7 best scissors for cutting polypropylene pipes

Polymer pipes are increasingly pushing metal counterparts from the construction market. The advantage of plastic is ease, simplicity of processing, the possibility of self-assembly, resistance to corrosion. Work does not require many tools, scissors for cutting become one of the necessary. They allow you to make an even cut with one hand, spending a minimum of time to prepare for the subsequent welding. Depending on the operating conditions and intensity of work, different tools are required. Our experts will help to understand the nuances of the choice of scissors for cutting polypropylene pipes.

How to choose a scissors for cutting polypropylene pipes

1. Pipe diameter. One of the most important characteristics of scissors is the range of pipe diameters with which the tool can handle. For laying water pipes in a private house or floor heating devices most often used pipes with a diameter of 10-20 mm. At installation of systems of heating the polypropylene pipes reinforced by aluminum foil are applied. Thickness of pipes reaches 42 mm.
2. Design features. There are several groups of scissors that can be found on the construction market.
3. The most affordable tool are scissors. with ratchet mechanism. It is convenient to work with them with one hand, cutting off pipes with a diameter of 3-42 mm. But after prolonged use, the brush gets tired.
4. With minimal effort, it is possible to cut polypropylene pipes with scissors. with ratchet. The maximum diameter of the blanks is 63 mm.
5. Battery Cutters refer to the professional tool. When working, the installer just needs to press the power button, and all the effort will provide an electric drive.
6. Scissor components. Choosing a tool for cutting propylene, you need to thoroughly inspect the following details of the design.
7. Blade must be not only sharp, but also hard. The longest are not dull blades of tool steel with quenching up to 60 HRC.
8. Lever provides comfort in work. The presence of rubberized inserts allows you to work even with wet hands. A useful option can be a graduation scale applied to the handle.
9. Supporting part should be wide, then the cut will be smooth (angle of 90 degrees). When laying the pipe on the support should not be skewed or offset.
10. After each compression, it is important to quickly return the blade to its original position. Optimally scissors with automatic lead.
11. The clamp allows you to safely transport and store the tool. This may be a latch or staple that holds cutting parts in a closed position.

We have selected 7 best scissors for cutting polypropylene pipes. All of them are sold in stores in Russia. The distribution of places was taken into account expert opinion and feedback installers amateur.

Rating the best scissors for cutting polypropylene pipes

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating the best scissors for cutting polypropylene pipes	1	VALTEC with a diameter of 40 mm	665 ₽
	2	Rothenberger Rocut 42 TC 52000 0-42mm	4 520 ₽
	3	Virax PC-32	1 796 ₽
	4	Ridgid 1442N	5 535 ₽
	5	REMS ROS P 42P	6 650 ₽
	6	63mm Fit Universal Scissors	2 700 ₽
	7	MGF UNIQUE 63	6 150 ₽

VALTEC with a diameter of 40 mm

Rating: 4.9

The winner of our rating were affordable and high-quality scissors VALTEC with a diameter of 40 mm. The manufacturer is confident in the reliability and durability of its product, confirming this with a 2-year warranty. Silumin is used for the manufacture of the body, due to which it was possible to reduce the weight of the instrument to 0.406 kg. On average, scissors withstand about 5,000 cuts. Using the model, you can cut pipes with a thickness of reinforcing layer up to 0.6 mm. The range of tubular products is quite wide, starting with polypropylene and ending with metal polymers. Manufacturer equipped scissors ratchet and spring breeding system.

Users are satisfied with the work of scissors, they are often bought by novice installers. The disadvantage is the curve cut on large diameter pipes.

Rothenberger Rocut 42 TC 52000 0-42mm

Rating: 4.8

The maximum accuracy of cutting pipes made of polypropylene, polyethylene and metal-plastic is provided by Rothenberger Rocut 42 TC scissors. The tool can cope with pipe production with a diameter up to 42 mm. In this case, the operator is comfortable to work even with one hand. The manufacturer made a powerful cutting mechanism, which favorably affected the accuracy and quality of the cutting edge. The transfer of force is carried out by means of a rack and knife. On the handle there is a lock, ensuring safe storage and transportation of scissors.

The model took the second place in our rating. On the one hand, users are satisfied with the quality of workmanship. But the high price and the difficulty of buying a new blade do not allow the product to bypass our winner.

Virax PC-32

Rating: 4.7

Perfectly cope with cutting polymer pipes with a diameter of up to 32 mm Virax PC-32 scissors. The French manufacturer tried to make an accurate and convenient tool. The special V-shaped profile of stainless steel blades provides high cutting accuracy, eliminating the deformation of the soft tube. The bottom handle has a universal shape; it lies comfortably in any hand. Thanks to the soft touch pad, the scissors do not slip even in a wet hand. The spring mechanism is responsible for opening, the special latch is designed to lock the blade in the closed position.

Scissors perfectly proved in work if business concerns pipes of small diameter. The tool has a compact size and low weight (0.195 kg). To rise higher in the rating of the model is not allowed to limit the thickness of the pipe.

Ridgid 1442N

Rating: 4.6

Ridgid 1442N scissors are easy to use. They can be used for precise cutting of pipes made of polyethylene, PVC, polypropylene and other artificial materials. The minimum diameter of the workpiece must be at least 6 mm, the maximum pipe size is limited to 42 mm. The advantages of the American tool experts include a robust aluminum construction, no burrs after cutting, a durable ratchet mechanism. Comfortable work is provided by ergonomic grippers located on the bottom handle. They can be used to perform workpiece measurements as a ruler.

The tool stopped a step away from the top three of our rating due to the large weight (0.74 kg), and working with multilayer pipes is not recommended.

REMS ROS P 42P

Rating: 4.5

Easy to use tool will be German scissors REMS ROS P 42P. They cut with the same accuracy both thin (from 1 mm) and thick (42 mm) pipes.At the same time, experts have appreciated the quality of the cut, neither chips nor burrs remain. Scissors easily cope with metal billets and all kinds of plastic. For durable aluminum housing and hardened replaceable blades, the tool falls into our rating. A reliable ratchet mechanism that manages to cut thick-walled pipes with little effort deserves praise. After cutting, the blade quickly comes back, which allows you to speed up the work.

Professional installers have no complaints about the quality of German scissors. But the high price does not allow them to take a higher place in the ranking.

63mm Fit Universal Scissors

Rating: 4.4

If the installer requires scissors that can cut pipes with a diameter of up to 63 mm, then you should pay attention to the universal model FIT. Canadian design is designed to work with a wide range of plastic blanks. Thanks to the Chinese assembly, the price turned out attractive for the domestic consumer. At the same time, experts note a decent workmanship. Thus, the design is made of aluminum alloy, so reinforced pipes can be easily cut. For the manufacture of blades manufacturer used tool steel. Experts included the tool in the six of our rating.

Domestic users praise scissors for an affordable price and versatility. There are complaints about the quality of the cut, often you have to sharpen the blade.

MGF UNIQUE 63

Rating: 4.3

Quality scissors MGF UNIQUE 63 close our rating. This model has universal qualities, allowing to work with pipes with a diameter up to 63 mm. Thanks to a sharp blade made from a special 1080 alloy, it is possible to obtain an ideal cut for polymers PP, PE, PVC, etc. The blade has a high hardness (55-58 HRC), therefore the edge sharpness will be maintained for a long time. An Italian manufacturer has installed a locking hook that makes transportation and storage safe. Experts noted the presence of a built-in phase picker. Pipe cutting does not require much effort due to the lever mechanism.

Professional installers are flattering about the performance of the tool and its durability. Only its price is very high.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.