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    Bolt Cutters

    Bolt cutters, also sometimes known as bolt croppers, are used for cutting bolts, chains, padlocks and wire rope. Stronger than wire cutters, bolt cutters can cut metal piping and chains that are thicker and stronger, such as padlocks, wire fencing, linked chains and thick wire mesh. Available in a range of sizes depending on the scale of material to cut, larger cutters offer greater lever length for the user requiring less force on tougher materials. The metal construction offers a strong and reliable tool often paired with rubber coated tubular handles for added comfort and grip.

    At RS, we stock bolt cutters ranging in size, from 160mm to 1050mm in overall length, and ranging in cutting capacity, from 4mm to 18mm. You will find products from leading brands such as Irwin, Knipex, Facom, and RS PRO.

    What are bolt cutters used for?

    Bolt cutters are used across a variety of industries and applications. Wherever there is a thicker metal component needing to be cut, from padlocks to chain-link fencing, bolt cutters will prove themselves useful. Whether you need to cut bolts to have a flush end or cut steel cable, rope or even chains to size, these combination cutters are a fantastic manual solution. They are often used by many tradespeople, including maintenance engineers, plumbers, janitors and groundsmen, shipping industry workers, builders and farmers, and are also used by members of the emergency services when performing rescues.

    Why use bolt cutters?

    Bolt cutters are ideal for when you need to cut through heavy-duty metal. They provide a strong cutting force, helped by their long handles, which allows more torque to be generated and therefore results in a stronger cutting action. Bolt cutters make cutting through metal quick and easy and are available in a range of lengths, all of which are portable.

    What can they cut?

    • Steel - bar, bolts, chains, etc
    • Wire mesh - such as fences or enclosures
    • Concrete form ties
    • Cables
    • Padlocks

    83 Products showing for Bolt Cutters

    Stanley
    1050 mm
    14 mm
    Chrome Molybdenum Steel
    Stanley
    900 mm
    14 mm
    Chrome Molybdenum Steel
    SAM
    885 mm
    14 mm
    -
    CK
    400 mm
    6 mm
    Chrome Vanadium Steel
    Knipex
    200 mm
    6 mm
    High Performance Chrome Vanadium Steel
    Knipex
    200 mm
    6 mm Soft Wire, 5.2 mm Medium Wire, 4 mm Hard Wire, 3.6 mm Piano Wire
    High Performance Chrome Vanadium Steel
    Facom
    600 mm
    -
    Chrome Steel
    Facom
    1050 mm
    -
    Chrome Steel
    SAM
    1050 mm
    14 kg/mm²
    Forged Steel
    Facom
    750 mm
    -
    Chrome Steel
    Knipex
    910 mm
    13 mm
    Chrome Vandium Steel
    SAM
    610 mm
    10 mm
    -
    Knipex
    460 mm
    8 mm HRC19; 6 mm HRC40; 5 mm HRC 48
    High Performance Chrome Vanadium Steel
    Facom
    210 mm
    4 mm
    Steel
    SAM
    800 mm
    32 in
    Chrome Vanadium Steel
    ITL Insulated Tools Ltd
    800 mm
    35 mm
    Nylon
    SAM
    760 mm
    12 mm
    -
    Stanley
    900 mm
    12 mm
    Chrome Molybdenum Steel
    Knipex
    200 mm
    6 mm Soft Wire, 5.2 mm Medium Wire, 4 mm Hard Wire, 3.6 mm Piano Wire
    High Performance Chrome Vanadium Steel
    Knipex
    200 mm
    6 mm
    Chrome Vandium Steel
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