Wire Strippers

Wire strippers are a hand-held tool also known as cable strippers which are designed to remove insulation or outer sheath from electrical wires and cables.

There are various types available from stripping the cable and cutting copper and each is made with components and materials to best suit their application. You can find out more in our wire stripper tool guide.

Why would you need wire strippers?

Wire strippers are an essential tool for any electrician or mechanical engineer. Wire strippers create a neat and tidy cut to reveal wires, ready to be soldered or have a connector attached.

Types of Wire Strippers

Adjustable Stripper

A self-adjusting stripper with the ability to crimp, strip, and snip electric wires. Designed with precision and made to last.

Triple Action Wire Stripper

Professional heavy-duty cable strippers with a unique spiral-cutting facility for rotary, linear, or spiral cuts. These tools feature a unique spiral-strip selector for hard-to-strip insulations like butyl and rubber.

Wire Stripper Pliers

V-shaped stripping jaws for removing plastic insulation from single and multicore conductors. Available with VDE handles.

Sheath Stripper

A simple rotary action cutter and stripper perfect for 2-core and 3-core mains cables and leads. Produces a safe ring-of-cut for outer and inner insulation on all types of flexible cable.

Pistol Wire Stripper

A wire stripper with a self-adjusting blade, compound stripping action, plus it grips and strips in one motion.

Automatic Wire Stripper

Cuts and strips insulation from a range of wire sizes in one operation. A single squeeze of the handles opens and closes the synchronised jaws and strips insulation clean.

Manual Wire Stripper

Made for regular use across various applications, offering a spring-loaded self-opening handle and safety lock.

Steel Armoured Cable Stripper

Ideal for slitting the corrugated copper, steel, or aluminum armor layer on fiber feeder, central tube, stranded loose tube fiber optic cables, and other armored cables.

Key Factors when Selecting Wire and Cable Stripper

When selecting a wire and cable stripper, several factors should be considered to ensure it meets your specific needs and requirements.

• Wire Compatibility: Consider the types of wires you'll be working with. Different strippers are designed for specific wire gauges and insulation types.
• Frequency of Use: Evaluate how often you'll be using the stripper. For occasional use, a manual stripper might suffice, while frequent or professional use calls for automatic or heavy-duty options.
• Additional Features: Determine if multifunctionality like cutting or crimping is necessary for your tasks, as these features enhance efficiency and versatility.
• Budget: Set a budget and consider the trade-off between price and features, balancing cost with durability and functionality.

Applications of Wire Strippers

Wire strippers are essential tools across various industries and projects, providing precise and efficient wire preparation.

• Electrical Work: Fundamental for electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, preparing wires for connections, installations, and repairs.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Crucial for preparing wires for soldering and connecting components on circuit boards and within electronic devices, ensuring accurate and consistent connections.
• Automotive Industry: Wire strippers are essential for repairs, installations, and modifications in vehicles, working with automotive electrical systems.
• DIY Projects: Used for various electrical projects, such as installing light fixtures, repairing appliances, and wiring home entertainment systems.

Find the Perfect Wire Stripper for Your Electrical Projects

RS NZ is a well-known trusted supplier and distributor of high-quality wire strippers from leading brands like Knipex, Phoenix Contact and Jokari. We offer an extensive selection of products to meet a wide range of applications. Explore our online catalog today to discover wire strippers, cable clips, and long nose pliers for your next project.

Ordering & Delivery Information for NZ

To place an order with RS NZ, simply browse our online catalogue, select the ideal wire stripper for your electrical projects, and proceed to our secure checkout. We offer a variety of payment options.

For detailed information regarding our delivery services, including estimated delivery times and associated costs within New Zealand, please visit our dedicated Delivery Information page. We are committed to providing reliable delivery to support your project timelines.