Product Description
Milwaukee M18 ACSR Cable Cutter Replacement Blades
Model Number: 48-44-0412
The Milwaukee 48-44-0412 is a set of replacement blades for the Milwaukee M18 477 MCM ACSR Cable Cutter — the cutting blade components that restore full cutting capacity and clean cut performance when the original blades have dulled from production ACSR cable cutting use. ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) cable is one of the most demanding cable cutting applications — the steel reinforcing core requires substantially higher cutting force than aluminum-only conductors of the same size, and the transition between aluminum strands and steel core creates variable cutting resistance that subjects the blade edges to the highest stress levels in cable cutter operation. The ACSR-rated blade specification is engineered for this demanding material combination, providing the edge geometry and steel hardness needed to cut cleanly through both the aluminum outer strands and the steel core in a single powered cutter cycle throughout the blade's service life.
When the blades dull from extended ACSR cutting use, the cutter requires noticeably more hydraulic pressure per cut, cut ends become less clean, and the tool may struggle to complete cuts on larger ACSR sizes within its rated capacity. Replacing the blades at this point with genuine Milwaukee OEM replacement blades restores the cutter's full rated cutting capacity and clean cut end quality for the full range of ACSR conductor sizes up to 477 MCM the tool is designed for. Using genuine Milwaukee OEM replacement blades ensures the correct blade geometry, hardness, and dimensional fit for the M18 ACSR cutter's hydraulic cutting mechanism — non-OEM blades with incorrect geometry produce degraded cut quality and can damage the cutter mechanism from improper dimensional engagement. Verify compatibility with your specific M18 ACSR cutter model at milwaukeetool.com before ordering.
Features
- ACSR-specific blade specification for aluminum-and-steel reinforced conductor cutting
- Restores full 477 MCM ACSR cutting capacity when original blades dull from production use
- Correct blade geometry and hardness for single-cycle clean cuts through ACSR cable
- Replace when cutter requires excessive force or produces ragged cut ends on ACSR
- Genuine OEM blades — verify M18 ACSR cutter model compatibility before ordering
Specifications
- Type: Replacement Cutting Blades
- Compatible Tool: Milwaukee M18 477 MCM ACSR Cable Cutter
- Application: ACSR Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Cable up to 477 MCM
Includes
- Milwaukee 48-44-0412 M18 477 ACSR Cable Cutter Replacement Blades
