Semi-Con Shield Stripper Tool 5kV-115kV – Ripley WS 9

Ripley WS9A 9C
Semi-Con Shield Stripper Tools Ripley
WS 9 Series
Ripley WS 9 Cable Bonded Semi-Con & Shield Shaving Tools are used when splicing, jointing and terminating both HV and LV overhead power, transmission and distribution cables. The WS 9 tools are used to shave bonded semi-con shield and insulation material in a helical, spiral pattern.
The cable jointing tool is ideal for medium and high voltage (5-115kV) cables with an outer diameter from 13.97-57.15mm.
Features of Ripley WS 9 Cable Bonded Semi-Con & Shield Shaving Tool
- Cable tools shave in a helical, spiral pattern
- The cable preparation tools are available as a radius or a taper cut
- Ripley WS 9A & WS 9C – Shaves the bonded semi-con shield & insulation material on 5 to 35 kV cables with diameters from 0.55″ to 2.25″ (13.97 to 57.15 mm)
- Ripley WS 9S & WS 9ST – Shaves the bonded semi-con on 5 to 35 kV cables with diameters from 0.50″ to 2.50″ (12.7 to 63.5 mm)
- Ripley WS 9D & WS 9E – Shaves the bonded semi-con on transmission cables with diameters from 1.9″ to 3.625″ (48.3 to 92.1 mm)
Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute Cable Preparation & Jointing Tools for all types of Medium & High Voltage Power, Transmission & Distribution Cables for underground and overhead line conductors – this is supported by a complete range of cable pulling equipment to support the installation of electric power cables into trench or duct.

Ripley Cable Tools | Jointing, Splicing & Cable Preparation Tools for Underground Cables & Overhead Line Conductors | LV MV HV

Ripley WS 9S | Ripley WS 9ST
RIPLEY WS 9 CABLE INSULATION END STRIPPER
SPECIFICATIONS
- 5-115 KV cables, .55 to 2.25 in. (13.97 to 57.15 mm) cable O.D.
- Shaves “bonded” semi-con shield and insulation material
- Radius or Taper cut of semi-con shield
- Shaves in a helical, spiral pattern
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Length: 10 in. (254 mm)
- Weight: 2 lb (908 g)
- WS 9A Part No.: 20700
- WS 9C Part No.: 28215
- More: Cable Tools For Underground Primary Distribution Cables

Ripley WS 9D | Ripley WS 9E
Ripley WS 9 Cable Bonded Semi-Con & Shield Shaving Tool
Ordering Information
Cable Stripper Model | Order Code | Length | Weight | Replacement Blade Order Code | Minimum Cable Outer Diameter | Maximum Cable Outer Diameter | Minimum Voltage | Maximum Voltage | Cutting Type |
WS 9S | 38430 | 8″ (200mm) | 1.9 lb (860g) | 21715 | 0.5″ (12.7mm) | 2.5″ (63.5 mm) | 5kV | 35kV | Radius |
WS 9S-T | 38435 | 28201 | Taper | ||||||
WS 9A | 20700 | 10″ (254mm) | 2 lb (908g) | 21715 | 0.55″ (13.97mm) | 2.25″ (57.15 mm) | Radius | ||
WS 9C | 28215 | 28201 | Taper 0.25″ (6.4mm) | ||||||
WS 9D | 38035 | 16.2″ (411mm) | 2.74 lb (1.24kg) | 24305 | 1.90″ (48.3mm) | 3.625″ (92.1 mm) | Transmission | N/A | Radius |
WS 9E | 28215-3 | 28201 | Taper |
➡ Related Cable Tools – Ripley WS 76 15-35 kV Cable Semi-Con Shaving Tool | Ripley WS 40 Motorised 5-34.5 kV Cable Semi-Con Shield Removal Tool

Ripley WS 9B
High Voltage Jointing Tools

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