{"product_id":"klein-tools-d2288ins-1000v-insulated-diagonal-cutting-pliers-8-inch-high-leverage-forged-steel-wire-cutter-heavy-duty-electrical-shock-protection-tool","title":"Klein Tools D2288INS 1000V Insulated Diagonal Cutting Pliers 8 Inch High Leverage Forged Steel Wire Cutter Heavy Duty Electrical Shock Protection Tool","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link to the Klein Tools homepage.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/pages\/klein-tools\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Klein promotional logo logout\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/KleinStacked-Black.png?v=1774018194\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eEliminate Live-Line Contact Hazards and Cut Through Toughest ACSR Cable Configurations with Multi-Layer Dielectric Side Cutters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003eMaximize your high-voltage jobsite safety and upgrade your electrical service loadout with the professional-grade Klein Tools D2288INS 8-Inch High-Leverage Insulated Diagonal-Cutting Pliers. Masterfully engineered for commercial master electricians, industrial utility linemen, solar array installers, and high-voltage distribution technicians, these heavy-duty diagonal cutters are purpose-built for working near energized components. Reaching into tightly packed distribution boards, active control boxes, or industrial switchgear layouts with basic unrated mechanics tools creates an immediate exposure to volatile short circuits and flashovers. This code-compliant utility tool eliminates those vulnerabilities entirely by encasing custom-forged tool steel in an advanced, flame-retardant, and impact-resistant bright orange outer insulation layer that keeps hands isolated from live electrical forces pushing up to 1000 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003eProudly manufactured in the USA using top-tier forged alloy steel, these high-leverage heavy-duty pliers incorporate a hot-riveted pivot joint positioned significantly closer to the induction-hardened cutting knives, multiplying your natural hand compression to yield 36 percent more cutting power than standard plier designs. The robust tapered nose profile allows for optimal clearance inside confined junction fields, cleanly slicing through high-tensile ACSR, hardened screws, structural nails, and heavy wire spans. For absolute protection, a thick, high-dielectric white inner insulation coating is permanently bonded directly to the steel frame, serving as a dual-layer warning system that flags structural surface compromise immediately if scored. Outfitted with integrated, low-profile safety thumb guards to stop fingers from sliding forward onto bare conductive surfaces, this essential diagnostic cutter satisfies rigorous ASTM F1505 and IEC 60900 safety validation criteria for flawless live-line service execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial 1000V Certified Insulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually batch-tested to satisfy strict ASTM F1505-16 and IEC 60900:2018 parameters, establishing an impenetrable shock barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 Percent Greater Shearing Leverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-leverage hot-riveted joint places the pivot point closer to the cutting track to multiply closing force and reduce hand fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Layer Bonded Protection Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-layer design pairs an impact-resistant orange exterior shield with a high-dielectric white inner substrate for quick wear tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction-Hardened Cutting Knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal induction processing tempers the heavy-duty standard knives to easily shear through tough ACSR, screws, and nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Handling Thumb Guards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized integrated handle tabs provide a reliable non-slip barrier, stopping protective gloves from making contact with live steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) D2288INS 8-Inch High-Leverage 1000V Insulated Diagonal-Cutting Pliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1042\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7LKJXL_ODFM\" title=\"How To Know When Your Tool's Insulation Has Been Compromised\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"1028\" style=\"width: 47.1429%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #004b87; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; 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If you detect any deep gouges, cuts, or nicks that expose the internal white high-dielectric underlying layer, retire the tool immediately from active electrical configurations as the shock barrier integrity is compromised. Keep your cutting edges sharp and clean by occasionally clearing away copper shards and wiping down the dual-layer sleeves to ensure reliable code-compliant protection on every job. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KLEIN TOOLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52310160048439,"sku":"D2288INS","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Klein_Tools_D2288INS_1000V_Insulated_Diagonal_Cutting_Pliers_8_Inch_High_Leverage_Forged_Steel_Wire_Cutter_Heavy_Duty_Electrical_Shock_Protection_Tool.jpg?v=1780346458","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/klein-tools-d2288ins-1000v-insulated-diagonal-cutting-pliers-8-inch-high-leverage-forged-steel-wire-cutter-heavy-duty-electrical-shock-protection-tool","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}