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The tools are also cooled down to -25°C and the insulation material must retain the toughness necessary to prevent it breaking if the tool is hit or knocked. With safety and reliability always at the
forefront, we have also introduced ‘Tethered Tools’ versions of 16 different VDE pliers, to keep tools safe – even when working at heights. When working off the ground or live line
working, there is always a risk of tools falling, causing damage to the tool and potentially injuring any person beneath. The tether attachment is ultrasonic-welded tightly to the inside of the grip and the tool can be attached to the worker’s wrist or belt or anywhere secure. The tether attachment point does not get in the way during unsecured working on the ground.
Reducing the risk Sixteen models of insulated VDE pliers are available in a Tethered Tools version, which reliably prevent the tools from falling, significantly reducing the risk of damaging animals, people, tools, flooring, and objects. Each tool is individually tested and is protected by a tether, adapter strap and material carabiner. Innovation from manufacturers such as Knipex is important and with such a wide range of pliers, the tools cater for the many different applications an electrician is likely to encounter. Tools such as the ErgoStrip, for example, deal with all cable- stripping needs. Small, versatile and easy to use, the tool is capable of stripping and dismantling all round cables used in modern house installations. You can dismantle data cables and strip and dismantle a coax cable.
ErgoStrip
The innovative, angled shape of the ErgoStrip allows it to strip all common NYM cables and the comfortable pistol grip means there is no need to change grip when dismantling. It’s ideal for work in confined spaces such as junction boxes and distribution boxes as the tapered tool ends allow for dismantling in cramped areas.
Stripping With installer needs in mind, there are location ridges on the wire stripping holes so that the correct cable position for stripping can be found intuitively – even in the dark. As the insertion points for coax and data cables are angled, with
gentle pressure the cables simply slide into the correct position by themselves. A length scale is also provided so data and coax cables can be dismantled and stripped to the same length. Moreover, NYM cables can be cut lengthwise conveniently and safely using the practical cable guide parallel to the half shells, where the cable is automatically pressed and fed against the guide hollows on the housing. The StriX is an insulation stripper with cable
shears, two essential electrical installations tools in one pair of pliers. It is an ideal tool for single, multiple and fine stranded conductors with plastic or rubber insulation up to 5mm diameter or 10sq mm cable cross-section. Increments in the jaw provide a visual
orientation aid for stripping consistent lengths (11mm and 16mm). Additionally, easy adjustment to the required diameter of solid or stranded wire can be achieved with the plier’s knurled screw and lock nut. A shear blade is included for cutting copper and aluminium cable and the tool’s slim dimensions mean it can access tight areas.
Cable Cutters Innovation from manufacturers such as
Knipex is important and with such a wide range of pliers, the tools cater for the many different
applications an electrician is likely to encounter. Tools such as the ErgoStrip, for example, deal with all cable-stripping needs.
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Cable cutters We also manufacture powerful ratchet-action Cable Cutters that cut Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cable smoothly and neatly – without crushing. The high leverage three-stage ratchet-drive cuts through SWA cable with a diameter of up to 45mm/380sq mm. Weighing in at just 800g and only 315mm in length, the Cable Cutters are ideal for work in confined areas. Forged from special high-grade steel, the cutters have also been oil- hardened for extra strength and power. As the handle of the tool is squeezed, the
cleverly designed ratchet-action tightens the induction-hardened blades, cleanly cutting through the cable. The tool has a cleverly designed support area for putting down the pliers when cutting.
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