Hand Tools Wire and Cable Strippers
Description
Hand tools wire and cable strippers are designed to remove the protective insulation surrounding a wire. They typically feature jaws with at least one void between opposing blades, allowing them to grip and strip the insulation from the wire without damaging the conductor itself. These tools often include notches that accommodate various wire gauges, enabling the removal of plastic insulation effectively and efficiently.
Working Principle
Wire and cable strippers operate by using a clamping die or serrated teeth to grip the insulation. The operator applies pressure to the handles, causing the blades to slice through the insulation. For manual strippers, the user may need to rotate the tool to complete the cut. Some designs include multiple cavities to accommodate different wire sizes, allowing for a full incision upon compression. This process is crucial as it ensures that the conductor is exposed without being damaged, which is essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of electrical connections.
Applications
Wire and cable strippers are used in various applications, including electrical work, where precise stripping of wire insulation is necessary for creating secure connections. They are commonly used in the assembly of electrical panels, wiring harnesses, and during the installation of electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Specific examples include stripping wires for connecting light fixtures, outlets, and switches.
Advantages over other Wire and Cable Strippers
Hand tools wire and cable strippers offer several advantages over nonspecific tools like pen knives or pliers. They provide a more precise and efficient stripping process, reducing the risk of damaging the wire. This precision is particularly beneficial when working with large quantities of wires, as it enhances productivity and quality. Additionally, the presence of multiple notches for different wire gauges allows for versatility and ease of use.
Limitations
One limitation of hand tools wire and cable strippers is that they rely on manual operation, which can be less efficient for high-volume stripping tasks compared to benchtop or automated strippers. Additionally, improper use or dull blades can lead to frayed wires or incomplete stripping, which can compromise the electrical connection.
Considerations
When selecting hand tools wire and cable strippers, several factors should be considered. Initial costs are generally low, making them an affordable option for many users. However, operating expenses can include the need for periodic blade replacement to maintain accuracy and efficiency. Durability is typically high, especially for tools made of quality materials like steel. Accuracy is crucial, as improper stripping can lead to electrical issues. Maintenance costs are generally low, but regular inspection and cleaning are recommended to ensure optimal performance.
from RS Components, Ltd.
PACKAGED STRIP TOOL 10-22AWG STRAND WIRE [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from RS Components, Ltd.
FIBRE OPTIC CABLE STRIPPER (CLOTHES PIN) [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Lumberg Automation - A Belden Brand
Stripping tool for 3 and 4 pole cables. Especially suitable for the stripping of 224 and 225 cable. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: 224/225 Cable
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Eraser Company, Inc.
This precision wire stripper is for wires insulated with problematic material. It is extraordinarily well suited for removing insulation from PMMA waveguides with PH sheath. The pliers are made of fiberglass reinforced polyamide with exchangeable blade. The HBS1 is suitable for wires with insulation... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Desktop
from Automation24, Inc.
Cable stripper 16 30 135 SB from KNIPEX Tools has the capability to strip cables from 1/4 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter. 16 30 135 SB has a length of 5 1/4 in. (135 mm), and is made of shock-resistant plastic to ensure durability. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for connected wire-end ferrules strips. Cutting. Stripping. Crimping. Automatic feeding of wire end ferrules. Ratchet guarantees precise crimping. Release option in the event of incorrect operation. Efficient: only one tool needed for cable work, and thus... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Designed especially for electronic assembly to aerospace standards, the wire stripper combines high production rates with consistently high wiring reliability. It is especially valuable when working with fine gage wire. Each unit has adjustable strip and wire-gage stops. The rugged alloy blades have... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. (FIS) was founded in 1985 to fulfill the growing need in the communications industry for fiber optic cables and connectivity equipment. Corporate Headquarters - Fiber Instrument Sales is headquartered at the Fiber Optic Research Park in the... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
- Features: ACS Armored Cable Slitter
from PHOENIX CONTACT USA
Stripping tool, for conductors and cables of 6.0 to 16.0 mm diameter [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Glenair, Inc.
