Del City
Milwaukee, WI 53209
May 30, 2008 Featuring ergonomic, cushioned handles, line of Circuit Alert(TM) Tools includes screwdrivers, wire strippers, pliers, flashlights, and utility knives, all with built-in removable voltage detector that produces audio and visual alert when it detects live circuit. Tools are made of forged steel for light weight, and many are multifunctional for completing variety of tasks.

JDV Products, Inc.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
May 16, 2008 Customizable with JDV or Standard Pneumatic brand tools to meet unique application needs, KTW6021 Series provides all essential tools for terminating 22-24 or 24-26 AWG wire-wrapping applications. Kits includes Standard Pneumatic brand (model 6021) 120 V wire wrap tool, bit/sleeve, hand wrap tool, unwrap tool, cut/strip tool, and deep cavity tool pouch. Left handed tool pouches are also available.

Greenlee Textron, Inc.
Rockford, IL 61109
Apr 03, 2008 Able to cut copper and aluminum cables up to 2/0 AWG, 727M Cable Cutter has molded grips with hard underside for strength and soft, slip-resistant, ergonomic outside for comfort. Grip width optimizes load bearing area to facilitate handling, and hot riveted joint provides smooth opening/closing action. Product uses forged steel blanks that are heat-treated and precision-ground for extended life and cutting capability. Black oxide finish provides additional safeguard against rust.

Klein Tools, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Feb 19, 2008 Including Models K90-10/2, K90-12/2, and K90-14/2, Bent-Nose NM Romex® Strippers feature tool steel black oxide finish, precision ground stripping holes, shear type cutting blades, and Klein-Kurve® handles. Units eliminate need to angle tool, wire, or hand, enabling precise removal of outer jacket of non-metallic cable. They strip, cut, and loop 10, 12, or 14 AWG solid wire, and cleanly shear 6-32 and 8-32 screws. Models K90-12/2 and K90-14/2 also strip 18 AWG stranded wire.

WIHA Tools
Monticello, MN 55362
Jan 10, 2008 Certified according to EN/IEC 60900, ASTM F1505, NFPA-70E, Professional Series Long Life Insulated Tools include wrenches, L-keys, knives, cable cutters, and sockets. Two-color, multilayer insulation allows immediate identification of damages to outer insulation. Flame-retardant insulation is tested for puncture penetration and low-temperature impact resistance as well as adhesion to make sure it is properly applied to tools when kept in temperatures of +70°C.

Klein Tools, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Dec 11, 2007 QTR-Turn(TM) NM cable stripper/cutter with Klein-Kurve® handles utilizes QTR-Turn technology to quickly remove outer jacket of non-metallic cable. User can place cable in upper QTR-Turn jacket stripper, squeeze handle, and turn one quarter (90°) to completely sever outer jacket. It cuts and loops 12 and 14 AWG solid wire, and cleanly shears 6-32 and 8-32 screws. Unit has serrated nose to bend, shape, and pull wire.

Seatek Co., Inc.
Stamford, CT 06902 5852
Nov 02, 2007 Designed for 14-2 to 10-4 in. BX, AC, and MC cables, Model RS-101AC Auto Clamping can also cut 3/8 in. flex. It features auto clamping lever with clamping stroke amplification that eliminates slow thumb screw clamping adjustment needed for various cable sizes. Push button helps locate small diameter MC in channel and can be pushed back to cut standard MC cables, while moveable lever controls blade penetration to switch from standard MC to small diameter MC.

Stanley-Proto Industrial Tools; A Division of The Stanley Works
Conyers, GA 30013
Nov 01, 2007 Insulated product line consists of 350+ items, including screwdrivers, pliers, cutting tools, wrenches, drive tools, and keys as well as insulated gloves. Orange plastic insulation protects users from shock when working on live circuits of up to 1,000 Vac and 1,500 Vdc. VE Series tools are designed for craftsmen who install and maintain standard electrical equipment and wiring, while VSE Series tools are for use around highest live voltages and are wrapped with 2 layers of insulation.

Ideal Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Aug 17, 2007 BigFoot(TM) Ratcheting Cable Cutter enables electricians to cut copper or aluminum hard-drawn cables up to 750-KCMIL. Leverage is created by grounding one handle of cutter while other side is ratcheted downward. To minimize distortion, cutter is equipped with rounded blade with ratchet action that holds cable tight. Other features include hardened steel blades, quick release action with simplified blade back-out, locking mechanism, and ergonomic slip-resistant handles.

FiberFin, Inc.
Yorkville,, IL 60560
May 18, 2007 Intended for use with Versatile link® connectors, Installer's Tool Kit includes hand tool that can terminate fiber and strip jacket to proper length, as well as crimp tool that installs connector with consistent results every time. Blade on termination tool is mounted on gear assembly that rotates blade every time user cuts fiber for even wear. After 1,260 cuts, cutting assembly will stop and prevent usage of unit until replacement cutting head is installed.

