Thrust Cut Nippers - Guillotine Type Fan Gate Nippers
JDV's Thrust Cut Nippers are the ideal tool for cutting wide fan gates.These nippers are designed to withstand the demands of high volume production environments.
The TC-63 nippers are capable of cutting fan gates as wide as 3 inches, while the TC-40 nippers can cut gates as wide as 1-1/2 inches. An optional heat package allows the degating of hard plastics without any stress cracks or chipping.
Why should you use a Thrust Cut Nipper?
- No more using expensive, long nipper blades to cut fan gates
- Prevents fractures and discoloring of parts
- Longer blade life than traditional nippers!
- Very cost effective... replacement blade is very inexpensive
- Optional "heating package" that can be added for future applications
- Optional linear slide provides 45mm of travel approach to the gate (TC-40 models only)
| Part No. | Description | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|
| TC-40R | Right-Hand, No heat | 1315 |
| TC-40L | Left-Hand, No heat | 1315 |
| TC-63R | Right-Hand, No heat | 4218 |
| TC-63L | Left-Hand, No heat | 4218 |
| TCH-40R | Right-Hand, With Heat | 1669* |
| TCH-40L | Left-Hand, With Heat | 1669* |
| TCH-63R | Right-Hand, With Heat | 4572* |
| TCH-63L | Left-Hand, With Heat | 4572* |
* Weight includes heat package
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Heat Control Features:
- Auto-tune controller with digital display
- Temperature range: Ambient to 400°F
- 50 watt cartridge heater
- 115V A/C input voltage
- Machine mountable
- Teflon® jacketed leads
- HC-20 models can control up to 2 TC nippers
- HC-30 models can control up to 6 TC nippers
Cold part cut with |
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- Stress Cracks |
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- No Stress Cracks |
LS-45 Linear Slide Features:
- Mirror-image mounting for right and left hand TC-40 model nippers
- Ideal for fully-automated operations
- Linear bearing "V" block design
- Double-action slide
- Mounting plate for TC-40 model nippers
- Made with high-quality components









