Wanted wire strippers, advice on make/model required.

[Turbo]

I've yet to see an 'automatic' insulation cutter that will successfully strip outer sheath properly every time. Quite often they cut too deep, slicing the insulation of the wires inside.
I think this is due to cables having different thicknesses of outer insulation from standard.

For insulation stripping Jokari are very good.

I would recommend these however. Once you get them set for the cable you are using they make short work of stripping off the outer insulation. Spin it round the cable to cut the insulation, then pull it towards the end of the flex & it slices the insulation longways. I used to use a lot of H05 rubber flex, horrible to strip with any tool but this tool worked very well.

 

[angellonewolf]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KNIPEX-16-95-01-ErgoStrip/dp/B01BPW2C6Q/ref=asc_df_B01BPW2C6Q/?tag=googshopuk-21&lin=undefined&th=1

a sparky at work had one of these looked very good but i cant justafy the spend as i still use the bend and cut method

 

[mtt.tr]

The CK ones although they have many brand names work well you just can't take more than 1" per bite.

For flex knipex dismantling hook knife is brilliant, gently score the sheath bend it until it open, insert the hook and away you go.

 

[Hopefuldave]

Automatic Wire strippers - 0.5 - 6.0mm² Cable

Automatic spring return wire strippers suitable for 1.0 - 3.2mm² cable. Cleanly and easily removes the insulation from the wire ready for termination.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

Are the proverbial testicoli canem - there are two different sizes (I have both, smug, smug, and the branded ones - a fair bit pricier) and they'll even strip the difficult stuff like PTFE sheathed, silicone rubber sheathed...

 

[Barking Mat]

Strippers, you gets what you pays for.

Or you can watch for free on certain websites...

 

[Parm]

Strippers, you gets what you pays for.

Or you can watch for free on certain websites...

I can arrange a 3D experience at certain west London pubs ………

 

[Gareth J]

Automatic Wire strippers - 0.5 - 6.0mm² Cable

Automatic spring return wire strippers suitable for 1.0 - 3.2mm² cable. Cleanly and easily removes the insulation from the wire ready for termination.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

Are the proverbial testicoli canem - there are two different sizes (I have both, smug, smug, and the branded ones - a fair bit pricier) and they'll even strip the difficult stuff like PTFE sheathed, silicone rubber sheathed...

I've this type and the previously posted red handled C.K ones type. These are better, especially on very tiny cables but the CK ones are simpler to use (you have to allign the wire correctly in these ones). I didn't know there was a bigger version.

 

[northwest]

I can arrange a 3D experience at certain west London pubs ………

Too much effort, my missus organised a couple for my birthday once, they came to the house!

 

[Parm]

Too much effort, my missus organised a couple for my birthday once, they came to the house!

I like your style …..

 

[skotl]

I've found these very versatile providing you don't need to get into too tight a space...

C.K Automatic Wire Stripper

Save time while working on electrical tasks using the C.K Automatic Wire Stripper. This versatile product is suitable for stripping both flat and round cables and wires. All it takes is two clicks to remove the outer sheath, as well as extracting the inner conductors in a cable.The tool is...

www.toolstation.com

Same here

 

[graffian]

I bought some ebay wire strippers, they didn't work reliably so I sent them back.
I bought some more expensive ebay ones, more money doesn't mean better and it went as above.
Then I bought some CK strippers. As above.
Ended up with a more expensive option Weicon, they worked every time and
didn't nick the copper or cut any stands.