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Aluminium hand tool for cutting flat ribbon cable up to 3-7/32 in wide

PanaVise

PanaVise 507 Flat Ribbon Cable Cutter PanaPress Alum hand tool

SKU CH-08H2-YNM42

Cuts flat ribbon cable up to 3-7/32 in wide and 14 ga thick for 68-pin IDC termination

  • Product typeAngle, Pitch & Slope Locators
  • Main materialHAWA
  • Product weight0.9
  • Cuts flat ribbon cable cleanly with PanaPress IDC kit
  • Handles up to 68-pin conductor cable for wide compatibility
  • Accepts ribbon cable up to 3-7/32 in wide for versatile use
  • Cuts cable up to 14 ga thick for robust capacity
  • Lightweight aluminium construction at .9 weight for easy handling

Cable Cutter for 68-Pin Ribbon Work

The PanaVise 507 Flat Ribbon Cable Cutter is a dedicated hand tool built for IDC termination tasks. It handles ribbon cable up to 3-7/32 inches wide and conductors up to 14 gauge thick. The PanaPress kit combines models 502 and 506 for a complete cutting and pressing solution. Technicians working with 68-pin conductor cable get a single tool for precise preparation.

Manual Operation With Lightweight Aluminium Frame

The tool weighs .9 units and uses a manual PanaPress mechanism that requires no external power. Its aluminium construction keeps the cutter light during repetitive bench work while the HAWA material specification supports durability. Operation stays quiet because there is no motor or pneumatic supply. The hand-lever action gives direct feedback so the user feels each cut without vibration or noise.

Bench Integration for IDC Assembly Lines

The cutter fits on a standard workbench and pairs with existing IDC tooling for 68-pin ribbon cable jobs. Its compact footprint leaves room for cable reels, connector trays and inspection gear. The combined 502 and 506 functions replace separate cut-and-press stations, freeing bench space for other assembly steps. Builders who need automated high-volume cutting or work with cable widths beyond 3-7/32 inches will need a different system.

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Price $54.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 2,474 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePanavise
Product typeAngle, Pitch & Slope Locators
Size & build
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

How is the PanaVise 507 PanaPress kit installed on a workbench, and what step is often missed?

The aluminium PanaPress unit is mounted on the PanaVise base using the supplied hardware; the step most often missed is aligning the 3-7/32 in width guide before tightening so the 68-pin cable seats squarely.

What maintenance or replacement will the PanaVise 507 cutter need over time?

The cutter blades will dull after repeated cuts on 14 ga ribbon cable and should be replaced or resharpened to keep clean edges on the 68-pin conductors.

What limit appears first when the PanaVise 507 is used continuously for long cable runs?

Hand fatigue from the .9 kg aluminium frame becomes the limiting factor before the tool reaches its 3-7/32 in width or 14 ga thickness capacity.

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