ACT Fastening Solutions
Gardner, MA 01440
Mar 29, 2007 Designed to save time and cost associated with replacing nicked wires and hoses damaged during maintenance and repairs, hand tools feature smooth safety guards that slide behind strap to prevent sharp blades from contacting bundled items. Features include ergonomic cushion grip handles designed for optimal natural hand contraction and auto return spring. Intended users include maintenance technicians, assemblers, shipping and receiving personnel, and electricians.

Ideal Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Mar 20, 2007 Able to strip RG-59, RG-6, and RG-6Q coaxial cable without nicks, Coax/UTP Combo Stripper is equally effective on unshielded twisted pair cable, including CAT 3, CAT 5e, and CAT 6. Users do not have to remove and replace stripping cartridges when moving from one cable type to another. Pre-measured stop eliminates measuring and trimming, while Push-in Ring prevents sharp coax conductor from injuring user's hand while terminating cable with push-on style connector.

FCI/Burndy Products
Manchester, NH 03108
Jan 22, 2007 Offering one-handed operation for advance, retract, and hold functions, BURNDY PATRIOT(TM) PAT644XT-18V suits contractor, utility, and telecommunications applications. Self-contained unit is ergonomically constructed and has hydraulic pump, transmission, and piston design. Along with crimping head design capable of 360° rotation for any-position operation, tool uses 2.6 AH high-capacity 18 V Ni-MH battery that eliminates voltage depression and features 11 tons of output force.

Ideal Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Nov 06, 2006 Coax connector tool works on compression-style hex F connectors in CATV installations and BNC style connectors employed for CCTV. For use in space-restricted areas, shaft size lets installer slide tool's open socket onto connector and tighten or loosen it without damaging termination. Threaded end holds F connectors during cable insertion to facilitate connector seating against dielectric. While promoting torque delivery, no-slip grip handle also reduces hand fatigue.

Komax Corp.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 08, 2006 Stripping wire sizes from 36-10 AWG, Cosmic 927R wire stripper features micrometer dial for choosing stripping diameter in 0.01 mm increments, and shows selection via digital display. Portable device operates on 100 Vac, 60 VA. Rotating 4 blade stripper allows selection of full or partial pull-off lengths from 1-25 mm. Stripping head rotation and twist (or non-twist) direction is changeable from clockwise to counterclockwise. Foot switch and air blow-out kit options are available.

Bondhus Corp.
Monticello, MN 55362 9347
Sep 07, 2006 Suited for use with electrical equipment, E-Smart Tools are tested to 10,000 V to assure integrity of insulation, and are certified to 1,000 V. Screwdriver blades are machined from European chrome/molybdenum/vanadium steel and heat-treated to highest possible hardness levels. With button attached, tools may be used with one hand as precision screwdrivers, or when locked into supplied handle, can be used as full sized screwdrivers.

Tyco Electronics Corp.
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608
Sep 06, 2006 Cosmic 927R Micro-Cable Stripper strips conductors from 36-10 AWG, and features controls allowing stripping diameters to be set in 0.1 mm increments. Machine is capable of stripping lengths from 1-25 mm, with partial lengths of 1 mm possible. Device features 1.5 sec maximum cycle time, and is suited for use with Teflon insulation, rubber, and various wire and cable insulations and jackets.

Thomas & Betts Corp.
Memphis, TN 38125
Jul 24, 2006 Suited for making connections in corrosive or high-moisture environments, Sta-Kon® Heat-Shrink Terminal Kit includes ring terminals and butt splices, as well as ratchet crimp tool, wire stripper, and butane torch. Terminals and splices are self-insulated with heat-shrinkable, cross-linked polyolefin and internally coated sealant. Terminals feature brazed seams to prevent separation of terminal during crimping and internal serrations for increased pullout resistance.

Klein Tools, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jun 22, 2006 Available in 2 models, Klein® heavy-duty ratcheting cable cutters enable users to cut copper and aluminum cables without leaving burrs or sharp edges. Model 63600 has capacity to cut 600 MCM copper, 600 MCM aluminum, and communication cable measuring 1¾ in., while model 63750 cuts 1,000 MCM copper, 1,000 MCM aluminum, and communication cable measuring 2 1/16 in. Designed for confined work spaces, they are constructed with hardened steel cutting blades.

Ideal Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Jun 09, 2006 Constructed of polypropylene plastic, Tuff-Grip PRO(TM) Fish Tape features full-perimeter handle that minimizes intake of dirt and moisture and accommodates large, gloved hands. Case facilitates process of installing replacement tapes, while non-slip fingertip grooves provide secure grip, and tape retaining feature keeps tape properly positioned in opening.