PUWER pre-use check guidance
- De-energise and prove dead before cutting any cable connected to a British distribution network
Available in 50m to 105m to suit your project requirements. Select the option you need and hire online with delivery and collection included. No trade account needed.
Perfect for electricians, cable jointers, demolition contractors, utilities engineers, facilities maintenance teams who require reliable, safe and efficient equipment for their projects across the United Kingdom.
General Specification
Technical Specifications
Built with hardened high-carbon steel cutting jaws, forged steel handles with rubber grips and linkage arms on ratchet models ensuring maximum reliability for UK hire projects. The design incorporates proven engineering principles for maximum stability and safety during operation in British work environments.
Construction Features
- 50mm capacity cutter handles control cables, SWA tails and smaller distribution feeds common in British domestic and light commercial work
- 85mm model cuts standard LV multi-core and medium-size armoured cable used in UK industrial feeds
- 105mm heavy-duty cutter tackles large single-core and sector-shaped conductors on British grid and substation projects
- Ratchet mechanism applies progressive cutting force without the arm strength needed for direct-action cutters
- Hardened jaw faces maintain sharpness through aluminium and copper stranding typical of UK cable stock
- Compact closed length fits standard electrician's van racking alongside crimping and testing equipment
Safety Standards
- Cutters rated for maximum cable diameter—using undersized tools risks jaw damage and uncontrolled blade slip
- Operators should secure cable in a vice or cable stand before cutting to prevent conductor whip
- Wear cut-resistant gloves and eye protection when severing tensioned or springy armoured cable
- Inspect jaw alignment and linkage wear before use under PUWER pre-use check guidance
- De-energise and prove dead before cutting any cable connected to a British distribution network
General
- Product: Cable cutter
- Category: Electrical — Cable management
- Available sizes: 50m to 105m
- Delivery: UK-wide kerbside delivery
- Hire includes delivery, collection, Hire Shield and VAT
Key Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the cable cutter range delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- Clean guillotine-style cut reduces burr formation for easier lug fitting on UK termination kits
- Three capacity options let you match cutter size to the job without carrying unnecessary weight
- Ratchet action suits overhead cable work from MEWP baskets on British street lighting upgrades
- No power supply needed—ideal for basement plant rooms and confined British building risers
- Hire replaces capital purchase for one-off cable replacement on refurbishment projects
- Compatible with steel wire armoured and XLPE insulated cable stocked by UK wholesalers
Applications
- Cutting new SWA tails to length at British commercial distribution boards
- Removing fire-damaged cable sections during insurance reinstatement work
- Dismantling temporary site supplies at construction project completion
- Utilities cable replacement on residential estate underground networks
- Rail trackside cable clearance during OLE maintenance possessions
- Offshore wind export cable preparation in onshore transition joint bays
- Demolition site electrical strip-out before structural works
- Data centre redundant cable removal during rack reconfiguration
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
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