Convy’s Adjustable Automatic Cable Wire Stripper is marketed as an automotive wiring tool that saves time when wiring sound systems. Same again, twist it, strip it, pull it off. nice. Here we've got another piece of small cable, it looks like 1.5 single. Same thing, put it on, twist it, strip it, pull it off. Automatic vs. manual: This is a major distinction between wire strippers. Automatic strippers are designed to cut the insulation and pull it away in a single step. Manual strippers take more time and effort because you’ll need to yank it off the wire with your other hand. The downside of automatic strippers is that they often break smaller gauge wires, so manual strippers are better for delicate wiring work. The depth of the stripping action can be adjusted using a sliding piece in the tool’s lower jaw. The construction of this tool leaves something to be desired.

RS have a great range of wire strippers or cable strippers including wire stripping pliers and other wire stripping tools from leading brands to meet all yourrequirements. Why would you need wire strippers? You also need to be aware of the fact that some years ago the traditional cable colours used in the UK were changed to harmonise with those used in Europe. This means you may have 2 different sets of wire colours used in your home. See our wire colours project here for more information.

Who would use a wire stripper?

RANGE OF USES: Can strip wire from 10-24AWG for stereos, lighting, telephone wire, home electronics and appliances projects including copper, cable, coaxial, thermal and aluminium wire. Adjustable stopper to adjust the length that is stripped and for micro projects with gauges smaller than 20AWG an adjustable swivel knob can be used for precision. Wire crimper crimps 10-22AWG insulated, 10-22AWG non-insulated and 7-9mm ignition terminals, plus a wire cutter. At the tension it snaps, it has stretched in length by 17 % or so, and so at the break point the useful area is typically reduced to 75 to 80% of the original. Hi, it's Dan from Hodgson Electrical. Today, I'm reviewing the Knipex ErgoStrip Tool. On first impressions, the tool seems well built and is made in Germany. This is first time using the tool. And like most men, the instructions went straight in the bin. So let's see how easy it is to use.

So we've got a bit of FP. This one's got a hard shell on it. It's quite hard, normally. Use your ringing tool, or you can give it a little knife score on the end. Your ErgoStrip, lay it inside, close the clam, little rotate, and if you want to, you can strip using the little stripping tool, pull all the way down, and bang. Pulls it off nice and easy.The main purpose of wire strippers is to make it simple to remove the plastic insulation from the end of a cut piece of electrical wire. This is necessary to connect the wire to a terminal or to splice two wires together. Many wire strippers will also cut wire, so you don’t need to switch between tools when cutting and stripping numerous lengths of wire at a time. he handle grip is designed to reduce hand fatigue when you’ve got dozens of wires to cut and strip, and the texture used makes these strippers unlikely to slip out of your hands. Wire stripper pliers - V-shaped stripping jaws for removing plastic insulation from single and multicore conductors. Available with VDE handles.