• • • ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT • • • Cutting with precision
An electrician’s daily grind often includes cutting through rigid steel conduit and stripping steel wire armoured cables. To save time and effort KNIPEX has a range of cutters, including the ground-breaking TubiX
U sing just one hand and
effortlessly locking and adjusting to the perfect size thanks to the innovative QuickLock mechanism, the KNIPEX TubiX Pipe Cutter (90 31 02 BK) cuts pipes and conduit ranging from 6 to 35mm in diameter, handling wall thicknesses of up to 2mm with ease. When it’s time for a new edge, the tool’s no-fuss design allows for instant wheel replacement – the spare is tucked neatly into the handle and there’s no need for any tools to make the change. The KNIPEX BiX (90 22 10 BK) meanwhile is designed for plastic pipes. Fitting snugly in your palm and slicing
through high-temperature plastic drainpipes and electrical conduits in a flash, it cuts without leaving shavings.
Whether it’s unreinforced plastic pipes ranging from 20 to 50mm with wall thicknesses up to 2.4mm, or soft plastic and foam-core pipes up to 3.5 mm thick, the KNIPEX BiX handles it all with clean, sharp precision. Two spare blades are integrated right into the tool itself and when it’s time to pack up, a secure locking mechanism guarantees safe transport.
Cut, strip and crimp with just one tool
The KNIPEX NexStrip (12 72 190) is a must-have multi-tool for all electricians. This versatile tool cuts, strips and crimps – three crucial applications all at the same time.
It isolates flexible and solid conductors from 0.03 to 10 mm² with automatic adaptation to the cable cross-sections; it self-adjusts wire end sleeves between 0.25 to 4 mm² /2 x 2.5 mm²; and cuts flexible conductors up to 10 mm². The KNIPEX NexStrip is perfect for domestic installations and helps save valuable time. As stripping pliers, the KNIPEX NexStrip works precisely, automatically adapting to each cable
diameter, ensuring consistent stripping lengths thanks to the adjustable length stop, making it ideal for repetitive work.
The fine adjustment enables reliable stripping of flexible and solid conductors between 0.03–10mm² even under special operating conditions, such as special insulating materials or extreme temperatures.
The KNIPEX NexStrip, is also the perfect tool for crimping. The ratchet crimping mechanism guarantees the exact crimping pressure so you can expect a consistently high crimp quality. It offers fast and even square crimping for individual
wire ferrules in accordance with DIN 46228 Parts 1 and 4. It is self-adjusting between 0.25–4mm² /2 x 2.5mm² and allows for quick crimping between different sizes.
As a cutting tool, the KNIPEX NexStrip separates flexible conductors up to 10mm² safely and reliably. The non-slip and ergonomic two- component handles are comfortable to use. Made of glass fibre reinforced plastic, the KNIPEX NexStrip is a durable and robust all- rounder ideal for electricians working in domestic installations or wiring electronic devices such as programmable logic controllers.
26 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • MAY 2024
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