Description
Crescent/H.K. Porter 8690FH falls under cable & wire rope cutters. Cut type Shear Cut; overall length 29 1/4 in; applicable materials Hard Steel. Crescent/H.K. Porter lists Ratchet-and-chain mechanism increases cutting force as the handles open and close; Jaw keeper stops the jaws from spreading under heavy load; Forged forged alloy steel jaws for hard-steel cable; Tubular steel handles need only moderate hand pressure to operate.
Crescent 8690FH specifications
| Item | Crescent data |
|---|---|
| Part number | 8690FH |
| Cut Type | Shear Cut |
| Overall Length | 29 1/4 in |
| Applicable Materials | Hard Steel |
| Handle Type | Straight |
| Handle Material | Tubular Steel |
| Cutting Capacity 2 | 1 3/16 in |
| Jaw Material | Forged Alloy Steel |
| Mechanism | Ratchet |
| Length | 33 in |
| Width | 9.625 in |
| Height | .625 in |
| Weight | 12.24 lb |
Source: Crescent published product data.
This Crescent/H.K. Porter ratchet cable cutter, 29 1/4 in overall, uses a chain-driven ratchet to shear hard cable such as ACSR with minimal distortion.
- Ratchet-and-chain mechanism increases cutting force as the handles open and close
- Jaw keeper stops the jaws from spreading under heavy load
- Forged forged alloy steel jaws for hard-steel cable
- Tubular steel handles need only moderate hand pressure to operate
Linemen and riggers use a ratchet cutter like this to cut ACSR, ACAR, and telephone cable cleanly on the pole or in the trench. Manufacturer item number: 8690FH. Sold individually.
