Banana Peeler | Semi-con Scoring Tool (Strippable Scorer) | Ripley BP

Banana Peeler - Semi-con Scoring Tool (Strippable Scorer)

Semi-Con Scoring Tools

Ripley BP ‘Banana Peeler’

Banana Peelers are cable jointing tools which can be used when splicing, jointing and terminating both HV and LV overhead power, transmission and distribution cables.

The Banana Peeler is an adjustable scoring tool for strippable semi-con URD cable shields and have a scoring depth from 1 to 90mils (0.025 to 2.286mm). Semi-con is cleanly removed with no damage to the underlying insulation and a spring loaded blade assembly assures consistent scoring depth.

The Ripley BP range can be used with one hand to score the circumference and length and includes a Teflon coated cable guide.

Features of Ripley BP Scoring Tools

Adjustable blade depth to easily score the semi-con without damage to underlying insulation of the medium voltage cables
Single-handed cable circumference & length scoring for the cable splicer/jointer
Equipped with a Teflon-coated table guide & spring-loaded blade assembly to ensure consistent & accurate scoring depths

➡ Related Cable Jointing Tools – Ripley SCS-C | Ripley SCS | Ripley WS 76 | Ripley WS 9

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Ripley BP Scoring Tool

SPECIFICATIONS

Ripley Banana Peeler BP 1A

Scoring depth from 1 to 90 mils (.025 to 2.286 mm)
For “strippable” semi-con UD cable shield
One hand scoring of circumference and length by the splicer
Spring-loaded blade assembly assures consistent scoring depth
Teflon coated cable guide
Semi-con is cleanly removed with no damage to underlying insulation
Metric versions available (see table below)
Convertible to a fixed setting
Made in the U.S.A.
Replacement blade: Part No.: 34230
Tool Length: 9.4 in. (239 mm)
Tool Weight: 13 oz (369 g)
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Scoring Tool Model	Order Code	Scale	Adjustable Blade Length	Semi-Con Diameter	Application
BP A	35250	Customary	1 – 90 mils	0.38″ – 0.75″ (9.65 – 19.05 mm)	Semi-Con Removal
BP 1A	34244	Customary	1 – 90 mils	0.75″ – 1.10″ (19.05 – 27.94 mm)
BP 1A-M	42220	Metric	0.0254 – 2.30 mm	0.75″ – 1.10″ (19.05 – 27.94 mm)
BP 1AH	34190	Customary	1 – 90 mils	1.10″ – 1.30″ (27.94 – 33.02 mm)
BP 1AH-M	42335	Metric	0.0254 – 2.30 mm	1.10″ – 1.30″ (27.94 – 33.02 mm)
BP 2A	34245	Customary	1 – 90 mils	1.25″ – 1.75″ (31.75 – 44.45 mm)
BP 2A-M	42336	Metric	0.0254 – 2.30 mm	1.25″ – 1.75″ (31.75 – 44.45 mm)
BP 2AH	34615	Customary	1 – 90 mils	1.75″ – 1.95″ (44.45 – 49.53 mm)
BP 2AK	35330			1.95″ – 2.00″ (49.53 – 50.80 mm)
BP 3A	38445			2.165″ – 2.63″ (55.0 – 66.80 mm)
BP AR	37760		50 – 140 mils	0.38″ – 0.75″ (9.65 – 19.05 mm)	Soft Jacket Removal
BP 1AR	36401			0.75″ – 1.10″ (19.05 – 27.94 mm)
BP 2AR	36402			1.10″ – 1.30″ (27.94 – 33.02 mm)