Insulation stripping tools

An insulation stripping tool is selected according to the cable and layer to be processed. Separate removal of the outer sheath from stripping an individual conductor before comparing universal, precision or automatic pliers.

Identify the cable and operation

This range includes wire strippers, cable sheath tools and replacement jaws or blades. The names also include intended uses for coaxial, LAN, flat and round cables. Use these distinctions for initial selection, then check whether the exact cable is described in the tool documentation.

Prepare the cable designation, construction and size of the layer to be processed. Outer sheath diameter and conductor cross-section are different measures. When comparing working ranges, check the unit and which cable part the stated value concerns. Handle length is not such a range.

Check the controls and package contents

“Automatic”, “self-adjusting” and “universal” describe different offers in the category. They do not confirm suitability for every conductor. Look for instructions on settings, permitted materials and stripping length control for the specific model.

For a variant designated for left- or right-handed use, check the version before purchasing. If comparing a combination tool with stripping and cutting functions, consider the limitations of each operation separately. A cutting function alone does not indicate which cables it can process.

Spare part or complete tool

A replacement jaw is not a set of pliers. For replacement, compare the part reference with the model on the existing tool, including its specific version. Also check what is supplied when the picture shows more components than the selected item. Among the brands represented, you can compare offers from KNIPEX and GAO using these fields.

To cut cable to length, explore cable knives and cutters. If the next task is passing through a route, go to cable pulling rods. In cable tools , you can distinguish the three groups according to the operation for which you are buying equipment.