Description
Manual wire croppers crush mesh tray runs and leave dangerous burrs that slice communication cables during pulls. The DEWALT 20V MAX XR Wire mesh cable tray cutter bites through 6mm steel mesh wire and mild steel rod with zero kickback. A brushless motor drives a micro-hydraulic pump producing massive shearing force. Cutting case-hardened padlock shackles will fracture the precision cutting jaws.
Drop-forged chrome-molybdenum tool steel jaws undergo precision induction hardening to withstand high contact pressures without chipping. The hydraulic powerhead mounts on a forged swivel yoke that rotates 360 degrees to reach cramped ceiling rack corners. Sintered bronze pump bushings handle rapid piston cycling, while internal fluid micro-filters prevent seal wear. Overload relief valves vent hydraulic fluid when jaws encounter oversized or hardened materials.
Wire Mesh Cutter Hardware Specs
Single-trigger controls activate rapid ram advance and automatic jaw retraction. Slim jaw profiles snake between tightly woven cable basket grids without distorting adjacent wire runs.
- 0.25-inch cutting capacity bites through wire mesh tray and mild steel bolts in seconds
- Brushless 20-volt motor platform provides high cutting torque with low battery power draw
- 360-degree rotating cutter head accesses fasteners trapped behind structural wall channels
- Automatic blade retraction system resets the cutting ram immediately upon cycle completion
- Integrated LED workspace light illuminates dark ceiling drops and service plenum workspaces
- Compact inline tool frame balances total weight directly across technician palm grips
- Forged alloy steel cutting jaws withstand severe impact stress without metal fatigue
Hydraulic Dyno Bench Readings
Bench testing tracks hydraulic pressure build curves against solid cold-rolled steel rods. The 20-volt brushless motor pulls 2.8 amperes running unloaded, peaking at 18.2 amperes during jaw closure. Hydraulic line pressure peaks at 7600 PSI to fracture 6-millimeter steel wire baskets. The entire power stroke consumes 1.8 seconds from trigger pull to jaw reverse. Decibel meters record 72 dBA during cutting cycles. Motor heat remains low, rising nine degrees Fahrenheit after thirty cuts.
Field Service Operational Traps
Cutting through high-tensile Grade 8 suspension bolts will fracture the forged jaw teeth instantly. Scrap yard workers processing heavy steel bar must avoid this fine wire-basket tool. Never submerge the unsealed electric powerhead into water-filled trench sumps.
- Wipe jaw pivot points down with light silicone spray after damp worksite jobs.
- Inspect cutting blade edges for micro-fractures before morning work cycles begin.
- Blow out motor vent grilles with clean compressed air to remove airborne dust.
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
DEWALT provides a 3-Year limited warranty covering electrical and mechanical drive defects. The complete kit includes the cordless mesh tray cutter, one 20-volt 2.0Ah battery, 120-volt charger, wrist lanyard, and heavy plastic kit box.
