Wire strippers suggestions (factory production environment)

Cicero

Active Member

• Sep 17, 2018

• #1

Hi chaps,

I'm looking for suggestions for a good set of wire strippers for flat 2 core mains cable, as seen in the picture below.

In our factory on the assembly line we're having some issues stripping them reliably. We have been using these types of strippers up until now, https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/0613044/?tpr=1 . They're ok, but I'm looking for a tool which is more reliable and efficient for the environment.

Will appreciate your tool suggestions.

 

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kubeek

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• Sep 17, 2018

• #2

This kind of stripper can handle flat cables, both the secondary isolation and the multiple single insulated cores at the same time. https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Ha...ools/sd170/C.K+Automatic+Wire+Stripper/p42984

 

ronsimpson

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• Sep 17, 2018

• #3

I have seen "hot wire" strippers that work on cables like that.

 

rjenkinsgb

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• Sep 17, 2018

• #4

Get these:
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They have laminated, cushioned jaws that adapt to different cable profiles and they are overall excellent.

My set has just worn out (to the point it's falling apart) after over 30 years of regular use; I'm looking for another of the smaller one myself.

 

Cicero

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• Sep 18, 2018

• #5

Thanks, will check those all out.

 

KJ6EAD

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• Sep 18, 2018

• #6

I use one of these. Similar products are available from other makers.

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/klein-kurve/klein-kurve-dual-nm-cable-strippercutter

 

Cicero

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• Sep 19, 2018

• #7

kubeek said:

This kind of stripper can handle flat cables, both the secondary isolation and the multiple single insulated cores at the same time. https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Ha...ools/sd170/C.K+Automatic+Wire+Stripper/p42984

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Hi Kubeek, thanks for the suggestion, bought one of these and they're pretty happy with them on the line. Also very cheap for some reason?! Cheers