72 11 160 Diagonal Cutters for plastics The Knipex 72 11 160 is used in plastics production when, for example, plastic moulded parts need to be mechanically separated from sprue after demoulding. The surface ground cutting faces are at an angle of 45°. - Cutting face flush - For nearly flush cutting of moulded plastic components from sprues - Cuts soft materials such as lead in a flush cut - With opening spring