Thick Cable Sheath Removal in Tight Spaces with the Ripley US15 PRO MAX
Published 25 Jun 2025
How Good Is The Ripley US15 PRO MAX?
A must have for your cable jointing tool box, the Ripley US15 PRO MAX is the perfect solution for precise safe cable outer sheath jacket removal from LV MV HV power cables. Whether the cable is thin or thick, the US15 PRO MAX performs fully adjustable cuts on cable diameters from 38mm to 80mm, whilst maintaining the underlying layers of the cable.
The professional heavy-duty cable sheath jacket stripping tool can cut through many types of insulated material, including PE, XLPE, PVC, EPR, EPDM, TGGT, Silicone Rubber and Sealpic, creating clean ring, spiral and longitudinal cuts. Ultimately, the Ripley US15 eliminates the need for basic cable cutting tools, improving safety, preventing possible cable damage, and delivering reliable results.
- Flexible and adjustable blade position and cutting depth
- Suitable for hard and soft insulated power cables with diameter of 38mm – 80mm
- Compatible with a number of varied insulated materials
How do I remove the cable outer sheath after cutting? The Ripley US15-7020 Cable Sheath & Jacket Lifting Tool is the safest solution for lifting a jacket from a LV MV HV power cable, rather than using a standard knife.
Thick Cable sHEATH rEMOVAL, Close Quarters, No Problem!
The Ripley US15 PRO MAX made this job effortless. Challenged with an incredibly thick cable outer sheath jacket (around 65mm diameter) in a small space, Harvey selected the US15 PRO MAX to solve the limited flexibility hurdle.
Starting with a circumferential cut, then seamlessly switching to a spiral cut and pushing up to create a quick, easy and effective slice. Due to the power cable being in an awkward position and thick insulation, the cable was difficult to bend. Using the Ripley US15 PRO MAX was the ideal tool to spiral the cable and manoeuvre the debris. In this case, Harvey used a standard knife to pop and unwrap the cable outer sheath jacket from the cable.
RIPLEY Tools
Experts in Cable Jointing Tool DesignÂ
Founded in 1936, Ripley are market-leaders in manufacturing equipment, tools and technology for specialised applications. Offering a pioneering approach to product design, has enabled Ripley to create innovative tools that solve the everyday challenges faced by linemen, cable engineers, technicians and installers. Including complete ranges of FO LV MV HV cable preparation tools, designed to enable the stripping and removal of cable sheath/jacket, and LV MV HV cable jointing tools, purposed for the jointing of LV HV HV power cables.
As well as the Ripley US15 PRO MAX, Thorne & Derrick are also stockists and suppliers of the complete Ripley Tools range, including Ripley US15-7000 (10mm to 60mm cable diameter) and Ripley US15-7010 PRO (10mm to 60mm cable diameter) Cable Sheath Jacket Stripping Tools. We offer competitive pricing, excellent customer service and fast worldwide delivery, for a seamless buying experience.
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