Wire Stripping Tools
Measure round cable for a jacket slitter
Choose a holder by the diameter over the outer jacket. Choose a blade setting and direction by the sheath and the part of the cable you need to access.
Measure where the tool will sit
Measure across the outside sheath and compare it with the documented holder range. A 4/0 conductor application does not specify the total cable diameter. The sheath thickness and internal layers vary with the cable construction.
Select the cut direction
A radial tool works across the sheath at a position along the cable. A lengthwise or spiral mode may provide a different path when the outer sheath needs to open away from the end. Verify the exact cut modes the tool supports.
Check the jacket separately
Check which materials the maker lists and whether depth can be adjusted independently. Follow the product instructions on matching de-energized sample material before working on the actual cable. Inspect the layers below the jacket for damage.