The Twinforce Hi‑Lev Diagonal Side Cutter is a high‑leverage side‑cutting plier designed to sever wire, small pins, rivets and soft fasteners where a clean, flush cut is required. Its primary use is for cutting insulated and uninsulated cable, copper and aluminium conductors, and trimmed wire ends in electrical, automotive and general maintenance work where extra cutting force and precise control are needed.

Manufactured from chrome‑vanadium (Cr‑V) steel and heat treated, the tool features induction hardened cutting edges to a typical hardness range of HRC 58–62 for long edge life and resistance to deformation. The head is a diagonal/side‑cut type with a compact nose profile to access confined spaces; drive is provided by a TwinForce compound‑lever mechanism which multiplies hand force to reduce user effort. The surface has a nickel‑chrome plated finish to give corrosion resistance in normal workshop and field conditions, while dual‑compound, non‑slip PVC grips provide comfort and improved control. This product is manufactured to recognised hand‑tool dimensions and performance standards (DIN / ISO 5749 for diagonal cutting pliers) to ensure consistent safety and performance.

Typical applications include electrical installation and maintenance, automotive wiring and harness work, telecommunications, aircraft and shipboard wiring jobs and general engineering workshops where reliable cutting performance is required. Because of the compound action, the cutter is particularly well suited to repetitive tasks or where thicker conductors need trimming without straining the operator’s hand.

Key benefits are long cutting edge life from the induction‑hardened blades, increased mechanical advantage from the TwinForce compound action which reduces user fatigue, and a corrosion‑resistant plated finish for longevity in workshop and field environments. The tool’s geometry makes it compatible with insulated sleeves and common cable types; although not intended as live‑line insulated tools, the grips improve handling and safety during routine tasks.

Duchy Fasteners stocks the Twinforce Hi‑Lev Diagonal Side Cutter in a range of lengths and pack quantities suitable for trade and industrial customers; please contact us for current sizes and availability.