Overview
The nVent RAYCHEM STRIPPING-TOOL-SR-CABLE is a cable stripping tool with no exposed or moving blades. This patent pending tool is designed for use with RAYCHEM® BTV-CR, BTV-CT, QTVR-CT, XTV-CT, KTV-CT and IceStop self-regulating heat-tracing cables. The tool is designed for faster, safer and more reliable cable terminations. It has a robust metallic body, ergonomic contour and replaceable blades.
Technical Specifications
The tool has two sets of blades designed for precise scoring of the outer and inner jackets of a cable. The scoring blades are protected by a spring-loaded cap that rotates automatically. For safety, the cap rotates back to its original position automatically after the cutting operation is performed.
| Body | Symmetric and Ergonomic Aluminum A380 Metallic Body with TPE soft sleeve. |
| Jacket scoring blades | A pair of jacket scoring stainless steel blades with depth ranges of 0.04–0.06 inch and 0.01–0.03 inch. |
| Blade cover | Spring loaded Zinc alloy cap that covers both the blades when the tool is not in use. |
| Core scoring feature | Core scoring blade which will prevent damage to the conductors. The blade height should be 0.01–0.04 inch. |
| Replaceable blades | All blades can be replaced with a screwdriver. Replaceable blades are provided with the tool. |
| Coating | Metallic body coated with electrostatic epoxy powder 0.002–0.005 inch thick |