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Orange insulated diagonal cutting pliers with white underlayer and thumb guards

Klein Tools

Klein Tools 2000-28-EINS insulated diagonal-cutting plier 1000V VDE certified

SKU CH-QN0T-AYSP1

Insulated high-leverage diagonal-cutting pliers rated 1000V with VDE certification and three-part insulation that shows a white warning layer when compromised

  • Product typeLinesman Pliers
  • Main materialHAWA
  • 1000V VDE certified insulation protects against live circuits
  • Three-part insulation with white under-layer reveals damage instantly
  • Induction-hardened cutting knives slice ACSR, screws, nails and hardened wire
  • Hot-riveted joint delivers smooth one-hand shearing with no handle wobble
  • American engineered and manufactured in the USA

1000V VDE certified pliers

These insulated diagonal-cutting pliers carry a 1000V rating and VDE certification for electrical work. They meet or exceed IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 standards for insulated hand tools. The three-part insulation includes a white under-layer that signals when the protective coating may be compromised. American engineered and made in the USA.

High-leverage cutting limits

The high-leverage design cuts ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire with one-hand shearing action. Induction hardened cutting knives extend service life on tough materials. Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action without handle wobble during repetitive cuts. Multi-color thumb-guards aid handling in confined spaces.

Insulation integrity decides suitability

The white warning layer under the outer insulation is the single specification that shows whether the tool remains safe for live circuits. If that layer becomes visible, the pliers must be removed from service immediately. No other measurement or feature overrides this visual check. Buyers who need a non-insulated cutter for general use should look elsewhere.

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Price $54.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 2,110 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameKlein Tools
Product typeLinesman Pliers
Size & build
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

What does the 1000V VDE rating mean for daily use on live circuits?

The 1000V rating and VDE certification confirm the pliers meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 for insulated hand tools, so they are tested for safe work on energised parts up to 1000 volts AC.

How does the three-part insulation with a white under-layer help on the job?

The white layer sits beneath the outer colours; if the insulation is nicked or worn the white shows through, giving an immediate visual warning that the tool may no longer be electrically safe.

Which standards does the moulded insulation actually meet?

The durable moulded insulation meets or exceeds IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505, the two principal standards for 1000V insulated hand tools.

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