Ripley SCS Adjustable Semi-Con Scoring Tool | MV HV Cable Tool
Ripley SCS Adjustable Semi-Con Scoring Tool
Models: SCS | SCS V2
Ripley SCS is an adjustable semi-con scoring tool for scoring peelable (easy-strip) semi-con screens on medium and high voltage power cables. Designed for cable jointing and terminating preparation, the tool accommodates cable diameters from 8mm to 51mm and provides accurate blade depth control to avoid damage to the insulation.
The SCS is a general-purpose tool for most MV cable constructions, while the SCS V2 is designed for improved control on bowed or curved cables and accommodates sheathed and jacketed 3 phase cable assemblies.
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Product Overview
The Ripley SCS Adjustable Semi-Con Scoring Tool is a general purpose semi-con scoring tool used to remove peelable (easy-strip) semi-con screens from medium and high voltage power cables. It is widely used during cable preparation prior to jointing and terminating on MV and HV cable systems, including 11kV and 33kV power cables.
Manufactured by Ripley Tools, the SCS accommodates cable diameters from 0.31″ to 2.0″ (8 to 51mm) and mounts easily onto the cable. The tool is capable of performing longitudinal, spiral and calibrated square cuts while providing precise blade depth adjustment for controlled scoring without damaging the underlying insulation.
The standard Ripley SCS is suited to most medium voltage cable constructions and is supplied with a standard cable guide. The Ripley SCS V2 is designed to provide improved handling on highly bowed or curved cable and includes a narrowed cable guide for sheathed and jacketed 3 phase cable assemblies.
The SCS cable preparation tool has capability for longitudinal and spiral cable cuts and for calibrated square cuts. Ripley SCS V2 is designed to provide better control on highly bowed or curved cable. It is equipped with a narrowed cable guide that accommodates sheathed & jacketed 3 phase assemblies.
Contact our technical team for pricing, availability and application guidance for the Ripley SCS adjustable semi-con scoring tool. Thorne & Derrick supply specialist cable preparation tools for MV and HV cable jointing, splicing, terminating and insulation screen removal applications.
Technical Specifications
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Operation Instructions
Key Features
The Ripley SCS is designed to deliver precise and repeatable scoring of peelable semi-con screens during medium and high voltage cable preparation:
- Compact and user-friendly semi-con scoring tool for medium voltage 5kV to 35kV cables
- Scores peelable semi-con without damaging the underlying cable insulation
- Accommodates cable diameters from 0.31″ to 2.0″ (8 to 51mm)
- Capable of longitudinal, spiral and calibrated square cuts
- Precise blade depth adjustment from 0″ to 0.16″ (0 to 4mm)
- Blade depth adjusts in increments of 0.002″ (0.05mm)
- Tool operates in a 2″ (51mm) envelope on larger cables
- Easy cable cutting blade replacement
- SCS V2 provides improved control on highly bowed or curved cable
- Narrowed cable guide on SCS V2 accommodates sheathed and jacketed 3 phase cable assemblies
Ordering Information
Applications
✔ Scoring peelable semi-con screens on medium voltage power cables
✔ Preparation of high voltage power cables including 11kV and 33kV cables
✔ Cable preparation prior to jointing and terminating
✔ Longitudinal, spiral and square cuts on MV cable constructions
✔ Suitable for curved, bowed, sheathed and jacketed 3 phase cable assemblies when using SCS V2
✔ Used by cable jointers, splicers and installers during insulation screen preparation
Operation & Maintenance
Blade Replacement Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
| 1 | Turn the black blade adjusting knob counter-clockwise until it stops. The dial should read 0. |
| 2 | Loosen the blade retaining screw with a 1/16 hex wrench and remove the blade from the collar. |
| 3 | Insert a section of cable into the tool with the base of the scoring head resting on the cable outer diameter. |
| 4 | Insert a new blade assembly through the collar with the flat of the shaft facing the screw. Drop the blade so it is resting on the cable outer diameter, then re-tighten the blade holding screw against the flat portion of the blade shaft. |
| 5 | Re-adjust the blade to the desired depth setting before resuming operation. |
Tool Upkeep
- Keep the tool clean and dry.
- Occasionally apply a few drops of 3-in-1 or WD-40 oil under the blade position knob to maintain smooth blade indexing.
- Inspect the cutting blade regularly and replace it when worn or damaged.
- Always confirm blade depth before scoring the semi-con screen.
Blade Alignment
The SCS tool is factory assembled for proper blade registration and tracking. If blade replacement is necessary, the ring cut can be checked and adjusted for proper alignment. The SCS is designed with a blade alignment feature to ensure the ring cut tracks squarely. If misalignment is identified, turn the blade alignment adjusting screw with a 1/8″ hex wrench in the correct direction to bring the tool back to a properly tracking ring cut.
Warnings
- This tool should not be used on live electrical circuits.
- Always use approved eye protection when operating the tool.
- Adjust blade depth carefully to avoid damaging the cable insulation.
- Use only on suitable cable sizes within the stated operating range.
- Replace the blade only with the correct Ripley replacement blade
Data Sheet | Ripley SCS Adjustable Semi-Con Scoring ToolDownload
