Ready to work
A permanently ready standby mode, with no external power supply.
NP4 · Powder-actuated rescue cutter
RESCUE POWER.
READY WHEN
IT MATTERS.
The SAVETOOL NP4 is a self-contained pyrotechnic rescue cutter for metal structures in extreme conditions. Built around one purpose: save lives.
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One operator. Individual cartridges.
No external power supply.Explore the technical specification ↓
No external power supply.Explore the technical specification ↓
20ton-force
Cutting force
20mm
Steel rod · single shot
15.5kg
Tool weight
5sec
Cartridge change
Self-contained performance
POWER WITHOUT
THE TETHER.
Individual cartridges power the cutter. No liquids, lines, electricity, pump station or gasoline. SAVETOOL stays autonomous and ready for work.
Go where needed
A self-contained tool for hard-to-reach areas and heavy smoke.
A wide working range
Published temperature range: −60°F to 130°F. Designed for operation near open fire.
One-person operation
One operator. A 5-second cartridge change. Straightforward maintenance.
Original product demonstration
SEE THE CUTTER.
IN ACTION.
Real footage of the SAVETOOL cutter at work on a vehicle. Explore the original demonstration, then talk to us about your team’s requirements.
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Professional applications
THE RIGHT TOOL.
THE REAL WORLD.
Explore SAVETOOL for your team’s work, then talk to us about the application, training and delivery.
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Vehicle
extrication
Metal structures. Confined access. A self-contained rescue cutter for teams responding to road incidents.
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Urban search
& rescue
A portable cutting tool for rescue teams evaluating access through metal structures in difficult environments.
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Industrial
response
Autonomous cutting for professional teams assessing emergency equipment for industrial sites.
Explore the applicationNP4 / At a glance
ENGINEERED
TO BE
AUTONOMOUS.
20 ton-force of cutting force in a 15.5 kg tool. The numbers you need, in one place.
| Operation mode | Totally autonomous |
|---|---|
| Cutting force | 20 ton-force |
| Energy source | Pyrotechnic cartridge |
| Steel rod diameter cut in a single shot | 20 mm |
| Number of operators | 1 person |
| Maximum cutting-head jaw | Length 140 mm / Height 90 mm |
| Cutter dimensions | 870 × 170 × 130 mm |
| Weight | 15.5 kg |
| Cartridge change time | 5 sec |
| Actuation frequency | Unlimited |
Public-sector references
PART OF THE
RESCUE
CONVERSATION.
From regional procurement to practical demonstrations and professional publications, explore SAVETOOL’s public-sector story.
NP4 demonstration at Arctic 2023
Ural Institute · EMERCOM of Russia
Press & publications
THE SAVETOOL
STORY, IN PRINT.
The story behind the SAVETOOL pyrotechnic rescue cutter.
Russian Business GuideSAVETOOL: product development and international attention.
DK.RUAn interview about SAVETOOL and manufacturing in Dzerzhinsk.
InterfaxSAVETOOL’s manufacturing project at the Kulibin special economic zone.
What powers the cutter?
The tool uses a pyrotechnic cartridge. The applicable cartridge is a 7.62 × 54R blank cartridge. Contact SAVETOOL to discuss other cartridge types.
Does the tool need an external power supply?
No. SAVETOOL is totally autonomous: no liquids, lines, electricity, pump station or gasoline are required.
Is worldwide delivery available?
Yes. Worldwide delivery is available. Check the internal regulations of your country before ordering.
Is training available with delivery?
Yes. A specialist provides on-site training with delivery of the first batch. Online training is available 24/7 on request.