For engineers, electricians, mechanics and technicians, cutting hard wire is an everyday task. Whether working with spring steel, electrical cable or specialist wire in industrial applications, repeated cutting can quickly lead to hand fatigue, reduced precision and lower productivity. British manufacturer Maun Industries has spent more than 80 years developing tools that solve practical workplace challenges, and its Diagonal Cutting Pliers are a prime example of that engineering philosophy in action.
Proudly manufacturing in the UK since 1944, Maun Industries has built its reputation by designing innovative specialist tools that combine exceptional performance with long-term durability. Its strapline, No Ordinary Plier Maker. Since 1944, reflects a commitment to creating tools that help professionals work more efficiently, comfortably and accurately.
Engineered to work harder
Designed specifically for demanding engineering, industrial and electrical applications, Maun’s Diagonal Cutting Pliers deliver clean, precise cuts whilst significantly reducing the effort required by the user. At the heart of the design is a compound-lever mechanism that multiplies hand force by up to 25 times, allowing hard wire to be cut with considerably less effort than conventional diagonal cutters of a similar size.
The result is a tool that not only makes cutting easier but also reduces fatigue during prolonged use. For professionals who spend hours working with wire every day, this ergonomic advantage can improve both comfort and productivity while maintaining consistent cutting performance throughout the working day.
Precision is equally important. The cutting jaws are induction hardened to HRC 64, providing outstanding durability and edge retention, while accurately machined cutting edges deliver clean, reliable cuts across a wide range of materials. Robust construction and a corrosion-resistant finish ensure the pliers continue to perform in demanding workshop, engineering, manufacturing and maintenance environments.
Built for professional performance
Available in 140mm and 160mm sizes, the Diagonal Cutting Plier range includes classic steel handles, PVC comfort grip versions for enhanced user comfort and fully insulated 1000V models certified to IEC 60900:2018 for professional electrical applications. This comprehensive choice enables engineers and maintenance professionals to select the right tool for their working environment without compromising on cutting performance.
Whether cutting hard wire during equipment installation, carrying out routine maintenance or undertaking precision assembly work, professionals need tools they can rely on day after day. Maun’s Diagonal Cutting Pliers have been engineered to deliver consistent cutting performance, greater user comfort and the long-term durability demanded in modern engineering environments.
Timothy Scholes, Managing Director of Maun Industries, said, ‘At Maun Industries, every product starts with a real-world challenge. Our Diagonal Cutting Pliers were developed to help professionals cut hard wire more efficiently while reducing the physical effort involved. By combining innovative engineering with robust British manufacturing, we’ve created a tool that delivers greater cutting power, exceptional durability and the reliability our customers depend on every day.
‘For more than 80 years we’ve focused on solving problems through better engineering rather than simply producing another version of an existing tool. That’s what continues to set Maun Industries apart and why professionals around the world trust our products to perform in demanding applications.’
Built to last and engineered to perform, Maun’s Diagonal Cutting Pliers demonstrate how intelligent design and British manufacturing expertise can transform one of the most common workshop tasks into a faster, safer and more comfortable experience.
