Universal Cable Stripping Tool w/Telescopic Blade - 5" - Knipex

The Knipex KN1685125SB Universal Cable Stripping Tool is a 5-inch instrument engineered for precise and efficient cable preparation in demanding automotive and industrial environments. This compact tool delivers clean circumferential and longitudinal cuts on common installation cables, streamlining workflow while safeguarding conductors and insulation from damage. It is an essential asset for professional technicians requiring fast, repeatable results across various power and control wiring tasks.

Key Features

• Versatile Cable Range: Effectively strips round and damp-proof installation cables from 8.0–13.0 mm, accommodating common sizes such as 3 x 1.5 mm² up to 5 x 2.5 mm². This versatility supports a wide array of electrical tasks in both automotive and industrial settings.
• Telescopic Longitudinal Blade: Features an adjustable blade with an integrated cable guide, ensuring controlled and precise lengthwise cuts. This is particularly beneficial on rigid and halogen-free insulation types, improving efficiency and reducing conductor damage.
• Dedicated Stripping Ports: Provides precision stripping for single conductors in specific cross-sections: 0.2, 0.3, 0.8, 1.5, 2.5, and 4.0 mm². These dedicated ports help minimize rework, nicks, and conductor breakage, ensuring reliable connections.
• Robust, Durable Construction: Built with a fiberglass-reinforced plastic body, this tool ensures long-term durability and reliability for daily use in service vans, industrial plants, and challenging job sites.
• Ergonomic and Secure Handling: Incorporates a double-shell folding mechanism with an opening spring, secure locking, and an integrated belt clip for controlled operation and convenient, safe transport.

Applications

• Automotive Electrical Work: Ideal for preparing power feeds, lighting, accessory circuits, and control wiring on a broad range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, and heavy equipment.
• Industrial Maintenance: Suitable for tasks such as panel building, connecting machinery, and performing field terminations within various industrial plants and facilities.
• Damp-Proof Cable Stripping: Effectively strips damp-proof cables in challenging environments like garages, wash bays, and exposed outdoor installations.
• Confined Spaces: Its compact size and precise cutting capabilities make it well-suited for working in tight areas such as conduit, junction boxes, control cabinets, and under-dash installations.

Specifications

• Length: 125 mm (5")
• Dimensions: 125 x 86 x 36 mm
• Weight: approx. 79 g (0.095 lb)
• Housing Material: Fiberglass-reinforced plastic
• Cable Diameter Range: 8.0–13.0 mm
• Single-Conductor Strip Range: 0.2–4.0 mm²