Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool | Ripley US15-7020
Ripley Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool
Gone, are the days of scratches, scrapes and bruises on your hands. The Ripley US15-7020 Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool, is the solution to safe and efficient jacket/sheath peeling of medium voltage cables. Paired with Ripley’s US15-7000/US15-7010 Pro/US15-7110 Pro MAX Cable Sheath Jacket Stripping Tools, the US15-7020 allows the LV MV HV power cable jacket to be easily lifted and stripped by the cable jointer/technician.
US15-7020 Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool Features & Benefits
- Jacket Lift Tool designed with a prying head and two roll pins for natural wrist movement
- Helps break remaining connection of scored jacket for easier removal over the concentric neutral wires
- Compatible with various insulated materials such as PE, XLPE, PVC, EPR, silicon rubber, EPDM and TGGT
- Designed to compliment the Ripley US15 series tools
Ripley US15-7020 Specifications & Complimentary Tools
The following table provides a further insight on the Ripley US15-7020 Cable Sheath & Jacket Removal Tool technical specifications:
| Ripley US15-7020 Cable Jacket Lift Tool Technical Specifications | |
| Tool Materials | Impact Resistant Polymer |
| Handles | Ergonomic |
| Length | 4.5″ (114 mm) |
| Weight | 8.82 oz (250 g) |
| Compatible Cable Jacket/Sheath Materials | PE, XLPE, PVC, EPR, Silicon Rubber, EPDM, TGGT, Sealpic |
The following table provides a complete selection guide and further insight for the US15 Pro Series, which works in conjunction with the US15-7020 for efficient Outer Sheath Removal:
| Ripley Tool Model | Scale | Ripley Tool Part Number | Diameter Range | Blade Depth Range (all models) | Replacement Blade (all models) |
| US15 Pro | Metric | US15-7010 | 0.39” – 2.36” (10.0 – 60.0 mm) |
Up to 0.216” (5.5 mm) maximum depth |
US15-7501 |
| US15 Pro | Inch | US15-7011 | |||
| US15 Pro MAX | Metric | US15-7110 | 1.50” – 3.15” (38.0 – 80.0 mm) |
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| US15 Pro MAX | Inch | US15-7111 |
How To Use Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool
- Set the US15 blade depth to 75-90% of the jacket thickness. Then perform a ring and spiral cut. Concentric neutral cable is illustrated here.
- At the end of the cable, at the score line, carefully drive the wedge tip of the Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool between the neutral wires and the jacket about 1/4 – 1/2” deep.
- Roll the jacket lift tool using the built in dowel pin leverage to get a start on the jacket. Peel the jacket end up far enough to grasp it easily with pliers.
- Finally, peel the jacket with pliers or by hand.
The following video includes a full demonstration of the Ripley US15-7020 Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool as the “Easiest Way To Lift & Remove A Cable Jacket“:
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Experts in Cable Jointing Tool Design
Founded in 1936, Ripley are market-leaders in manufacturing equipment, tools and technology for specialised applications. Offering a pioneering approach to product design, has enabled Ripley to create innovative tools, as well as the Cable Jacket & Sheath Lifting Tool Ripley US15-7020, that solve the everyday challenges faced by linemen, cable engineers, technicians and installers. Including complete ranges of FO LV MV HV cable preparation tools, designed to enable the stripping and removal of cable sheath/jacket, and LV MV HV cable jointing tools, purposed for the jointing of LV HV HV power cables.
Ripley US15-7020 Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool | Technical DatasheetDownload
