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US16 Series Bushings

James Selm — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:44:40 +0000

VariStrip™ Series End Strip Kits

Shannon Cox — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:52:38 +0000

VariStrip™ Variable bushings to end strip the insulation off #2 AWG - 400MCM AWG THHN cable, bushings up to 750 MCM AWG

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US16 Series

Peter Brazier — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:03:59 +0000

Introducing the new US16 from UtilityTool®, an innovative tool designed to remove outer jackets on medium voltage power cable with the assistance of a powered speed drill. Engineered with an ergonomic, self-feeding design and micro-indexing blade depth control, the tool provides safe, efficient jacket removal from cables up to 1.5″ in diameter.

– Jacket is cleanly removed to expose cable shielding
– Micro indexing blade depth control to protect cable shielding
– Self-feeding design greatly reduces operator fatigue and strain
– Simple, safe blade depth adjustment
– Durable, reliable and built to last
– Ergonomic design prioritises user comfort and safety
– Suitable for cable diameters up to 1.5″ (38 mm)

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SCS MAX Series

Peter Brazier — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:41:37 +0000

The SCS MAX Semi-con Scoring Tool is an extended version of the existing SCS designed to make precision score depth cuts on large diameter power cable with strippable semi-con for proper semi-con removal. The tool has a cable size range of 1.77′′ to 2.96′′ (45 to 75 mm) diameter over the semi-con screen and a scoring depth up to 0.16′′ (4 mm).

Compact & user-friendly tool scores semi-con on large cables without damaging the insulation
Eliminates the need for traditional stripping knives, reducing the risk of cuts or lacerations
Performs spiral & calibrated square cuts on cable diameters ranging from 1.77′′ to 2.96′′ (45 to 75 mm)
Precise & easily adjustable blade depths from 0′′ to 0.16′′ (0 to 4 mm) in increments of 0.002′′ (0.05 mm)
Operates within a 4′′ (101.6 mm) envelope on larger cables
Equipped with a standard cable guide in either customary (inch) or metric (mm) unit measurements

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WS 22A & WS 22 SNAP Series

Peter Brazier — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:41:37 +0000

Ergonomic end stripping tool designed for 600 volt secondary cable with bushings from 1/0 AWG to 1000 kcmil
Reduce working time & effort on repetitive stripping functions
WS 22 SNAP’s patent-pending quick connect collar design makes changing bushings faster & more efficient even with gloves on
Guarded blades increase safety
Adjustable strip stop with adjustment window allows easy setup for 1″ to 5″ (25.4 to 127 mm) strip lengths on WS 22A models & 1.5″ to 5.25″ (28.1 – 133.4 mm) on WS 22 SNAP models

NOTE: The WS 22 is available with or without bushings. Select square cut bushings from the bushings tab. Please specify two bushings when ordering the WS 22A.

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US14 Series

Peter Brazier — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:34:06 +0000

Introducing the new US14, a ratcheting outer sheath cable slitter that is engineered to remove the outer sheathing from primary and secondary cables. The US14 easily performs ring cuts and slit midspans on ducts and heavy-duty cables. Its unique ratcheting mechanism quickly grips and penetrates ducts and cables over 25 mm in diameter.

– Equipped with safe, recessed blade to prevent potential injury & blade damage
– Quickly & easily adjusts to perform longitudinal & ring slits/li>
– Removes PVC, PE, rubber & other jackets from cable diameters over 0.98″ (25 mm)
– Compatible with high fiber count fiber optic cables
– Micro-adjustable blade depth adjusts up to 0.2″ (5 mm) to avoid underlying cable damage
– Unique 3-piece knuckle design follows the cable contour
– Replaceable & durable double-sided tool steel blade
– Ratcheting drive wheel increases precision during longitudinal & radial cuts
– Indication marks of 10 mm, 20 mm & 30 mm make adjusting cut lengths easy

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US15 Series

Peter Brazier — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:41:37 +0000

Introducing the new US15 Large Format Cable Slitter, a versatile tool capable of performing slit, ring, and spiral cuts on cable diameters from 10 to 60 mm. Equipped with a hardened steel blade, the tool provides fast, safe, and precise jacket removal from both hard and soft insulated cables without damaging the underlying layers.

Equipped with safe, recessed blade to prevent potential injury & blade damage
Compatible with large telecom cables, large fiber optic ducts & various other large diameter power cables
Easily adjust the blade position to perform ring, spiral & longitudinal cuts
Quickly adjusts to suit hard & soft insulated cables with 0.39″ to 2.36″ (10 mm – 60 mm) diameters on cable ends & 0.39″ to 1.96″ (10 – 50 mm) on cable mid-spans
Blade depth knob adjusts up to 0.177″ (4.5 mm) in increments of 0.002″ (0.05 mm) & features a convenient inch or metric scale for guarenteed precision
Replaceable, machined & ground tool steel blade
Reinforced diameter adjustment jaw is durable & travels on a threaded rod to provide precise stability between the blade & jacket

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US10 Series

Peter Brazier — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:22:30 +0000

Introducing the innovative US10 Cable Insulation Chamfering Tool that utilizes a size adjustment clamping system to quickly and easily adjust and lock onto the insulation. Its compact, low friction, thermoplastic V-jaw construction and PTFE-coated aluminum frame provides a stable and precise clamping platform in any space.

– Easily adjusts to suit XLPE & EPR insulation materials on 0.5″ to 2.36″ (12.7 mm to 60 mm) cable diameters
– 30 degree or 45 degree angle bevel models perform with a factory-set chamfer depth of 0.075″ (1.905 mm), adjustable from 0″ to 0.150″ (0 mm to 3.81 mm); 15-35 kV
– Equipped with safe, recessed blade to prevent potential injury & blade damage
– Features a replaceable, machined & ground tool steel blade

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US07 Series

Peter Brazier — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:54:14 +0000

Introducing the new US07 Adjustable Cable Stripper that quickly and easily end strips or midspan strips cable insulation with no conductor damage on #8 to 1000 kcmil secondary cables. The tool utilizes a size adjustment clamping system to swiftly adjust and lock onto the insulation. Its compact, low friction, thermoplastic, impact-resistant polymer v-jaw and body provides a stable and precise clamping platform in any space.

– Equipped with safe, recessed blade to prevent potential injury & blade damage
– Quickly adjusts to suit THHN, XHHW & USE secondary cables with 0.3″ to 1.375″ (7.6 mm to 35 mm) cable diameters, eliminating the need for bushings
– Easily adjusts with detent actuated knob & fine adjustment knob to match insulation thickness for fast stripping without conductor damage
– Features a replaceable, machined & ground tool steel blade
– Combines the end & mid-span strip performance of the UtilityTool® WS 71 & WS 72 with added features, stability & cable sizes
– Durable bronze bushings provides longevity

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