Wire stripper
makerA wire stripper is a tool used to remove the insulation from electrical wires.
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A wire stripper is a manually operated tool designed to remove the outer insulation of electrical wires without damaging the metal conductors within. It is essential in electrical work for creating clean, accurate wire ends for connections, typically consisting of a set of graduated cutting blades corresponding to various wire gauges.
examples
A wire stripper used to remove insulation from 16 AWG copper wire for a home electrical wiring project.
Electricians commonly use this tool when installing light fixtures or outlets, requiring precise exposure of wire to ensure proper and secure electrical connections.
Using a wire stripper to prepare CAT-5 Ethernet cables by removing the outer jacket without damaging the inner twisted pairs.
Network technicians use wire strippers to prepare cables for connector crimping in data cabling for network installations.