The Right Tool for Every Interconnect Assembly Requirement Glenair offers its connector and connector accessory customers every convenience in the provision of contact termination, shield termination, and backshell-to-connector assembly tooling. We are also proud to offer branded solutions from... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Features: Crimper; Connector Tool Kit
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Princess Auto Limited
CHANNELLOCK ® 908 Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Features: Crimper
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fluke
Fluke Networks ’ D-Snips heavy duty wire strippers offer a unique ergonomically-designed handle that leverages your power, providing 1 – 1 ½ times the cutting force with half the effort. Minimize hand fatigue with the special tail on the handle. Heavy duty wire strippers Made with... [See More]
- Power: Electrical; Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: Fiber Optic; Network/Cabling
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Proto® Industrial Tools
6 1/2 INCH. COMFORT GRIP HANDLE TYPE. JAW SIZE 1 29/64 INCH L X 45/64 INCH W X 23/64 INCH THK. TIP ANGLE 45 DEG. WEIGHT 0.3 LB [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from LAPP
ETHERLINE ® cables, cord sets and connectivity products are designed to provide reliable network communications in the demanding industrial and process control environment where difficult EMI conditions are pervasive. Properties: Designed for harsh industrial applications. Standard shielding... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Greenlee Textron, Inc.
Wire and cable termination tools are ul and cul certified with seven major brands of lugs and splices. choose from smart features such as intellicrimp ™ and autostop on gator ® brand battery tools, or try our comprehensive selection of manual tools whenever you need to strip, cut, and... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Lumberg Automation - A Belden Brand
Stripping tool for 5 pole cables. Especially suitable for the stripping of 228 cable. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: 228 Cable
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Eraser Company, Inc.
JCS Cable Stripper. Item # DE0035. A cable stripper with a unique adjustable depth swivel blade which cuts insulation on large cables both longitudinally and circumferentially, enabling insulation to be peeled off easily even for cables where insulation is molded tightly on conductors. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Automation24, Inc.
With cable stripper AM 16 - 9204190000 from Weidm üller, PVC insulated round cables with a diameter from 6 to 17 mm can be stripped at any point. The cutting depth is easily adjustable up to 2.5 mm. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for connected wire-end ferrules strips. Cutting. Stripping. Crimping. Automatic feeding of wire end ferrules. Ratchet guarantees precise crimping. Release option in the event of incorrect operation. Efficient: only one tool needed for cable work, and thus... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. (FIS) was founded in 1985 to fulfill the growing need in the communications industry for fiber optic cables and connectivity equipment. Corporate Headquarters - Fiber Instrument Sales is headquartered at the Fiber Optic Research Park in the... [See More]
- Power: Electrical; Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
- Features: AFL Hot Jacket Stripper
from Princess Auto Limited
CHANNELLOCK ® 957 Ergonomic Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Features: Crimper
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fluke
Fluke Networks offers a variety of cable stripper and cutters for coaxial cables, UTP/STP telephone and data cables and other flexible cables. Telephone installers use the double-slotted cable stripper for 22/24 AWG wire installation. Use the coax cable stripper to perform 2-level and 3-level... [See More]
- Power: Electrical; Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: Fiber Optic; Network/Cabling
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Proto® Industrial Tools
6 19/64 INCH. COMFORT GRIP HANDLE TYPE. INSULATION VOLTAGE 1000 V. JAW SIZE 1 29/64 INCH L X 45/64 INCH W X 23/64 INCH THK. TIP ANGLE 45 DEG. WEIGHT 0.44 LB [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Greenlee Textron, Inc.
Greenlee communications offers a complete line of innovative and industry-leading test & measurement solutions for the communication service provider industry. For more than 140 years, Greenlee has been a provider of quality tools to the woodworking industry and, for over 70 years, to the... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
from Eraser Company, Inc.
The LS series wire and cable strippers are precision wire and cable strippers. Blades are available to cover most applications and all are manufactured to exacting standards to provide a clean strip. Custom stripping blades can be manufactured for specific applications. Blades are quickly changed or... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Desktop
from Automation24, Inc.
With the stripping tool AM 25 - 9001540000 from Weidm üller, PVC insulated round cables with a diameter from 6 to 25 mm can be stripped at any point. The cutting depth is easily adjustable up to 4.5 mm. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for connected wire-end ferrules strips. Cutting. Stripping. Crimping. Automatic feeding of wire end ferrules. Ratchet guarantees precise crimping. Release option in the event of incorrect operation. Efficient: only one tool needed for cable work, and thus... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. (FIS) was founded in 1985 to fulfill the growing need in the communications industry for fiber optic cables and connectivity equipment. Corporate Headquarters - Fiber Instrument Sales is headquartered at the Fiber Optic Research Park in the... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: Fiber Optic
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Princess Auto Limited
Wire Stripper and Crimper [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Features: Crimper
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Proto® Industrial Tools
AUTOMATIC SPRING RETURN, PLIER NOSE TYPE. 6 1/16 INCH. 22 AWG MIN. WIRE SIZE. 30 AWG MAX. WIRE SIZE. PLASTISOL GRIP HANDLE TYPE. PROTO[R] BRAND. WEIGHT 0.21 LB [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Features: Cutters / Scissors
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Greenlee Textron, Inc.
