Electricians Scissors for Jointing & Stripping Cables | Cembre
Electricians scissors
These professional Scissors from Cembre, distributed by Thorne & Derrick, are designed for use by electricians for jointing cables and stripping cables. High hardness blades (56 HRC) and a non-slip serrated edge, allow precise cutting to be made even on the most difficult of materials.
To facilitate the stripping of conductors, a shaped cutting groove is integrated into both blades. Dual compound plastic hand grips: durable and robust supporting structure made from Polyamide reinforced with fibre glass; soft rubber inserts to facilitate extra grip when needed.
Cembre are world-leading manufacturers of Electrical Connectors & Cable Lugs for LV (Low Voltage), MV (MV Medium Voltage) and HV (High Voltage) jointing, termination and connection of underground cables (copper and aluminium) and overhead lines.
Contact us for excellent customer service, competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete ranges of cable lugs, connectors and tools from Cembre.
Technical Information
Material (Blade) – Tempered Steel
Material (Moulded) – Polyamide

Electricians Scissors for Jointing & Stripping Cables
Cembre Electricians Scissors | Part Finder
Part number | Type of action | Maximum section | Length | Width | Height | Weight | Colour |
Cembre SC5X | Cutting | 162 mm | 77 mm | 18 mm | 121 g | Black-Blue | |
Cembre SC6X | Cutting | 153 mm | 73.6 mm | 18 mm | 86 g | Black-Blue | |
Cembre SC3X | Cutting | 35 mm2 | 150 mm | 75 mm | 20 mm | 86 g | Black-Blue |
Cembre SC1 | Cutting | 145 mm | 68 mm | 8 mm | 105 g | Blue |
Cembre SC5X
The Cembre SC5X electricians scissors are extremely lightweight and robust for safe, easy handling and comfort – the scissors provide easy cutting of conductors up to 50sqmm using the shaped grooves in each blade, and safe and easy operation even when wearing work gloves.

Cembre SC5X Scissors
- Professional scissors with Special Steel frame for high resistance and long life.
- Ergonomic and dual compound plastic handles: structure in Polyamide loaded with Glass fibre and inserts of soft Rubber.
- The anti-loosening pivot and bevelled profile allow the accurate and consistent alignment of the blades.
- High hardness blades (58 HRC) and an anti-slip serrated edge for making precise cuts even on more difficult materials.
- Shaped groove for cutting conductor up to 50 mm².
- Supplied with carry case and swivel belt hook.
Cembre SC6X
Only 87g weight, the tapered blades and streamlined handles of the SC6X electrician scissors encourage agility and speed of operation for perfect work every time. The particular shape of the blades optimises use in limited spaces and cutting of conductors with minimum effort.

Cembre SC6X Scissors
- Handles have an integrated crimping system for end sleeves.
- The anti-loosening pivot and bevelled profile allow the accurate and consistent alignment of the blades.
- High hardness blades (58 HRC) and an anti-slip serrated edge for making precise cuts even on more difficult materials.
- Shaped groove for cutting conductor up to 50 mm².
- Supplied with carry case and belt fastening system.
Cembre SC3X
The Cembre SC3X are professional scissors equipped with a serrated blade and dual-compound plastic handles with hand protection.

Cembre SC3X Scissors
- The anti-loosening pin and bevelled profile allow the accurate and consistent alignment of the blades, required for perfect cuts and stripping.
- The high hardness of the blades (56HRC) and with their shaped grooves ensure the cutting of flexible conductors up to 35 mm2.
Cembre SC1
Standard electricians scissors with Polyamide coated handgrip; blades made from hardened and burnished Steel; equipped with a serrated blade and a strong pivot joint.

Cembre SC1 Scissors
CABLE TOOLS
Thorne & Derrick supply the most extensive range of Tools to enable the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical power systems and cables – this includes the innovative StrutSlayr which enables contractors to cut Strut channel in less than 5 seconds without manual reliance upon conventional saws or grinders. StrutSlayr improves efficiency, labour productivity and site safety without sawing sparks. To ensure the reliable operation of LV HV power systems we distribute a complete range of Jointing Tools for the the removal and stripping of outer cable sheath, semi-conductor screen and insulation from LV, MV, HV and EHV power cables from world-market leaders Alroc.
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