Replacing Cembre Cable Cutting Tool Blades – Model HT-TC051

Published 08 Jun 2018

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Cembre HT-TC051

Thorne & Derrick International are Main UK Stockists and Suppliers of Cembre tools including crimping and cutting types for all constructions of LV MV HV cable including medium/high voltage 11kV/33kV power cables.

The following short article provides information about how to replace cutter blades (lower and upper) on the Cembre model HT-TC051 cutting tool – prolonged used of the tool can cause bluntening of the blades when cutting conductors, wires and cables.

For competitive prices, stock availability and technical advice about the Cembre HT-TC051 tool please do not hesitate to contact us.

Where hydraulic cable cutting tools loose their cutting edge it is recommended that the blades are replaced to enable the continuation of clean and efficient cutting.

In this case Thorne & Derrick and Cembre recommend proceeding as follows:

How To Replace Cutter Blades

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The following instructions should be read in conjunction with the image below.

Lower Cable Cutting Blade

Release latch (28) and open the cable cutter tool head

Operate moveable handle to advance the lower cutter blade (18) until holding screw (29) is visible on the ram (14)

Using a flat blade screwdriver remove the holding screw (29) and release the lower cutter blade (18)

Insert the new blade and fit the holding screw

♦ Warning: Before closing the cutter head release the oil pressure and retract the lower blade (18), otherwise the tool head assembly may hit and damage the lower cutting blade.

Upper Cable Cutting Blade

Release latch (28) and open the cable cutter tool head

Remove circlip (20 and extract the head pin (19) enough to release the cutting tool head assembly

Remove circlip (25) and pin (26) to release the latch (28)

Remove the latch spring from the upper cutter blade

Unscrew the 4 screws (21), remove the left hand guide (22), the right hand guide (24) and release the cutter blade (23)

Fit the left and right hand guides to the new cutter blade – place the spring into its seat and refit the latch

Fit the blade assembly to the head (13) fully insert the pin (19) and secure with the circlip (20)

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See also: Maintenance For Cembre Cable Cutting Tool – Model HT-TC051

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