From safe, insulated tools to screw-holding drivers, hex keys and pliers, greenlee hand tools are designed by professional electricians, backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and made for the trade ®. For more than 140 years, Greenlee has been a provider of quality tools to the woodworking... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Eraser Company, Inc.
The LS series wire and cable strippers are precision wire and cable strippers. Blades are available to cover most applications and all are manufactured to exacting standards to provide a clean strip. Custom stripping blades can be manufactured for specific applications. Blades are quickly changed or... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Desktop
from Automation24, Inc.
Replacement blades 12 19 06 are compatible with wire stripper 12 12 06 from KNIPEX tools. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for connected wire-end ferrules strips. Cutting. Stripping. Crimping. Automatic feeding of wire end ferrules. Ratchet guarantees precise crimping. Release option in the event of incorrect operation. Efficient: only one tool needed for cable work, and thus... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Shaves Matrix off Top and Bottom of Ribbon Fiber. Allows Easy Separation of Fibers. Leaves Fiber Jackets Untouched. For 300 and 400 µm Ribbons of 2 to 12 Strands. Blade Life provides 1,000 Separations [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
- Features: De-Ribbonizer
from Proto® Industrial Tools
SPRING RETURN, PLIER NOSE, HANDLE LOCK TYPE. 6 1/16 INCH. 20 AWG MIN. WIRE SIZE. 10 AWG MAX. WIRE SIZE. PLASTISOL GRIP HANDLE TYPE. COPPER WIRE WIRE TYPE. PROTO[R] BRAND. WEIGHT 0.21 LB [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Features: Cutters / Scissors
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Automation24, Inc.
Replacement blades 12 49 01 are compatible with wire stripper 12 40 200 from KNIPEX tools. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
After stripping the insulation, a suitable contact or wire end ferrule can be crimped onto the end of the cable. Crimping forms a secure connection between conductor and contact and has largely replaced soldering. Crimping denotes the creation of a homogeneous, permanent connection between conductor... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Heats Fibers/Ribbons for Easy Stripping. Reduces Stripping Force. Prevents Fiber Damage. Heats Up in 13 sec. Includes Batteries, AC/DC Adapter [See More]
- Power: Electrical; Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
- Features: Fitel Hot Ribbon Stripper
from Automation24, Inc.
Replacement blades 12 69 21 are compatible with wire stripper 12 62 180 from KNIPEX tools. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for connected wire-end ferrules strips. Cutting. Stripping. Crimping. Automatic feeding of wire end ferrules. Ratchet guarantees precise crimping. Release option in the event of incorrect operation. Efficient: only one tool needed for cable work, and thus... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Greenlee Kwik Stripper Twisted Pair [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Automation24, Inc.
Replacement blades 16 39 135 are compatible with cable stripper 16 30 135 from KNIPEX tools. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for connected wire-end ferrules strips. Cutting. Stripping. Crimping. Automatic feeding of wire end ferrules. Ratchet guarantees precise crimping. Release option in the event of incorrect operation. Efficient: only one tool needed for cable work, and thus... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Dual “V ” Notch Blade. Plier Nose. Spring Release. Rubber Cushion Grip [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Automation24, Inc.
Replacement clamping jaws 12 49 02 are compatible with wire stripper 12 40 200 from KNIPEX tools. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for connected wire-end ferrules strips. Cutting. Stripping. Crimping. Automatic feeding of wire end ferrules. Ratchet guarantees precise crimping. Release option in the event of incorrect operation. Efficient: only one tool needed for cable work, and thus... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Removes Variety of Jackets and Insulation Materials. Provides Circumferential, Longitudinal and Spiral Cuts. F1-114 Strips 4.5mm to 29mm Cable. F1-158 Strips 19mm to 40mm Cable. Spring-Loaded Cable Brace. Replacement Blades Available [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
- Features: Miller Cable Slitter
from Automation24, Inc.
Replacement length stop 12 49 03 is compatible with wire stripper 12 40 200 from KNIPEX tools. [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Weidmuller
Cutting, stripping and crimping tools for connected wire-end ferrules strips. Cutting. Stripping. Crimping. Automatic feeding of wire end ferrules. Ratchet guarantees precise crimping. Release option in the event of incorrect operation. Efficient: only one tool needed for cable work, and thus... [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: General Application
- Form Factor: Handheld
from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc./FIS
Removes 3mm Jacket, 900 µm and 250 µm Coatings. Factory Calibrated for Precise Strips. 'Super Comfort' Grips. Includes Blade Lock [See More]
- Power: Hand Tools
- Wired Application / Connector Type: Fiber Optic
- Form Factor: Handheld