Knipex 98 21 45 Slotted Screwdriver 4.5mm 287mm VDE 1000V

The Knipex 98 21 45 is a 4.5 mm slotted screwdriver with a 180 mm blade, engineered specifically for meter installation work where extra blade reach is required. Its VDE-tested insulating multi-component handle is rated to 1000V AC and meets DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 standards, making it suitable for live electrical work. The burnished tip and anti-roll grip profile provide controlled torque transfer in confined panel spaces.

Specifications:

• Part number: 98 21 45
• Manufacturer: Knipex
• EAN: 4003773026426
• Product type: Slotted screwdriver
• Overall dimensions: 287 x 28 x 29 mm
• Overall length: 287 mm
• Blade length: 180 mm
• Uninsulated blade length: 15 mm
• Handle length: 107 mm
• Blade width: 4.5 mm
• Blade thickness: 0.8 mm
• Weight: 66 g
• Tip finish: Burnished
• Handle: Insulating multi-component handle, VDE-tested
• Voltage rating: 1000V AC
• Standard: DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900
• VDE tested: Yes
• REACH: Contains no SVHC
• RoHS: Not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Ergonomically optimized 2-component handle designed for fatigue-free and hand-friendly force transmission during extended use
• Anti-roll handle shape prevents the tool from rolling off workbenches and ladder trays
• 180 mm blade length specially suited for meter installation where standard blade lengths cannot reach terminal screws
• VDE-tested insulating handle rated to 1000V AC for safe use on live electrical installations
• Burnished tip finish for corrosion resistance and reliable screw engagement

Applications:

• Meter installation and utility metering cabinet assembly
• Tightening slotted terminal screws in domestic and commercial distribution boards
• Maintenance and inspection work on metering equipment and DIN rail devices
• Live panel work up to 1000V AC where VDE-rated insulation is required
• Electrical installation work in switchgear enclosures with restricted access to deep-set terminals

Also known as: Knipex 98 21 45, Knipex 982145, KNP982145, Knipex 4.5mm VDE screwdriver, Knipex 1000V slotted screwdriver.