Zupper Ratchet Armored Cable Cutter 70mm ZC-70A

Underground power distribution and heavy industrial M&E projects frequently utilize armored cables to protect the electrical conductors from mechanical damage. Cutting through these steel-tape or steel-wire armored cables with standard hand shears destroys the tool's blades, while using abrasive angle grinders creates hazardous sparks and damages the internal copper core.

The Zupper ratchet cable cutter ZC-70A was manufactured specifically to conquer these tough armored cables safely and efficiently. As a heavy-duty ratchet cutter, it is specifically used for shearing through copper (Cu) and aluminum (Al) armored cables with an outer diameter of up to 70mm. By combining an advanced ratcheting gear mechanism with specialized telescopic handles, this tool provides immense mechanical leverage, allowing technicians to execute perfectly clean cold-cuts on armored lines without relying on hydraulic pumps.

The strategic advantage for underground installations

For field technicians handling rugged armored cables in trenches or confined manholes, the ZC-70A provides unparalleled mechanical cutting power.

Precision-forged armored cutting blades

Unlike standard cutters designed only for soft copper, the ZC-70A is equipped with high-carbon, heat-treated alloy steel blades. The jaw geometry is engineered to bypass and slice through the tough outer steel armor while simultaneously shearing the inner copper or aluminum conductors. This ensures the cable retains its perfectly round profile, leaving a clean, burr-free end that is immediately ready for stripping and lug termination.

Telescopic handles for maximum leverage

Cutting through a 70mm armored cable requires significant physical force. To solve this, the ZC-70A features extendable telescopic handles. In confined spaces, the handles can be kept short for maximum agility. When extreme cutting force is required, the operator can extend the handles (from 380mm up to 485mm) to dramatically increase the mechanical leverage, reducing physical exertion and fatigue during repetitive cuts.

High-leverage ratcheting gear mechanism

The precision-machined ratcheting system allows the operator to advance the heavy-duty blades incrementally. With each pump of the handles, the gear locks into place, multiplying the cutting force and preventing the blade from slipping off the heavy armored cable. This step-by-step cutting process ensures absolute safety and control.

Technical specifications

To guarantee this ratchet cutter meets your rugged on-site electrical standards, here are its exact operational limits:

• Model: Zupper ZC-70A

• Operation mechanism: Mechanical ratchet (Gear-driven)

• Maximum cutting diameter: Ø 70 mm (Outer diameter)

• Supported materials: Cu/Al cables and Armored Cu/Al cables

• (Important: While designed for armored cables, this tool is NOT suitable for cutting solid steel rods, wire ropes, or ACSR cables).

• Blade material: Heat-treated high-carbon alloy steel

• Handle design: Telescopic (Adjustable length)

• Tool length: 380 mm (Retracted) / 485 mm (Extended)

• Tool weight: Approx. 3.2 kg (Includes heavy-duty canvas transport bag)

Need motorized cutting power? Explore our battery hydraulic range

While the mechanical ZC-70A is an incredibly reliable tool for armored cables, dealing with high-volume cutting across massive underground infrastructure projects can still cause operator fatigue over a long shift.

(Please note: The price listed at the top of this page is for the manual ZC-70A ratchet cutter only).

Zupper battery hydraulic cable cutter (Heavy duty)

If your team needs to eliminate physical pumping entirely, we highly recommend upgrading to our automated cordless cutting systems. Powered by an 18V Lithium-ion platform, our battery hydraulic cutters deliver motorized, hydraulic shearing through the thickest armored cables in just seconds, drastically accelerating your project timeline. Click the image below to view our Zupper battery-powered cable cutter specifications and pricing.

Local fulfillment through Asia Pro Equip (A.P.E)

When your electrical team is deployed to pull heavy armored cables for a new substation, waiting weeks for reliable cutting tools is unacceptable.

At Asia Pro Equip, we maintain physical, ready-to-deploy stock of the Zupper ZC-70A ratchet armored cable cutter directly in our regional distribution centers across Singapore and Malaysia. As soon as your procurement order is approved, the equipment is handed over to our local logistics network, ensuring your on-site teams stay fully equipped and on schedule.

Upgrade your cutting toolkit today

Ready to eliminate angle grinders and inefficient hand saws when dealing with armored cables? Contact our technical sales team today to verify current stock levels, request a transparent corporate quote, and arrange your local delivery.

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• Website: https://asiaproequip.com