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	Function Function

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Steel-Reinforced Wire
(ACSR)

	Grip Material Grip Material

Plastic

Rubber

	For Wire/Cable Type For Wire/Cable Type

	Length Length

	Material Material

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	For Connector Insulation For Connector Insulation

Insulated

Noninsulated

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Maximum Strip Length Maximum Strip Length

	Electrical Properties Electrical Properties

Electrical Insulating

Static Dissipative

Antistatic

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Electrical Insulating

Nonsparking

High Visibility

Static Control

	Grip Style Grip Style


Cushion	Ultra Grip

Plain

	For Maximum Cable OD For Maximum Cable OD

	For Wire Size For Wire Size

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

IEC

ASTM

ETL

	For Cable Industry Designation For Cable Industry Designation

	Handle Material Handle Material

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage

120V AC

1,000V AC

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Jaw Texture Jaw Texture


Serrated	Smooth

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Electrical Wire Strippers

The plier nose on these wire strippers is useful for pulling and looping wire.

Squeeze-and-Strip Electrical Wire Strippers

One squeeze strips insulation and pulls it off the wire.

Electrical-Insulating Squeeze-and-Strip
Electrical Wire Strippers

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These wire strippers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Confined-Space Squeeze-and-Strip
Electrical Wire Strippers

Because you insert wire from the front, you can use this tool in tight spaces.

Squeeze-and-Strip Electrical Wire Stripper Kits

This kit includes a wire stripper plus blades to strip electrical wire and coaxial cable.

High-Voltage Electrical Wire Strippers

The rubber grip provides protection up to 1,000 volts AC.

Confined-Space High-Voltage Electrical Wire Strippers

Because you load wire from the front of this stripper, it’s useful in tight spaces.

Precision Electrical Wire Strippers

Use the adjustable stop to precisely set the strip length.

Compact Electrical Wire Strippers

Small enough to fit in your pocket, these wire strippers are 5" or shorter.

Multipurpose Electrical Wire Strippers

In addition to stripping and cutting wire, this multifunction tool has screwdrivers, a wire bender, rulers, files, and a knife that swing out from the handle.

Nonsparking Electrical Wire Strippers

Made of aluminum-bronze that is FM approved, these wire strippers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Electrical Cable Strippers

The blade on these strippers swivels so you can make end and center strips.

Comfort-Grip Electrical Cable Strippers

An ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip and protects your knuckles from scrapes.

Electrical-Insulating Cable Stripping Knives

The handle and the back of the blade are insulated to protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These knives are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Comfort-Grip Electrical Cable Stripping Knives

The rubber handle on this knife provides a more secure and comfortable grip than plastic handle knives.

Electrical Cable Stripping Knives

Knife has a polycarbonate handle with a finger guard.

Squeeze-and-Strip Flat Electrical Cable Strippers

One squeeze strips outer and inner insulation and pulls it off Romex and other types of flat cable.

Armored Cable and Flexible Metal Conduit Strippers

Strip BX, MC, and HCF armored cable in addition to flexible metal conduit.

Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

Squeeze-and-Strip Combination
Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

One squeeze strips insulation and pulls it off the wire.

Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

Strip wire and crimp connectors with one tool.

High-Voltage Combination Electrical
Wire Strippers and Crimpers

The rubber grip provides protection up to 1,000 volts AC.

Data and Coaxial Cable Strippers, Crimpers, and Tools

Fiber-Optic Cable Strippers

Strip fiber-optic cables without scratching or damaging them. These cable strippers have three nonmarring openings to handle different thicknesses of fiber-optic cable jackets and buffer coatings.

Confined-Space Coaxial Cable Strippers

This tool turns like a screwdriver to strip a short coaxial cable in a tight space.

Fiber-Optic Tool Kits

Cut and strip fiber-optic cables.

Coaxial Cable Strippers

For three-layer stripping, this stripper includes a replaceable blade cartridge, four V-blocks to accommodate a variety of cable outer diameters, and an L-key to adjust blade height.

Ethernet and Coaxial Cable Strippers

Strip both Ethernet and coaxial cable.

Pliers

Electricians' Long-Nose Pliers

Additional features, such as wire terminal crimpers and wire stripping holes, enable you to perform a variety of electrical wiring and installation work with a single tool.

Long-Nose Pliers

Grip, bend, and twist wire and other small workpieces. Also known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers, these tools have long, tapered jaws.

High-Visibility Long-Nose Pliers

Colorful plastic grips make these tools stand out, so they're less likely to be misplaced.

Electrical-Insulating Long-Nose Pliers

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Electrical-Insulating Pliers Sets

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These assorted pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

High-Visibility Pliers Sets

Colorful plastic grips make these assorted pliers stand out, so they’re less likely to be misplaced.

Static-Control Pliers Sets

The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment.

Pliers Sets

Sets contain an assortment of pliers styles. These tools are steel.

Corrosion-Resistant Pliers Sets

Choose these stainless steel pliers for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool.

Precise-Control Pliers Sets

Smooth, consistent movement ensures precision. These assorted pliers have slip-resistant ultra grips that are shaped to fit comfortably in your hand and reduce strain in repetitive tasks. They are also known as miniature and electronics pliers.

Locking Pliers Sets

Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and these assorted pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free.

Electricians' Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Additional features, such as wire terminal crimpers, enable you to perform a variety of electrical wiring and installation work with a single tool. Also known as lineman’s pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Screw-Extracting Pliers

Vertical and horizontal serrations and a tip shaped to firmly grip the outside of screw heads remove stripped, rusty, and tamper-resistant screws.

MIG Welding Pliers

Perform a variety of welding tasks. These pliers have serrated jaws that remove weld spatter and grip, pull, and cut wire. They can also be used to install and remove contact tips and nozzles and turn fittings, nuts, and bolts.

Tight-Clearance Slip-Joint Pliers

The narrow jaws fit into tight spaces, and the slip joint allows you to switch between two different jaw opening sizes.

Slip-Joint Pliers

Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes.

Bent-Nose Pliers

Reach around closely spaced components and other obstructions.

Electrical-Insulating Bent-Nose Pliers

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900. They are shaped to reach around closely spaced components and other obstructions.

Pocket Knives and Multitools

Multitools with Fold-Out Spring-Action Pliers

Jaws open automatically for ease of use.

Multitools with Fold-Out Pliers

Unfold these multitools to access the pliers.

Multitool with Fold-Out Pliers and Mini Flashlight Kits

Multitools with Slide-Out Pliers

The head slides out of the handle and locks in position.

Swiss Army Knives

These pocket knives include an assortment of built-in tools.

Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Electrical-Insulating Scissors
for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These scissors are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Also known as electricians' shears, the back edge of the blade has a file to clean contacts.

Fiber-Optic Cable Scissors

With high-carbon stainless steel blades, these scissors cut through fiber-optic and electrical cables, even those that are made with Kevlar. They’re also good for cutting wire jackets and cable ties.

Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

Cut and strip wire in tight spaces with the compact tips on these scissors.