ESD diagonal cutting pliers 5542
The ESD side cutter 5542 from ideal-tek is a high-precision cutting tool specifically designed for use in electrostatically sensitive environments. With its tapered head shape and extra small head size, this model enables precise cuts even in tight and difficult-to-access areas. The completely flush cutting edge of the 5542 is ideal for extremely clean cuts on small material, with the blades having a hardness of 67 HRC, ensuring exceptional durability and cutting performance.The pliers measure 125 mm in length and weigh 81 g. They feature an ESD Ergo-Tek Slim handle made of PP/TPE, which ensures a secure and comfortable grip. The sandblasted surface additionally contributes to the durability and robustness. The technical specifications include a maximum cutting capacity of 0.81 mm for soft and 0.4 mm for medium-hard materials, with a head width of 10 mm and a jaw length of 9 mm.
This side cutter is an excellent choice for professionals working in areas where precise and clean cuts are essential and electrostatic discharges play a role. The combination of advanced cutting technology and ergonomic design makes the 5542 an indispensable tool in any technical arsenal.
Details
- Bevel Bevel
- without bevel (flush cut)
- Head type/size Head type/size
- extra small
- Max Ø soft Max Ø soft
- 0.81 mm
- Max Ø medium Max Ø medium
- 0.4 mm
- AWG medium AWG medium
- 38-26
- AWG soft AWG soft
- 38-20
- Head thickness Head thickness
- 6.4 mm
- Length Length
- 125 mm
- Material Material
- steel
- Stick material Stick material
- PP / TPE
- Surface Surface
- sandblastered
- ESD ESD
- yes
- Head shape Head shape
- tapered
- Head width Head width
- 10 mm
- Jaw length Jaw length
- 9 mm
- Type of pliers Type of pliers
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Version Version
- with opening spring
- Weight Weight
- 81 g
The ideal-tek ERGO-TEK diagonal cutting pliers series stands for highest requirements for precision and performance. The tools have precision ground, sharp cutting edges for the use e.g. in electronics and fine mechanics. Versions with normal bevel, small bevel or without bevel for precise cuts on sensitive electronic components. A friction-less double spring ensures a smooth and soft opening. The two-component handles are ergonomically shaped and offer best gripping and comfortable working. The diagonal cutting pliers are forged of a high-quality chrome-vanadium ball bearing steel.
All versions are electrically dissipative 
ideal-tek pliers stand for quality with the highest requirements of precision, ergonomics and durability.
The cutting shapes and cutting performance:
With bevel (facet)
Normal cut. Suitable for cutting hard and soft steel wires as well as soft materials such as copper wire and cable.
With large bevel (facet)
Suitable for cutting hard and very hard steel wires. Long service life.
Without bevel flush (facet)
Flush cut for soft materials.
ERGO-TEK
The pliers of the ERGO-TEK series have a modified ergonomic handle. This adapts optimally to the hand which has a positive effect on the user especially in case of long, intensive and powerful working processes.
ERGO-TEK SLIM
In consideration of anatomic differences the new, lightweight ERGO-TEK SLIM series has been designed for small hands - providing the same ergonomics, ESD safety and technical advantages that have always characterized ideal-tek
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Catalogues
Product Family
Ideal-tek ESD diagonal cutting pliers 5540/41/42
Workwear | Professional Footwear 2024
DPV main catalog 2023 | 2024