Wire Strippers & Blades
Wire Stripper Accessories
There are two basic levels of wire stripping:
- Aerospace Grade High Precision Wire Stripping
- Precision Wire Stripping
Aerospace Grade High Precision wire stripping is employed where extreme reliability and critical tolerances must be achieved: airplanes, helicopters, satellites, launchers, guidance and communications systems are just some examples of applications where high precision wire stripping is required. In many cases, the aerospace military standard is called for and meeting that standard is rigidly enforced.
Tools of such grade have gripper pads of different thickness and surface type, to hold the wire insulation without damaging it, and have counter bored, either die type or razor type
blades.
‘A common misconception is that two wires with the same gauge will have identical measurements’
Wire dimensions affect stripping requirements. A variety of factors determine just how precisely a wire can be stripped, including gauge, insulation type and concentricity. Wire conductor diameters can differ just as insulation thicknesses vary. Both factors are important when selecting the proper blades, wire stripper and stripping method of specific applications.
Precision Wire Stripping is used in the manufacturing of rolling stock, automotive, marine harnesses etc. This requires wire strips that assure product reliability and are obtained at a relatively low cost. Tools of such grade have knife type blades For each type of wire stripping and production requirement, the best tool and/or method to get the job done right must be determined, and Crimp-Tech Australia and Ideal Industries is here to assist with free wire analysis.
The type of wire to be stripped and the type of stripping required, non-precision or precision, will help determine the stripping tool and/or method to be employed for optimum results.
For that reason, Crimp-Tech Australia offers the widest variety of Ideal Industries blades, each one specifically designed for achieving the best strip.
AEROSPACE GRADE TOOLS
Every aspect of the aerospace industry demands precision and accuracy, including wire processing – IDEAL Industries’ area of expertise.
Working with both wire manufacturers and aerospace engineers, we develop unique blades with tight tolerances that strip wire accurately and dependably.
How Aerospace grade tools work:
Gripper pads hold the wire securely in a center line relationship with the blade.
Precision counter bored die type blades:
Die type blades incorporate a counter bored hole sized to the insulation and an inner cutting hole sized to the conductor. This varies depending on insulation type and thickness.
Precision counter bored razor type blades:
Razor type blades are made of a precision cut razor blade forming the cutting holes and a separate blade holder with built-in wire guide and counter bore. This varies depending on insulation type and thickness.