Klein 12098-INS Insulated Universal Side-Cutting Pliers – Connector Crimping

• Individually tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1505-10, IEC 60900: 2004, CAN/ULC-60900-09, NFPA 70E, 2012 ed., CSA Z462 for insulated tool
• Two layers of insulation provide protection against electric shock
• Quickly installs and removes spring-tension hose clamps
• High-leverage design has 35-percent more cutting power and grips with either side or end of jaws for work in confined areas
• Made in USA
• Precision machined pipe-grip for greater gripping power
• Flame retardant, impact-resistant, bright orange outer coating
• Integral guards help prevent hand contact with conductive parts
• Crimping die behind hinge for superior leverage crimping non-insulated connectors, lugs and terminals
• Induction hardened cutting knives for long life

Be protected from up to 1,000 volts of electric current when working near energized sources with Klein’s 8-Inch Insulated Universal Combination Pliers. These pliers offer flame-retardant handles, a toothed pipe grip and and a high-leverage design, with the rivet closer to the cutting edge for 40% greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers designs.The durable, molded insulation meets or exceeds IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 standards for insulated tools.