There are tools that can be described as necessary and professional. To remove insulation from wires, use a stripper, also known as a stripper. It is worth learning more about it and choosing a professional tool.
How to remove insulation from cables?
To remove insulation from cables, it is necessary to use a stripper . This wire stripper ensures precise and fast work. All you need to do is tighten the handles and adjust the jaw force. You don't have to worry about damaging the main cable. Such work is necessary if you want to connect the cable to the end device. The insulation stripper allows you to quickly remove the insulation from the wire. There is no need to use an additional knife or cut the lagging. The work is very fast. All you need to do is place the cable in the jaw so that it fits evenly on the tool, and then tighten the handle. This way you will remove the insulation from the wire. Of course, remember to choose a tool with adjustable pressure force. When working with electrical cables, you must be as precise as possible, as any mistake may result in cutting the cables. Many people still use knives. Unfortunately, this solution is very ineffective. Fortunately, you can use a puller, which is cheap by the way. Therefore, it should be included in the equipment of both professional electricians and DIY enthusiasts. You should also know that the stripper is suitable for removing insulation from single-core cables, such as wire, stranded wire, as well as single-core cables. This hand tool is not expensive, but it provides maximum comfort of work.
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Which insulation stripper should I choose?
The insulation stripper is available in many variants. You can choose:
- frontal insulation stripper, also called electrical stripper. It is equipped with a screw, which facilitates precise setting of the clearance amount. This type of tool can be used when working on live wires.
- side insulation stripper, which is distinguished by its characteristic structure. It resembles scissors. It is equipped with graduated holes on the blades. It is in these holes that you need to place the wires to remove the insulation. It is also worth noting that it is relatively easy to select the size of the hole for the cable. The puller is also easy to use, which is undoubtedly another advantage.
- automatic insulation stripper , used for flat cables and tapes. It can also be used taking into account the shape of the jaws. The wire is placed in the jaw and then held to automatically remove the insulation. This solution is therefore extremely convenient.
Strippers will be useful for stripping insulation from various wires, but you need to know that:
- automatically adjusts to the diameter of the cable;
- the side one has several hole sizes;
- the front one has manual adjustment.
If you are looking for good insulation strippers, you can choose the 0.5-6.0 mm2 Expert automatic insulation stripper . It is equipped with an adjustable cutting depth and an adjustable stripping length. It is also worth paying attention to the single-component design of the gripping part. A rotating insulation stripper with a hook knife has a wide range of applications. It ensures not only accurate but also quick insulation removal. It is best suited for round cables. Noteworthy is the universal insulation stripper 0.2-4 mm3 . Here, you can use circumferential cutting, but also longitudinal cutting. This type of tool is used to remove external insulation, both from round cables and a single conductor.
How to use insulation strippers?
Using a wire stripper is not difficult at all. It doesn't require any skills either. Just remember that each cable is surrounded by a special coating, which constitutes a protective barrier. The cable insulation is made of plastic, so this plastic must be removed to connect the cable with connectors, a switch, a contact or a plug. All you need to do is insert the cable into the jaws of the insulation stripper. Pay attention to whether it adheres to the walls of the tool. In the next stage, you should squeeze the handle and make a smooth movement around the wire with a full axis, i.e. 360 degrees. This way you will remove the sheath without damaging the inside of the cable.