Klein Tools Pipe Cutter 50080 2 Inch Ratcheting PVC (CPVC PEX Conduit Tubing Shear Steel Pierce Point Blade Die Cast Aluminum Hand Shear)

Klein Tools 50080 2 Inch Ratcheting PVC and Tubing Pipe Cutter

The Klein Tools 50080 2-Inch Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter operates as a hand-held mechanical pipe shear engineered to make square, burr-free cuts through plastic conduits and synthetic tubing. Featuring a high-carbon steel pierce-point blade mounted inside a die-cast aluminum frame, this tool cuts Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC, CPVC, and PEX piping up to 2.0 inches Inner Diameter (2.375 inches Outer Diameter). Outfitted with a multi-step ratcheting mechanism, soft-molded comfort grips, quick handle-pull blade retraction, and a tail-end steel locking latch, this cutter enables plumbers and electricians to execute fast pipe modifications without cracking pipe walls.

Best Used For:

• Schedule 40 & 80 PVC Conduit Cutting: Slicing thick-walled 2-inch PVC electrical conduit and drain lines square for glue couplings and solvent fittings.
• CPVC & PEX Plumbing Installation: Executing burr-free cuts on CPVC water distribution lines and flexible PEX tubing without deforming pipe walls.
• Irrigation & Synthetic Pipe Rough-In: Cutting agricultural lines and plastic conduits in trenching operations using single-handed ratcheting pressure.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• 2.0-Inch Inner Diameter Cutting Capacity: Slices synthetic pipe up to 2.0 inches ID and 2.375 inches OD (Schedule 40/80 PVC, CPVC, PEX).
• High-Leverage Ratcheting Mechanism: Multi-step mechanical ratchet multiplies manual hand pressure to reduce cutting force on heavy-wall pipe.
• High-Carbon Pierce-Point Steel Blade: Geometry-milled blade nose pierces hard plastic walls cleanly to prevent hairline fractures and burrs.
• Lightweight Die-Cast Aluminum Frame: Rugged aluminum chassis provides structural rigidity while reducing arm strain during repeated overhead cuts.
• Quick Pull-to-Retract Mechanism: Pulling handle grips fully outward instantly retracts the blade to reset for successive cutting cycles.
• Integral Tail Lock Latch: Metal safety latch holds handles closed for compact storage and blade protection in tool pouches.

What’s Included

• (1) Klein Tools 50080 2-Inch Heavy-Duty Ratcheting PVC and PEX Tubing Pipe Cutter

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When cutting cold or brittle 2-inch Schedule 80 PVC pipe, score the outer circumference lightly with the pierce-point blade before ratcheting all the way through. Pre-scoring distributes initial cutting pressure around the pipe wall, preventing unexpected cracking along the pipe length.