Top-down product shot of the 18-inch PowerPivot bolt cutter with red handles and black comfort grips, displayed against a white background.
Infographic diagram of the bolt cutter with lines pointing to key features: "Induction hardened blades," "Tubular steel handles," and "Double compound cutting action delivers 30% reduction in cutting effort".
Angled studio view of the Crescent H.K. Porter 18-inch bolt cutters fully open, showcasing the heavy-duty tubular steel handles and the "HKP" logo on the cutting head.
Close-up of the bolt cutter head cutting through a silver metal chain, highlighting the "PowerPivot" mechanism and the robust jaw construction in action.
Top-down product shot of the 18-inch PowerPivot bolt cutter with red handles and black comfort grips, displayed against a white background.
Infographic diagram of the bolt cutter with lines pointing to key features: "Induction hardened blades," "Tubular steel handles," and "Double compound cutting action delivers 30% reduction in cutting effort".
Angled studio view of the Crescent H.K. Porter 18-inch bolt cutters fully open, showcasing the heavy-duty tubular steel handles and the "HKP" logo on the cutting head.
Close-up of the bolt cutter head cutting through a silver metal chain, highlighting the "PowerPivot" mechanism and the robust jaw construction in action.
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Crescent HK Porter Bolt Cutter 0090MCP 18 Inch Center Cut (Double Compound Action PowerPivot Geometry For Cutting Hardened Chain Rebar Metal Rods)

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SKU: 0090MCP
$67.99 USD

Description

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High-Density Double Compound Action PowerPivot Center Cut Bolt Cutter for Industrial Hardened Metals

The Crescent H.K. Porter 0090MCP 18-Inch PowerPivot Center Cut Bolt Cutter delivers an industrial structural shearing solution engineered to sever high-tensile rebar, heavy chain, and steel rods up to a 5/16-inch maximum hard cutting capacity. Featuring patent-pending PowerPivot double compound action geometry, this heavy-duty mechanical tool reduces manual user hand effort by 30 percent compared to conventional cutters by optimizing mechanical advantage throughout the stroke. The induction-hardened center cut alloy steel blades are rated to process rigid alloys up to Rockwell C48 or Brinell 455 hardness, mounted to industrial tubular steel handles that feature a screw-type adjustment assembly for lifetime edge realignment.

Best Used For:

  • Hardened Chain Shearing: Cutting through high-strength security chains, structural padlocks, and steel transport tie-down links on construction layouts.
  • Reinforced Rebar Sizing: Slicing cleanly through structural carbon steel reinforcing bars and internal concrete framing rods during masonry demolition.
  • Hardened Fastener Extraction: Snapping off seized alloy structural bolts, heavy threaded studs, and rusted industrial rivets flush with metal substrates.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • PowerPivot Linkage Matrix: Computer-aided double compound pivot mechanics amplify leverage forces to drop muscle strain by 30%.
  • Induction Hardened Blades: Precision center-cut tool steel edges retain sharpness when striking abrasive alloys up to HRC-48 structural hardness.
  • Tubular Steel Handle Beam: Heavy-gauge hollow profile optimizes structural load capacity under peak weights without compounding general tool burden.
  • Screw-Type Alignment Bolt: Integrated mechanical calibration assembly permits straightforward manual tracking adjustments to maintain true blade mating faces.
  • Heat-Treated Wear Components: Alloy load pins and secondary linkage arms undergo structural heat treatments to withstand long field service cycles.

What's Included

  • (1) Crescent H.K. Porter 18" PowerPivot Center Cut Double Compound Action Bolt Cutter (0090MCP)

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Crescent H.K. Porter
Model Number 0090MCP
Tool Classification Double Compound Action Bolt Cutter
Overall Tool Length 18 in.
Blade Grind Profile Center Cut
Mechanical Linkage Type PowerPivot Double Compound Joint
Soft/Medium Cut Capacity 0.4375 in. (7/16 in.) up to HRC-31 / 0.375 in. (3/8 in.) up to HRC-42
Hard Material Capacity 0.3125 in. (5/16 in.) up to HRC-48 / Brinell 455
Handle Structure Heavy-Duty Tubular Steel with Grip Overmolds
Handle Length Profile 18 in.
Edge Alignment System Integrated Screw-Type Adjuster
Net Item Weight 4.6 lbs
Warranty Coverage Full Lifetime Warranty

Pro-Tip: When cutting ultra-hardened materials or rebar close to maximum threshold ratings, seat the material as deep inside the jaw crotch as possible rather than near the tip. This positioning utilizes the tightest radius of the double compound PowerPivot joint to secure peak mechanical leverage safely.