Alroc CWB/18-60 Tool | Bonded Semiconductor Stripper With Chamfered Screen Cutback

ALROC cwb/18-60 | semicon SCREEN stripping TOOL

Product Code: CWB/18-60

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The CWB/18–60 tool is a robust semiconductor chamfering and preparation tool manufactured by Alroc. Designed for MV and HV power cables, it enables precise and controlled finishing of the outer semiconductor layer to produce accurate chamfers during jointing and termination work. Suitable for cable diameters from 18 mm to 60 mm, it delivers consistent chamfer angles and defined remaining semiconductor lengths depending on the variant, ensuring reliable preparation without damaging the underlying insulation.

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SEMICONDUCTING CHAMFER TOOL Overview

The PENTA Alroc CWB/18-60 is a professional semiconductor chamfering and preparation tool designed for precise finishing of MV and HV power cables during jointing and termination operations. Engineered for cable diameters ranging from 18 mm to 60 mm, it delivers controlled, uniform chamfers on the outer semiconductor layer, ensuring optimal geometry for stress control components. The tool provides consistent cutting angles and defined remaining semiconductor lengths, producing clean, repeatable results without damaging the insulation beneath. Its robust, compact design allows for stable handling and accurate guidance, making it well suited to use in substations, industrial installations and utility networks where precision and reliability are essential.

Available in multiple variants to suit different semiconductor thicknesses and applications, including versions with integrated MVS stop functionality, the tool supports repeatable high-quality cable preparation across a wide range of installation scenarios. With its durable construction, ergonomic operation and compatibility with professional cable preparation workflows, the CWB/18-60 helps ensure long-term performance, reliability and compliance in medium and high-voltage cable systems.

Contact our trusted experts – place an order or find out more about the PENTA-ALROC CWB/ for your operations. Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are the leading stockists and suppliers of Power Cables & Cable Accessories, providing technical advice, quotations and fast worldwide delivery for both UK & export projects.

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CWB/18-60 CABLE SHEATH REMOVAL TOOL – Specification

Alroc CWB/18–60 Technical Specification
Cable Tool Part Number	Diameter	Tool Capacity			Dimensions			Packaging
		Thickness Capacity	Chamfer Angle	Remaining Semiconductor Length	Length	Width	Height
Alroc CWB/18-60	18 – 60 mm 0.709 – 2.362 in	1.1 mm / 0.043 in	8°	25 / 30 / 40 mm 0.984 / 1.181 / 1.575 in	235 mm 9.252 in	125 mm 4.921 in	90 mm 3.543 in	Box
Alroc CWB/18-60-FEP		1.8 mm / 0.071 in	13°
Alroc CWB/18-60-MVS		1.1 mm / 0.043 in		With MVS stop

Key TOOL Benefits

✔ Produces precise, uniform semiconductor chamfers, ensuring correct geometry for stress control components during jointing and termination

✔ Improves operator safety by replacing manual trimming methods, reducing the risk of insulation damage and hand injuries on site

✔ Delivers consistent, repeatable results with defined chamfer angles and remaining semiconductor lengths

✔ Speeds up semiconductor preparation, reducing installation time and improving productivity on MV and HV cable accessories

✔ Prevents damage to the underlying insulation layer, supporting long-term cable performance and reliability

✔ Versatile design suitable for MV and HV power cables with diameters from 18 mm to 60 mm, across a wide range of network and industrial applications

cwb/18-60 Cable chamfering tool Applications

The ALROC CWB/18–60 semiconductor chamfering tool is engineered for demanding MV and HV cable preparation tasks where accuracy, consistency and insulation protection are critical to successful jointing and termination. Designed for professional cable jointers working in substations, utilities and industrial environments, the CWB/18–60 delivers controlled, uniform chamfers on the outer semiconductor layer, ensuring correct geometry for stress control systems without damaging the underlying insulation.

Note: The Alroc CWB/18-60 is designed to remove or strip bonded screens only from polymeric cables and shall not be used on any EPR or XLPE insulated easy-strip (peelable) cables.

✔ Precise semiconductor chamfering for MV and HV power cables during jointing and termination

✔ Controlled finishing of the outer semiconductor layer without risk to insulation

✔ Cable preparation in substations, switchrooms and electrical distribution networks

✔ Utility and industrial installations requiring consistent chamfer angles and repeatable results

✔ On-site MV and HV cable preparation under demanding conditions

✔ Projects where insulation integrity and long-term cable performance are critical

✔ Preparation of cables prior to installing stress control and jointing accessories

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Thorne & Derrick, the trusted leading Specialist Distributor of LV, MV and HV cable jointing tools, earthing, substation and electrical equipment, supply the ALROC range of professional cable preparation tools, including the CWB/18-60. Designed for use by professional cable jointers and utilities, ALROC tools are widely specified for safe, accurate and repeatable preparation of power cables across electrical distribution and industrial installations.

ALROC is a recognised specialist manufacturer of high-performance cable tooling, focused on innovative solutions for cutting, stripping and preparing low, medium and high-voltage power cables.