KNIPEX 26 16 200 VDE 1000V Insulated Needle Nose Plier 200mm Long Nose Cutter Stork Beak Pliers

Designed for safe, confident work in tight electrical spaces, the KNIPEX 26 16 200 VDE 1000V Insulated Needle Nose Plier delivers precise control and clean cutting in one tool. With long, tapered, half-round jaws and robust VDE insulation, it’s built to reach into narrow enclosures while maintaining reliable performance under live voltage up to 1,000V AC.Key Features and Performance - VDE 1000V shock protection: Individually water-bath tested to 10,000V AC, in strict compliance with DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 electrical site safety standards.- Precision half-round jaws: Long, tapered, straight, half-round jaws with knurled gripping surfaces for intricate gripping, alignment, and cutting tasks.- Elastic distortion-tolerant tips: Precision-engineered jaws bend and spring back perfectly, resisting twisting and breaking even under high-leverage pulling.- Integrated wire cutter: Induction-hardened cutting edges (approx. 61 HRC) cleanly slice through medium-hard and hard wires with zero blade overlapping.Built for Tough Conditions - Rustproof chrome-plated finish: Heavily chrome-plated to withstand high humidity and sweat corrosion common in local jobsites and marine settings.- Ergonomic non-slip sleeves: Thick, multi-component dual-color insulated handles provide an aggressive grip profile to help prevent accidental slips onto bare live lines.Cutting Capacities - Medium-hard wire: Up to Ø 3.2 mm- Hard wire (steel wire): Up to Ø 2.2 mmProduct Details- Brand: KNIPEX (100% Genuine, Made in Germany)- Part Number: 26 16 200- Overall Length: 200 mm (approx. 8 inches)- Net Weight: 206 grams- Standard Certification: DIN ISO 5745 / DIN EN 60900 / IEC 60900