The conventional method for stripping SWA cable is slow, cumbersome and can result in an uneven cut of the wire strands, and even possible damage to the inner conductors. Carl Kammerling international has launched an innovative new steel wired armoured (SWA) cable stripper, designed to speed up the process of SWA cable termination for installers. Carl Kammerling International has launched an innovative new Steel Wired Armoured (SWA) cable stripper, designed to speed up the process of SWA cable termination for installers. The new C.K ArmourSlice ‘strips away the hassle’ of preparing SWA cable for electricians, allowing the job to be done up to 50% faster compared with traditional methods, and ensures a perfect cut eveytime. Blade Runner will cut the outer sheath of SWA cable up to 28mm in diameter, then uniformly score the SWA strands which protect the inner conductors from damage guaranteeing a fast, accurate, 'straight cut'. Just offer the cable up to the tool, turn the thumbscrew onto the cable until it is relatively tight and spin Blade Runner around the circumference of the cable in the direction of the arrow on the tool, tightening occasionally as it cuts through the sheath and then scores the steel wire

We have given this product 2 stars, based on the price, quality and purpose of the tool. For the domestic installer, it can be considered time consuming and not worth the hassle of buying an additional tool that just does one job. Kew Technik now offers an amazing easy to use and sensibly priced new tool that will give complete confidence in the knowledge that a perfectly straight cut with no ragged edges will render the cable ready for safe termination to glands or fittings in no time at all.

Product Overview

On first impressions, the blades appear to be very temperamental, needing to be replaced with every other use. The set comes with five blades included already, which will be very useful if you are cutting SWA regularly. The tool is made from robust, solid metal alloy and has a wide clamp, which ensures blade and cable alignment and a strong grip. Key points faster than conventional SWA stripping methods armour is scored to a uniform depth for a clean break off and trouble free gland connection automatic cable clamp provides constant pressure, making retightening a thing of the past

Blades apply pressure to SWA cable in a straight, even line, which is uncertain when using a Stanley knife The constant pressure that it intends to apply automatic throughout the cut however isn’t strong enough. The SWA cable bends when cut because the tool hasn’t sliced through the wires enough to have it be a clean cut. This results in poor termination and curled ends when removing. You still require a Stanley knife to complete the job and strip the cables, and also when removing inner sheath. Finally, using Blade Runner, cut through only the sheath and remove leaving the stripped and prepared cable ready for termination.

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The new C.K armourslice ‘strips away the hassle’ of preparing SWA cable for electricians, allowing the job to be done up to 50% faster compared with traditional methods, and ensures a perfect cut eveytime, includes free utility blade.