Brass Non-Sparking Diagonal Cutting Pliers — ATEX Explosion-Proof Copper Alloy Wire Cutter & Side Cutter | 6" (150mm) & 8" (200mm) | Oil, Gas & Hazardous Area Use, UAE
Cut wire, cable, and leads safely in the most explosive environments on earth — the Brass Non-Sparking Diagonal Cutting Pliers are the ATEX-certified, anti-spark copper alloy wire cutter and side cutter built for instrument technicians, electrical maintenance crews, and hazardous area professionals working in oil refineries, petrochemical plants, LNG terminals, offshore platforms, chemical processing facilities, and all ATEX classified hazardous areas across the UAE and GCC. Available now at Al Faiz Hardware, your trusted non-sparking safety tools and industrial hardware supplier across the UAE. The diagonal cutting plier — also known as a side cutter, wire cutter, or diagonal cutter — is one of the most frequently used hand tools in any electrical, instrumentation, and control systems maintenance operation. In standard workshop environments, a hardened steel diagonal cutter performs perfectly well. But in UAE ATEX classified hazardous areas — where flammable gases, explosive vapours, combustible dusts, or volatile solvents are present — the hardened steel jaws of a standard cutter striking or abrading a wire can produce an ignition-capable spark that has catastrophic consequences. The Brass Non-Sparking Diagonal Cutting Pliers eliminate that ignition risk completely. Manufactured from premium brass and copper alloy throughout — including the cutting jaws, pivot, and body — these diagonal cutters deliver clean, precise cuts on electrical wire, instrument cable, tie wraps, soft rod, and metal leads with zero risk of generating sparks that could ignite the surrounding atmosphere. Available in 6" (150mm) for light-duty precise instrument and electrical work, and 8" (200mm) for heavier cable and wire cutting in demanding maintenance operations — these are the non-sparking diagonal cutters UAE oil & gas professionals, offshore platform electricians, and petrochemical instrument technicians reach for when safety is non-negotiable. Key Features & Specifications: • Material: Premium brass / copper alloy — non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant throughout all cutting and contact surfaces • Non-sparking: zero ferrous content in cutting jaws and pivot — no ignition-capable sparks on wire cutting, abrasion, or metal contact • Non-magnetic: safe for use near sensitive electronic instrumentation, control systems, MRI environments, and military applications • Corrosion-resistant: withstands UAE offshore marine, chemical, acidic, and high-humidity industrial environments • Precision-ground cutting jaws: sharp, accurate diagonal cut geometry for clean wire and cable cuts with minimum force • Drop-forged copper alloy construction: maximum density, jaw strength, and long-term cutting performance • Smooth jaw pivot: consistent cutting action and controlled grip force across the full range of wire and cable sizes • Spring-loaded return: reduces operator hand fatigue during repeated cutting operations (where applicable) • Comfortable grip: ergonomic handles for secure, controlled one-hand operation in gloved conditions • Suitable for cutting: electrical wire, instrument cable, cable ties, soft copper rod, lead wire, and thin metal leads • Available in 2 sizes: 6" (150mm) and 8" (200mm) • Compatible with ATEX Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, and Zone 22 classified hazardous areas • IECEx certified — globally recognised for oil, gas, and chemical industry hazardous area use Available Sizes Ideal Applications in the UAE & GCC: • Electrical cable cutting and termination in ATEX Zone 1 & 2 process areas • Instrument cable cutting and loop wiring in oil & gas control systems • Cutting cable ties and tie wraps during instrument installation and maintenance • Wire cutting during panel wiring, junction box maintenance, and field instrument installation • Offshore platform electrical and instrument maintenance in the Arabian Gulf • ADNOC onshore facility instrument and electrical maintenance — Abu Dhabi • LNG terminal instrument and electrical maintenance — ADGAS, GASCO, TAQA • Petrochemical plant electrical maintenance during shutdowns and turnarounds • Fuel depot and terminal electrical maintenance operations • Paint spray booth and coating line electrical maintenance (explosive vapour Zone 1 & 2) • Grain silo, flour mill, and food processing facility electrical maintenance (Zone 20/21/22) • Any ATEX classified hazardous area where wire cutting, cable work, or lead trimming is required Why UAE Instrument Technicians and Electricians Specify Non-Sparking Diagonal Cutters: In UAE oil & gas and petrochemical facilities, instrument technicians and electrical maintenance teams operate daily in ATEX classified areas where every tool carried into the zone must be non-sparking and ATEX certified. A standard hardened steel diagonal cutter — no matter how high the quality — is a prohibited tool in Zone 1 or Zone 2 areas under UAE HSE regulations and ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU requirements. The Brass Non-Sparking Diagonal Cutting Pliers from Al Faiz Hardware provide the certified, compliant, and fully documented non-sparking cutting solution that UAE hazardous area electrical and instrument teams require for everyday wire and cable work — available in both 6" and 8" sizes to cover the full range of cutting tasks from fine instrument cable to heavier power and control wiring. Completing Your Non-Sparking Tool Kit at Al Faiz Hardware: Al Faiz Hardware stocks a comprehensive range of ATEX-certified, explosion-proof non-sparking safety tools — including Non-Sparking Adjustable Wrenches (4"–24"), Non-Sparking Brass Chain Hoists (1T & 2T), Non-Sparking Center Punches (4mm–13mm), Non-Sparking Combination Spanners (6"–10"), Non-Sparking Hex Pointed Chisels, and Non-Sparking Diagonal Cutting Pliers (6" & 8"). All available for UAE-wide delivery. Order the Brass Non-Sparking Diagonal Cutting Pliers in your required size today from Al Faiz Hardware — your trusted ATEX safety tools and non-sparking hand tools supplier delivering across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and the entire UAE.
| Length (mm) |
Length (Inch) |
Weight (g) |
| 150 mm |
6" |
200 g |
| 200 mm |
8" |
365 g |