VDE stripping knife with sliding shoe, 38 mm blade, 23.5 mm radius, insulated, 180 mm - Knipex 98 55 SB

When stripping thick cables, the sheath should open without damaging the conductor insulation underneath. The Knipex 98 55 SB guides its 38 mm blade with a 23.5 mm radius via a sliding shoe on the cable and is tested to IEC 60900 for work up to 1000 V.

Benefits in use

• Sliding shoe guides the blade on the cable sheath
• 38 mm blade with 23.5 mm radius
• Ergonomic handle with slip guard and non-slip soft component
• Thumb recess and finger hook at the handle end for good force transfer when pulling
• Transparent protective cap for transport and storage

Standards and safety

VDE tested to IEC 60900, insulated for work up to 1000 V AC.

Applications

Stripping cables in electrical installation, power supply, switchgear construction and cable assembly, live working.

Compatibility and scope of delivery

1 stripping knife with transparent protective cap on SB card in a blister. Replacement cap: Knipex 98 59 02.