TEKTON Automatic Wire cutter/Stripper

The Tekton automatic wire stripper quickly strips insulation from solid and stranded wires across a wide range of sizes without adjustment, and a built-in stop sets a repeatable strip length. Spring-loaded handles allow one-handed use, long jaws reach into tight spaces, and a built-in cutter cleanly cuts copper and aluminum wire. When the jaws close, they grip the wire securely while two V-notched blades score the insulation without cutting the conductor. The top blade then pulls back, removing the insulation in one smooth motion. The wire size range is 24 - 5 AWG (0.2 - 15 mm2). There is an adjustable length stop inside the jaws to limit the amount of insulation you cut and remove from the end of a wire. The stop can be removed if necessary. The range of the stop is 3/16 - 1 in. (5 - 25 mm). A wire cutter at the top of the tool has a knife-and-anvil design to cut copper and aluminum conductors up to 9 AWG (3 mm diameter). The cutting capacity is labeled on the tool. Cutting thicker or harder wires could permanently damage the blade. The cutting blade is permanently fixed; only the stripping blades are replaceable. The rear handle has a soft, grippy overmold on the outside for a secure hold and a smooth white panel on the inside for identification using a permanent marker or label. A tether hole at the base allows for a lanyard to help prevent drops when working at heights.