Cable Spiking & Cutting Tools | PICOUP P50 P65 P80

PICOUP P50 P65 P80 Cable Spiking & Cutting Tools
Cable Spiking & Cutting Tools
PICOUP P50 P65 P80
The PICOUP P50, P65 & P80 is a new waterproof range of cable cutting & spiking tools from PENTA distributed by Thorne & Derrick.
The ultra safe range is a compact single unit rated to IP67 and remote controlled up to a distance of 25m for additional safety to the user. The tools are fully integrated, waterproof electrohydraulic cable cutters without hydraulic hose, remotely controlled, to check absence of voltage on underground power cables.
Cable spiking and cutting tools can be used on the following cables:
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Outside diameter | Maximum cross-section of conductors | Steel strip armor | Flat or round wire armor | ||
P50 | Up to 50 mm | 3 x 240 + 120 mm² / 1 x 630 mm² Alu 4 x 185 + 150 mm² / 1 x 300 mm² Copper |
Thickness up to 2mm | Thickness up to 2.4mm | |
P65 | Up to 65 mm | 3×240 + 120 mass / 1x630mm² Alu 3x150mm² + 95mm² / 1x300mm² Copper |
Thickness up to 2mm | Thickness up to 2mm | |
P80 | Up to 80 mm | 3×240 + 120 mass / 1x1300mm² Alu 3x150mm² + 95mm² / 1x300mm² Copper |
Thickness up to 1mm | Thickness up to 1mm (flat wire only) |
PICOUP P50 P65 P80 Advantages
PENTA PICOUP Cable Spiking & Cutting Tools Benefits & Video Demonstration
- Safety power cable cutter to check absence of voltage on underground cables
- Maximum transited short circuit current (Ph G) 10 5 kA/ 1 s or 14 5 kA/ 0 5 s
- Remote controlled from a distance up to 25 m to protect the user
- Remote controller or Android app on smartphones.
- Energy via standard battery 18 V 4 Ah
- Waterproof for al weather use including in flooded excavations
- Rugged and light, hardened steel blades
- Compact integrated electro hydraulic unit with automatic double speeds (fast approach work)
- Eliminates the risks of injuries due to hydraulic hose punctures and saves its related maintenance costs
- High cutting speed to blow the LV fuses
- The spike reduces the risks for the network in case of a cut of a live HV cable
- Rugged carry bag with storage pocket
Cable Spiking & Cutting Tools | PICOUP Technical Specification
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Characteristics of cables to be cut
Copper conductors (mm² max) Aluminum conductors (mm² max) Round wire armor (diameter mm) Flat wire armor (thickness mm) Strip armor (thickness mm |
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4 x 185 + 150 mm² / 1 x 300 mm² 3 x 240 + 120 mm² /1 x 630 mm² 2,4 2 2 |
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3×150 + 95 / 1×300 3×240 + 120 mass / 1×630 2 2 2 |
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3×150 + 95 / 1×300 3×240 + 120 mass / 1×1300 NON 1 1 |
Fault following network protection:
Fuses Circuit breaker |
Three phase fault Single phase fault |
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Earthing cables:
SCI 10,5kA.1s or 14,5kA.0,5s (section mm²) |
70 Al 2m | 70 Al 2m | 70 Al 2m |
Cutting head:
Maximum cutting diameter (mm) Weight with MALT + battery + remote (kg) Dimensions (mm) Cutter blade hardness (Hrc) Blade anti corrosion treatment Main material Replaceable peak Cutting force (tons) Hydraulic force (tons) Idle cycle time (s) Battery autonomy on 3x50mm² alu . (cut) |
507,2
555x115x180 55 Oil quench Steel NO 7,5 8,8 8 100 |
657,4
550x115x180 55 Oil quench Steel NO 7,5 7,7 12 90 |
8010
550x115x180 55 Oil quench Steel NO 7,5 5,8 17 75 |
Integrated electro hydraulic pump:
Hydraulic pressure (bar) Interchangeable battery (CAS MATEBO or MAKITA) Blade reopening Oil Volume (CC) Seal grade |
700 18v 4Ah Decompression button + spring return 48 IP67 |
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Remote control unit:
Indicative transmission distance / battery Radio frequency Indicator lights (flashing / fixed) |
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25m / CR2032 Bluetooth 2,4 GHz (Smartphone possible Android App) Left green LED (cut indication) |
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Packaging / miscellaneous:
Total weight in soft bag (kg) Dimensions in soft bag (mm) Operating temperature ( (°C) |
9 750x150x190 20/50 |
9,2 600x150x190 20/50 |
11,8 600x150x190 20/50 |
COMPOSITION STANDARD, included in the Picoup part number:
- 1 Hydraulic tool
- 1 Earthing stake
- 1 Aluminium earthing cable 70 mm² 2 m)
- 1 Clamping vice
- 1 Remote controller
- 2 4 Ah Li Ion Batteries
- 1 Battery charger
- 1 Hanging strap
- 1 Carry bag
- 1 User’s manual
- 1 Technical guide
- 1 Explosion proof tarpaulin
➡ Should you require customer service or technical support about the safe isolation or de-energisation of LV, MV or HV cables prior to jointing or terminating please contact us – view the full range of Cable Spikers below.
Thorne & Derrick
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