Mid-Span Tree Wire & Spacer Cable Stripper (8.13 to 20.07mm) – Ripley WS 1

Cable Stripping Tools

Ripley Ws 1

Ripley WS 1 is a cable stripping tool used when mid-span stripping, jointing and terminating overhead lines and primary distribution cables.

The Ripley WS 1 is for 8.13-20.07mm cables O.D and features a choice of handles. The mid-span cable stripper is made to suit specific cable size, designed with hotstick operation and has the ability to operate on all tree wire and spacer cables.

WS1 is able to strip at the end or any point along the cable length to any length in one continuous operation.

Features of Ripley WS 1 Cable Stripper

Non-adjustable tool features a fixed cable diameter with a diameter selection from 0.32″ to 0.79″ (8.13 to 20.07 mm) for stripping to any length at any point along the cable end or mid-span
Operates in one continuous stripping motion
Designed for gloved hand or hot stick operation on all tree wire & spacer cables
Models are double-ended with one hook & one ring, two plastic handles or two 3/4″ (19 mm) rings

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Ripley WS 1 Mid-span cable stripper

specifications

Ripley WS1 Hotstick Operation

For 0.320 to 0.790 in. (8.13 to 20.07 mm) cable O.D.
Operates on all tree wire and spacer cables
Choice of handle styles
Each cable tool built for a specific cable size
Designed for Hot Stick operation
Strips to any length in one continuous operation
Strips at end or any point along cable length (mid-span)
Made in the U.S.A.
Length: 11 in (279 mm) end-to-end
Weight: 2.5 lb (1.13 kg)
More: Cable Strippers Tools – Primary Distribution
Also: Cable Strippers Tools – Secondary Distribution

Ripley WS 1 – Operating Instructions

Stripper is held in shotgun and latch handle hooked over cable. A downward motion of shotgun will now lock tool in an open position. Or tool can be locked open before placing in shotgun (Fig.1)
Stripper is now placed over cable and again, a downward movement (A) of shotgun will release latch. An upward motion (B) of shotgun will then allow stripper to lock in a closed position – note direction of arrow. This is the direction in which the tool will move during the next operation (Fig.2)
Remove shotgun and proceed to rotate stripper in a clockwise direction (when viewed from the knife edge) with hotstick until the desired length of conductor is stripped. To cut off insulation, hold back with hotstick while rotating tool to counteract normal advance of tool (Fig.3)
To remove tool, grasp with shot gun and lock latch open with hotstick. Lift stripper off cable with shotgun. The setting of the cutting blade can be varied with the Cutting Blade can be varied with the Blade Adjusting Screw, located under the cutting end of the blade
Blade Replacement:
CB-1 for insulation .125” to .200” thick
CB-2 for insulation under .125” thick
CB8-2A and CB-19 for WSK2 series

Ordering Information

Select the type of cable tool handle required
Send T&D a cable sample and/or a cable specification sheet identifying cable O.D. and insulation thickness

Cable Stripper Model	Order Code	Handles	Insulation Thickness	Cable Selection
WS 1	17200-XXX	Hook/Ring	45 – 125 mils 125 – 200 mils	0.32″ – 0.79″ (8.13 – 20.07 mm)
WSP1	17500-XXX	Plastic
WSR1	17300-XXX	¾” (19mm) Rings

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Tree Wire Cables

Tree wire or covered open wire consists of the conductor (aluminium, aluminium alloy or ACSR ) and the extruded covering (conductor shield, low density inner layer and protective outer layer).

Tree Wire cable is used for spans where trees impair the right-of-way, this includes wooded residential areas, when a minimum of interference with the environment is desired.

Covering minimises power outages due to conductor contact with tree limbs, reducing the need for frequent or severe trimming.

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