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.

Ripley Co.
Cromwell, CT 06416
May 24, 2006 Designed for safe end stripping of primary cable, WS 5A-DA features removable 3/8 in. adapter that allows tool to be driven by electric or battery-operated power drill. Product strips XLPE, polyethylene, and EPR insulation up to 400 mil thick on 600 V to 35 kV cables. Also suited for primary URD cable, adjustable end stripper has guarded cutting blade, knob for setting strip length from .625-2.5 in., and ability to accept SW-2 ratchet wrench for leverage.

Greenlee Textron, Inc.
Rockford, IL 61109
May 03, 2006 Model ES25 battery-powered ratchet style cable cutter is designed for ACSR and other steel reinforced cables. Unit weighs 7.7 lb, is operable with one hand, and suits overhead crews at power utilities and utility contractors. Cutter features 14.4 V NiCd battery, and makes about 50 cuts of Grosbeak or 120 cuts of Merlin on 1 battery charge. Blades are contoured to slice aluminum strands and then snap steel strands. It comes with 2 batteries, battery charger, and molded carrying case.

Ridge Tool Co.
Elyria, OH 44036
Apr 11, 2006 Made of high carbon, heat-treated steel, RIDGID® electrical hand tools line comprises 10 models for cutting, stripping, and crimping stranded copper, copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cables. Tools feature RIDG-BACK(TM) cutting blade, return-spring, and cushion-grip handles for operator comfort. Paint-filled tool graphics provide quick and long-lasting identification of all tool functions, and application markings are indicated on tool handle.

Cementex Insulated Tools Co.
Burlington, NJ 08016
Apr 10, 2006 Basic Electrician's Kit consists of 8 pieces, all double-insulated and certified for use to 1,000 Vac/1,500 Vdc. It comes in custom soft briefcase with slot for each tool, including 9 in. Lineman's Pliers, 8 in. Chain Nose Pliers, 7¾ in. Hi-Leverage Curved Pliers, and 7 5/8 in. Wire Stripper. Three screwdrivers include ¼ x 4¼ in. Mechanics Tip, 3/16 x 6 in. Cabinet Tip, and No 2 x 4 in. Phillips, all with cushion grip handles.

Klein Tools, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Mar 13, 2006 Multifunctional, lightweight, large gauge Wire Stripper/Cutter (Cat. No. 11053) cleanly shears 6-32 and 8-32 screws and has serrated pliers nose for pulling, gripping, and twisting wire with minimal pressure. Curved handle design and double-dipped textured grips provide control and comfort. Made of heat-treated tool steel for durability with black oxide finish for corrosion resistance, tool features coil spring for self-opening action and closure lock for storage.

Klein Tools, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jan 12, 2006 Featuring integral guards that prevent shock resulting from hand contact with energized sources up to 1,000 V, model 11049-INS has 5 precision-ground stripping holes designed for removing insulation from 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 AWG stranded wire. Gauge markings are located on both sides of tool, and black-oxide finish resists corrosion. While shear-type cutting blades provide clean cuts, spring-loaded self-opening feature facilitates repetitive use.

Schleuniger, Inc.
Manchester, NH 03103
Jan 09, 2006 Featuring menu-guided programming, CoaxStrip 5500 utilizes 4-blade design to process thin, difficult-to-strip or out-of-round insulation types. It can strip coaxial, triaxial, and multiconductor cables as well as single conductor wires up to .590 in. OD at rates to 450 cables/hr. In addition to graphic display and programmable gripper force, product offers 3.35 in. max stripping length and memory storage capacity for up to 1,000 cables and 100 wire lists.

Klein Tools, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Dec 13, 2005 Featuring curved handles, Klein-Kurve® multifunctional tool (Cat. No. 11055-INS) cuts, strips, loops, and gauges solid and stranded wire while protecting user against shock from energized sources up to 1,000 V. It features 2 layers of insulation, integral guards to prevent hand contact with conductive parts, and gauge markings on both sides. Measuring 8 in. long, unit strips 10-18 solid and 12-20 stranded AWG wire and cleanly shears 6-32 and 8-32 screws.

Waytek Inc.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dec 06, 2005 Pressmaster self-adjusting cut and strip tool, Stock No. 555, can be used on over 90% of wires without requiring adjustment. It will cut and strip 34-8 gauge wire. Also available, Stock No. 556 heavy-duty cable stripper handles cables of all insulation types. Tool handles cable up to 1.57 in. and insulation thickness to 0.18 in. Used for removing insulation from copper and fiber optic cables, Stock No. 557 handles cable up to 0.43 in. and insulation thickness to 0.04 in.

