The facom 980 universal shears have 2 opening positions the blade opening from 29 to 36 mm and the handle opening from 77 to 102 mm non slip bi material grips offer increased comfort and the shears lock in the closed position for safety a slightly serrated blade prevents any risk of slippage the shears will cut through cardboard rubber pvc and leather up to 5mm thick length 200mm 8in capacity thin sheet metal 05mm thick sheet metal 1mm aluminium 1mm electric cables 25mm