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Plato Shear Cutter

High precision lead cutter

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Part #	Name	Units Per Case
170	Plato Shear Cutter	10
170SD	Plato Shear Cutter - Static Dissipative	10
175	Plato Shear Cutter w/Lead Catcher	10

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The Plato 170 Plato shear cutter offers precise, reliable cutting action at an economical price. Thin profile handle and lightweight design are ideal for smaller hands. A Plato shear cutter has a thin profile designed for those hard to reach areas in electronic assembly. Assemblers love the effortless shearing action, comfort, lightweight and safety for electronics lead and wire cutting. A Plato lead cutter uses the shear cutting method, which requires 50% less operator effort and extends cutting life because they shear rather than pinch. Handles are cushioned for day-long comfort and automatically spring back to their original position after each use.

Features & Benefits

Cut up to 18 AWG copper wire (.04"/1mm)
Economical, disposable cutter
Thin blade profile for trimming in tight areas
Ergonomic handle design
Spring-back action

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FAQ's

How do I avoid purchasing counterfeit Plato cutters from Amazon and other online sources?

Here are some other things you can do to protect yourself from counterfeit cutters:

Buy directly from www.techspray.com.
Buy from one of our certified distributors: https://www.techspray.com/distributors?country=US.
Purchase 170LX, which we have not seen counterfeited yet. Same basic cutter with a premium handle: https://www.techspray.com/platoshear-ergonomic-cutter-4.

How many cuts can I expect from the Plato 170 Shear Cutter?

The lifetime of a Plato 170 cutter is dependent on a number of variables, including the thickness of the wire or lead and the amount of force used in the cutting process. The spring and hinge mechanism is tested and rated for 1 million cuts, but that’s just opening and closing. The life will be much short when actually cutting something. For maximum life on a high volume assembly line, consider the Plato Extra-Strong Cutter (part #170S), which has a more robust rivet and blades. It can cut 50% thicker gauge wire or leads, and will last longer in a production environment.