Shape and straight cutting snips

Product details
  • For continuous, straight and curved cuts
  • D216 – Painted handles
  • D116 – PVC dipped handles
  • Available in right or left cutting versions
spareparts = Show Spareparts
Order number Overall length Overall length Blade length Blade length Sheet thickness (600 N/mm²) Product life expectancy Weight
mm " mm " mm kg
D216-260 spareparts
260 10  1/4 30 1  3/16 1 ++ 0.49
D216-260L spareparts
260 10  1/4 30 1  3/16 1 ++ 0.49
D216-280 spareparts
280 11 34 1  3/8 1 ++ 0.58
D216-280L spareparts
280 11 34 1  3/8 1 ++ 0.58
D116-260 spareparts
260 10  1/4 30 1  3/16 1 + 0.49
D116-260L spareparts
260 10  1/4 30 1  3/16 1 + 0.49
D116-260-SB spareparts
260 10  1/4 30 1  3/16 1 + 0.49
D116-260L-SB spareparts
260 10  1/4 30 1  3/16 1 + 0.49
D116-280 spareparts
280 11 34 1  3/8 1 + 0.56
D116-280L spareparts
280 11 34 1  3/8 1 + 0.56
D116-280-SB spareparts
280 11 34 1  3/8 1 + 0.59
D116-280L-SB spareparts
280 11 34 1  3/8 1 + 0.59
Forged cutter head and handle

Cutter head and handle are drop‐forged as a single unit. This is what makes them so robust and reliable.

Induction hardened cutting edges

Extra hard cutting edges guarantee more increased durability and optimal cutting results.

Bolted joint

All conventional metal snips can be disassembled for easy sharpening, thus extending their service life!

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  • The stable all-rounder
  • Use the product only in its original condition.
  • Use the product only for its intended purpose. Improper use can cause personal injury or property damage.
  • Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.
  • Wear work or assembly gloves to protect your hands.
  • Wear safety footwear to protect your feet.
  • Thew handle must always be free of oil and grease to prevent slipping.
  • Keep the product out of reach of children.
  • Small parts must not be swallowed or inserted into body openings.
  • Check the product for damage before each use and make sure that all moving parts are working properly.
  • A damaged product must not be used.
  • Follow the care instructions for each product – see www.bessey.de.
  • Use only original BESSEY spare parts
  • Sheet metal snips must only be used to cut thin sheets of non-hardened steel.
  • The cutting tool may only be used by hand without any additional aids.
  • The cutting tool must be ground regularly and professionally. Dull cutting tools increase the risk of injury.
  • Shears parts made of forged steel, coated handle ends
  • Connecting elements made of steel, galvanised
  • Clean the rails with solvent.
  • Rub the cutting edge with a lightly oiled cloth (remove material dust) in regular cycles, depending on the degree of soiling.
  • Regularly oil the screw connections on the inside of the blade.
  • Rusty or scratched cutting edge, gently scrape it off with an oil stone.
  • If the snips exhibit too much play, adjust the screw iIt must still be possible to open and close the shears easily).