Cable Strippers
Cable strippers are handheld tools that remove the outer jacket from network cable cleanly, without nicking the copper conductors underneath. They speed up termination on site and reduce faults caused by damaged cores.
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Cable strippers are handheld tools used to remove the outer jacket from network cable before termination, exposing the conductors without nicking them. They save time compared with a knife and cut the risk of damaged cores reaching a patch panel or connector.
Choosing a cable stripper
Look for a stripper matched to round network cable, with a blade depth set to score the jacket rather than the copper. A dedicated tool such as the Cyclops Cable Stripper or Kwik Strip Network Cable Stripper works faster on repeat terminations than adjusting a knife each time, and a Multi Function Cable Stripper suits installers who also need to trim and notch in one pass.
Pair a cable stripper with crimp tools and IDC punchdown tools for a complete termination kit, or add cable cutters and a cable comb to tidy pairs before crimping. Browse the full Tools range for everything needed at the bench.
Cable Strippers FAQs
What does a cable stripper do?
A cable stripper removes the outer jacket from network cable in a single pass, exposing the copper conductors underneath without nicking them. This keeps the cores intact for a clean termination into a connector or patch panel.
Will a cable stripper damage the conductors?
A stripper designed for round network cable, such as the Cyclops Cable Stripper or Kwik Strip Network Cable Stripper, scores only the jacket depth so the copper conductors stay undamaged when set up correctly.
What else should I order with a cable stripper?
Most installers also keep crimp tools and a cable comb at the bench, so pairs stay aligned and terminations go on cleanly straight after stripping.