Description
VIBRANT PERFORMANCE Heavy Duty AN Hose Cutting Shears
Achieve Professional, Clean Hose Cuts Every Time
The Vibrant Performance Heavy Duty Hose Cutting Shears are the essential tool for any serious builder or mechanic working with flexible fluid lines. Engineered for precision and durability, these shears make the difficult task of cutting braided and non-braided flex hose simple, ensuring you get a clean, burr-free cut that is critical for proper hose end assembly.
Overview
- Description: Heavy Duty AN Hose Cutting Shears
- AN Size Range: -3AN to -20AN Hose
- Part Number: 2989
- Supplier: Vibrant Performance
Features
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Built to last, these shears provide the leverage and strength needed to cut tough braided hose materials.
- Precision Cuts: Designed to deliver a perfectly straight, clean cut, eliminating frayed ends and ensuring a secure fit for AN hose ends.
- Wide Compatibility: Ideal for use on both Vibrant braided and non-braided flex hoses.
- Versatile Sizing: Suitable for a broad range of hose sizes, from -3 AN up to -20 AN.
Stop struggling with makeshift cutters and invest in the right tool for a professional-grade fluid system installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: These shears are specifically designed for cutting Vibrant braided and non-braided flexible fluid hoses. They work excellently on rubber-lined, synthetic, and certain PTFE-lined hoses. They are the ideal tool for preparing the hose for AN (Army/Navy) style fittings.
A: The AN (Army-Navy) sizing system is a standard for fluid transfer components, particularly common in motorsports and aerospace.
The sizes are designated by a “dash number” (e.g., -4, -6, -8) which is based on the size of the tube/hose it is designed for.
| AN Size | Nomimal Tube OD | Thread Size (OD x TPI) | Thread Type | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3AN | 3/16″ | 3/8″ x 24 | UNF | Brake, Clutch, Gauge Lines |
| -4AN | 1/4″ | 7/16″ x 20 | UNF | Fuel, Oil, Vacuum Lines |
| -5AN | 5/16″ | 1/2″ x 20 | UNF | Less common, sometimes used for small oil lines |
| -6AN | 3/8″ | 9/16″ x 18 | UNF | Standard Fuel/Oil Feed/Return |
| -8AN | 1/2″ | 3/4″ x 16 | UNF | High-Flow Fuel/Oil Lines |
| -10AN | 5/8″ | 7/8″ x 14 | UNF | High-Performance Fuel/Coolant Lines |
| -12AN | 3/4″ | 1 1/16″ x 12 | UNF | Large Oil/Coolant/Water Lines |
| -16AN | 1″ | 1 5/16″ x 12 | UNF | High-Volume Fluid Transfer |
| -20AN | 1 1/4″ | 1 5/8″ x 12 | UNF | Heavy-Duty Fluid Transfer |
A: The shears are rated for use on hoses ranging from -3 AN up to -20 AN sizes. This covers virtually all common automotive, marine, and motorsports fluid delivery applications.
A: While no shear can completely eliminate the need for proper technique when cutting stainless steel braid, these heavy-duty shears are designed to deliver a far cleaner, quicker, and straighter cut than a hacksaw or utility knife. For the best results on stainless braided hose, we recommend placing a strip of electrical tape around the hose where you plan to cut before using the shears to stabilise the braid.
Alastair Robins (verified owner) –
Good strong product