Facom 980 Series "Cut-All" General Purpose Shears - straight or angled blades. Serrated blades for cutting aluminum sheets (up to 1mm thick), hard sheet metal (to .5mm thickness), PVC, cardboard, rubber, floor coverings up to 5mm thick, etc. I use them for hoses & tubing, wire & cables and tie wraps.
The Facom 980 refers to a popular, heavy-duty line of professional Multi-Purpose Universal Shears (Power Scissors). Known for their high build quality and extreme versatility, they are standard equipment in workshop, automotive, and industrial maintenance environments.
The model exists in two distinct variations based on blade orientation:
- Facom 980: The straight-blade version.
- Facom 980C: The angled/offset-blade version, which keeps your hand elevated and safely away from the material during long straight cuts.
Technical Specifications
- Overall Tool Length: 205 mm (approx. 8 inches)
- Tool Weight: 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
- Adjustable Blade Opening: Ranges from 29 mm to 36 mm
- Adjustable Handle Spread: Ranges from 77 mm to 102 mm
- Blade Edge: Slightly serrated to bite down on materials and eliminate slipping mid-cut.
- Compliance: Certified to ASME B107.500 structural standards.
Material Cutting Capacities
These shears are engineered as a bridge between heavy heavy-duty scissors and traditional tin snips, easily slicing through:
- Plastics & Textiles: PVC, rubber, thick leather, and industrial carpets up to 5.0 mm thick.
- Cardboard & Insulation: High-density shipping cardboard up to 10 mm thick, packaging straps, and insulating foam.
- Sheet Metals: Aluminum sheets up to 1.0 mm thick and thin sheet steel up to 0.5 mm thick.
- Wiring: Copper electrical cables up to 2.5 mm in diameter.
Ergonomics & Safety Features
- Dual-Position Grip: A mechanical switch adapts the handle opening width, making it highly adjustable for both small and large hand sizes.
- Bi-Material Grips: Co-molded, non-slip handles provide extensive leverage without causing hot spots or hand fatigue under high force.
- Integrated Safety Lock: Features a robust thumb-activated toggle latch that locks the blades closed for safe storage in your pocket or tool chest.
