A Cable Stripper is a precision cutting tool used to slice through the outer insulation of a network cable. It typically features an adjustable blade and a circular nest that allows you to rotate the tool around the cable, cleanly stripping away the jacket to reveal the internal twisted wire pairs.
Using a dedicated cable stripper is essential for maintaining signal integrity; using a standard knife can easily nick the wires, leading to crosstalk or connection failure.
Formacionpoliticaisc +1- Precision and Depth Control: Many models include an adjustable knob or screw that lets you set the blade depth to match different cable thicknesses (e.g., Cat6 vs. Cat6a). This ensures the blade cuts just the outer sheath and doesn't touch the 24 AWG copper cores inside.
- Rotary Design: Most network strippers use a rotary action—you insert the cable, rotate the tool 360 degrees once or twice, and then slide the jacket off.
- Multifunctionality: High-end strippers often include built-in wire cutters and slots for both round cables (standard Ethernet) and flat cables (telephone or flat Cat7).
- Advanced Features: Some professional models, like the DINTEK ezi-Stripper, are designed for UTP/STP and include guides for wire straightening or even integrated separators to help untwist the pairs faster.
- Variants:
- Mini Strippers: Small, portable plastic tools often included in DIY kits for quick field repairs.
- Automatic Strippers: Feature a "pistol grip" mechanism that automatically adjusts to the wire gauge and pulls the insulation off in one squeeze.
