Adjustable Cable Stripper (Remove Jacket & Insulation) – Ripley WS64
Cable Stripping Tools
Ripley Ws64
Ripley WS64 is a 5kV to 35kV adjustable cable stripping tool which can be used for cable end stripping or mid span stripping of power cable outer sheath jackets and insulation.
The WS64 cable stripper tool has interchangeable blades which allow for both end stripping and mid-span cable stripping. The tool is dual purpose HV jointers tool which strips the outer cable sheath/jacket and the HV insulation in one simple operation.
WS64 tool has been designed for the removal of encapsulated outer jackets of 12.70mm to 38.10mm over all insulation shield construction Concentric, Tape, Flat Strap, LC, and CLX.
Features of Ripley WS64 Cable Stripper
- Non-adjustable tool features a fixed cable diameter with a diameter selection from 1.05″ to 1.8″ (26.67 to 45.72 mm) for stripping to any length at any point along the cable end or mid-span
- Designed for gloved hand & hot stick operation on all tree wire & spacer cables
- Models are double-ended with two plastic handles or two 3/4″ (19 mm) rings
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RIPLEY WS64 Adjustable CABLE STRIPPER
Specification
- “Universal” tool for end stripping or mid span stripping of outer jackets or insulating material
- End stripping and mid span stripping with different blades (interchangeable)
- “Dual position” jaw for cable sizes from 1/2 in. up to 2-1/2 in. (12.7 to 63.5 mm) cable O.D. is versatile for electric utility applications
- Removes outer jacket on primary power cable (all major insulation shields)
- When using mid span blade stripping version, caution must be used when end stripping concentric neutral cables
- Versatile design also includes ability to strip secondary and primary cable insulations
- Quickly and easily adjusts to cable size with spring loaded “trigger-action” jaw
- Micro adjustable blade allows accurate setup for a variety of insulation thicknesses
- Self feeding tool design allows easy and efficient operation with minimal effort
- Compact design for tighter work space requirements
- Rugged, all metal body design
- U.S. Patent No.: D437,765
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Length: 8 in. (200 mm)
- Weight: 1.9 lb (860 g)
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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 | Replacement Blade Order Code | Cable Access | Minimum Outer Jacket Diameter | Maximum Outer Jacket Diameter | Insulation Thickness |
WS 64-U-E | 37296 | 37284 | End | 0.5″ (12.7 mm) | 2.5″ (63.5 mm) | 175 mils (4.4 mm) |
WS 64-U-M | 37297 | 37299 | Mid-Span | |||
WS 64-U-EM | 37295 | 37284, 37299 | Mid-Span, End | |||
WS 64-U-M260 | 37174 | 42395 | Mid-Span | 345 mils (8.8 mm) |
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