Snap-on Industrial
Kenosha, WI 53141 1410
Dec 01, 2005 Designed for auto repair, PWCS9 features construction cold forged from alloy steel and heat-treated. Tool provides functionality for wire stripping, bolt cutting, and terminal crimping. It strips stranded wire from AWG 20-10 and solid wire from AWG 16-8. In addition to bi-molded, soft-grip handles, tool features narrow pliers tip, lock that maintains closed position during transport or storage, and internal spring that maintains open position during use.

FCI/Burndy Products
Manchester, NH 03108
Sep 20, 2005 Consisting of head and power unit in one-piece assembly, BURNDY WEJTAP(TM) uses power-driven, aluminum alloy wedge to lock tap cables into self-adjusting, C-shaped spring body, maintaining consistent pressure throughout life of connection. Wedge's wiping action, in combination with PENATROX(TM) PENA 13 oxide-inhibiting compound, provides contact integrity. Breech-loaded tool incorporates automatic forward-venting gas release directed away from operator.

Eraser Company, Inc., The
Syracuse, NY 13221
Aug 10, 2005 Model IK10 removes film type insulation from round magnet wires used in manufacture of coils, bobbins, chokes, resistors, and spring winders. Able to handle round wires from 11–28 AWG, product strips max of 4 in. long windows. Fully programmable unit, used in conjunction with coil winding and spring winding machines, pre-strips or window strips wires as coils are wound. It incorporates 115 V, 60 Hz reversible motor and requires 90 psi air supply.

Weidmuller, Inc.
Richmond, VA 23236
Aug 04, 2005 Designed for preparing wire ends, stripax® plus 2.5 works with wire cross sections from 20–14 AWG. Complying with DIN 46228 P4 requirements, crimping ferrules are stored in tool and inserted automatically in strips of 50. Crimping cylinder can be positioned using adjusting wheel, which audibly snaps into place, preventing errors in positioning and protecting tool from damage. Tensioning clamp features closed lug to prevent spring from becoming detached.

Klein Tools, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jul 26, 2005 Comprised of 6 pieces, trim-out set (Cat No. 80006) enables electricians to handle daily projects. It includes heavy-duty 2000 Series® 9 in. side-cutting pliers, Klein-Kurve® wire stripper/cutter, and 4 in. round shank No. 2 Profilated® Phillips-tip screwdriver in addition to ¼ in. cabinet-tip screwdriver with 4 in. heavy-duty round shank, and 4-pocket tool pouch. Set also comes with Klein® lightweight utility belt (Cat No. 5204).

Eraser Company, Inc., The
Syracuse, NY 13221
Jul 19, 2005 Model K8A uses 4 rotating carbide blades, operating in clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, that open and close concentrically around material to be stripped. Blade closing is controlled by electrical foot switch that activates air cylinder. Featuring adjustable blade depth and strip length, unit can end-strip or window-strip film insulated magnet wire from 11–28 AWG and end-strip extruded wires from 8–38 AWG.

Eraser Company, Inc., The
Syracuse, NY 13221
Jun 24, 2005 Model RT2S strips film-type insulation from wires 28–48 AWG. Fiberglass stripping wheels remove insulation without contaminating or flattening conductors. Design allows close-to-coil body wire stripping. Multiple wires may be processed at one time, and strip length stop can be adjusted to produce consistent strip lengths.

Klein Tools, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jun 14, 2005 Suited for confined working spaces, 2-piece competition tool set features high-leverage cable cutter and 8 in. high-leverage diagonal-cutting pliers. Cable cutter has cable-gripping shear-type jaws that permit one-handed shearing action, while diagonal-cutting pliers have beveled cutting edge and induction-hardened cutting knives. Kit also includes 1/64-scale, die-cast replica of No. 26 Klein Tools Indy race car as well as Dan Wheldon trading card.

Schleuniger, Inc.
Manchester, NH 03103
Apr 11, 2005 UniStrip 2600 Programmable Stripping Machine is available with SmartStrip option, which enables operators to strip wires from 8–22 AWG without making any adjustments to unit. Suited for situations that entail use of many different sized wires and need to alternate quickly between them, machine only requires users to set desired strip length and insulation pull off length. Product determines correct diameter for wire being stripped.

Times Microwave Systems
Wallingford, CT 06492 5039
Apr 05, 2005 Designed for use with LMR-240 low loss cable, ST-240EZ tool prepares cable to exact dimensions in one step, while DBT-02 tool removes burrs from exposed center conductor. EZ non-solder connectors, which include QMA male, QMA male RA, SMA male, SMA male RA, and N male types, are supplied with adhesive-lined ATUM boot. Optimized to facilitate termination, all connectors are suited for use in True Position E911 installations.