Draper 69170 VDE Combination Pliers 160mm expert quality, drop forged from chrome vanadium steel correctly hardened and tempered with additionally induction hardened cutting edges, each Draper 69170 plier has been tested to 10,000V for safe 1000V AC or 1500V DC live line working, lacquered finish for corrosion protection with heavy duty, fully insulated, soft grip handles with slip guards
Manufactured to DIN Standard and individually certified to EN 60900:2004
***EN60900 is the European Standard for hand tools for live working up to 1000v AC or 1500v DC, any hand tool for live working must be manufactured and approved to this standard, unless the toolyou purchase has the conformance marks stamped on and fully certified it is probably not up to the relavent standards required, all Draper electrical pliers have been rigorously tested to EN60900:2004 so you are sure & safe in the knowledge will perform as required***
***Live line working: when working on electrical installations , it is safest to disconnect these systems from the energy supply first, only a skilled & qualified electrician may work on live installations and then only in conformance with the relevant industrial safety standards, think safe work safe at all times***
