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facom_985le

FACOM 985.LE aviation type tin snips

FACOM
Supplier number: FACOM 985.LE | EAN 3148512170808
Recommended Retail Price €99.69
68.60 tax incl.
€56.69 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)
On order: delivered from 09/10/2026

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Practical benefits
  • Powerful high-leverage cutting action: The integrated spring and leverage mechanism let you cut sheet metal up to 1.2 mm without fatigue.
  • Secure slip-free blade grip: Serrated cutting edges grip the material securely, ensuring you make precise and clean curved cuts.
  • Facom 985.LE ergonomic handling: Non-slip bi-material handles give you complete control and comfortable operation during heavy-duty cutting tasks.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Facom 985.LE aviation snips, you cut sheet metal up to 1.2 mm and stainless steel up to 0.8 mm with ease and precision. The high-leverage mechanism with an integrated spring allows you to tackle tight left-hand curves and straight cuts during extended jobs without hand fatigue. Forged from chrome-molybdenum steel, the 55 mm blades feature fine serrations that grip the material firmly to prevent slipping. Non-slip ergonomic bi-material handles with a red colour code give you secure handling and complete control when trimming ductwork, drywall studs, roofing sheets, or automotive body panels.



Product information FAQ
€68.60
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Product information

Key features according to our expert

  • Length (blade): 55 mm
  • Overall length: 245 mm
  • Max.thickness (600N/mm²): 1,2 mm
  • Right/left-handed: Left-handed
  • Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)

Product description

  • 985 - Tin shears

Features

  • The lever action of the blades allows long and effortless work.
  • Lever action and opening of jaws by built-in spring.
  • Fine serrations on the cutting edges to prevent slipping during cutting.
  • Blades made of forged chrome-molybdenum steel.
  • Handles made of ergonomic bimaterial with non-slip coating.
  • Standardised colour code:
    • Red: cut left (Ref 985.LE).
    • Green: cut right (Ref 985.RI).
    • Yellow: cut right (Ref 985.ST).
  • Locking of jaws after use with snap hook.
  • Cutting capacity:
    • Stainless steel 80 kg/mm²: 0.8 mm.
    • Semi-hardened steel: 1.2 mm.

All Features

Length (blade)
55 mm
Overall length
245 mm
Max.thickness (600n/mm²)
1,2 mm
Right/left-handed
Left-handed
Supplier warranty
FACOM - Lifetime (E)
Length (mm)
255
Operation
Universal
Max. sheet thickness (mm)
1.2
Blade length (mm)
55
Straight design
No

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists
Which cutting direction is the Facom 985.LE designed for?
This aviation snip is designed for left curves and straight cuts in sheet metal.
What is the maximum cutting capacity of this tool?
You can cut semi-hard steel up to 1.2 mm and stainless steel up to 0.8 mm.
What is the blade length?
The forged chrome-molybdenum steel blades have a cutting length of 55 mm.
How do you identify the cutting direction?
Following the standard colour code, red handles indicate a left-cutting direction.
Does the Facom 985.LE prevent slipping during cuts?
Yes, fine serrations on the cutting edges prevent sheet metal from slipping.
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