Stripping Tools

Stripping, Crimping and Cable Processing

Stripping tools separate the insulation from the conductor without nicking the individual strands of a flexible conductor. The decisive criteria are the cross section range in mm² and AWG, the type of cut (longitudinal cut on the core, circular cut on the outer sheath) and, on automatic strippers, the self-setting clamping width with length stop. For workstations inside an EPA there are versions with dissipative handles to IEC 61340-5-1, and VDE tested pliers rated 1000 V for work on live parts. The range covers 349 articles, with Ideal, Knipex, C.K, Weidmüller, Wiha and Bernstein as the leading brands.

⚡ Cross section range in mm² and AWG - shaped blades per clamping width, covering fine strand wire up to 16 mm²

⚙ Automatic clamping width adjustment - the tool adapts to the conductor, the length stop fixes the stripping length

↕ Shaped blades and clamping jaws - the conductor cross section stays intact, no severed individual strands

✓ Longitudinal and circular cut - sheath stripping knives with hook blade or straight blade, adjustable cutting depth

✓ ESD and VDE versions - dissipative handles 10⁶ to 10⁹ Ω to IEC 61340-5-1, VDE insulation 1000 V

Design	Working range	Type of cut	Use
Stripping pliers with fixed shaped blades	fixed cross section per blade position	longitudinal	repeat work on one constant cross section
Adjustable stripping pliers	up to 10 mm²	longitudinal	control cabinet and installation work
Automatic stripping pliers	0,2-6 mm²	longitudinal with length stop	changing cross sections
Precision stripper	strands Ø 0,25-0,80 mm	longitudinal	electronics and fine strand wire in the EPA
Sheath stripping knife with hook blade	round cable Ø 4-28 mm	circular and longitudinal	sheath removal on installation cable
Data and coaxial cable stripper	Ø 3,2-9 mm	multi step circular	network, antenna and transmission technology

Typical applications: control cabinet building and terminal wiring with changing conductor cross sections; cable assembly in electronics manufacturing; network cabling on UTP and STP lines; antenna and coaxial work with a defined strip length; test field and repair at EPA workstations with dissipative tools; maintenance on plant equipment with VDE requirements.