US01-7100 Hotstick Operable Cable Stripper
The next generation of adjustable overhead skinners – faster, simpler and safer than ever.
Supercharge your cable prep
Strip outer jackets up to 1000 MCM AWG on 35kV cable in seconds
No knives required, unlimited strip lengths
Total capability, always in arm’s reach
Ripley’s fiber backpack kits offer unmatched fiber cable preparation in a rugged case, perfect for fiber technicians
Strip back on unnecessary Bushings with the new VariStrip™ end strip kits
The FTTX Flat Drop End Prep Kit
Your ultimate sidekick for seamless fiber-to-the-home cable installations
Why Ripley Tools
Founded in 1936, Ripley’s focus has always been to make the job of today’s linemen, telecommunications, utility and electrical workers safer, faster and more efficient.
Safe to Use
Technicians equipped with Ripley tools reduce risk of injury from blades and repetitive strain vs knives.
Easy to Learn
Ripley tools’ intuitive designs enable young or inexperienced technicians to quickly and accurately prepare cable.
Cost Effective
Properly prepared cable is more uniform, minimizing maintenance costs from return visits to address outages.
SEGMENTS
Electric Utility
- MV Underground
- Overhead
- High Voltage
- Solar / PV
- Service Entrance
- Building wire / Low Voltage
- Mining
- Airport Lighting
Fiber Optic Testing
- Data Centers
- Cellular Towers
- RF Towers
- Fiber to the Node (FTTn)
Fiber Optic Prep
- Data Centers
- Cellular Towers
- RF Towers
- Fiber to the Node (FTTn)
- Residential
Coaxial
- RF Towers
- Broadband CATV
- Computer Networks
New Products
MV Underground Tool Kit
Complete MV Underground Cable Prep Kit
Bringing the best of Ripley’s adjustable tools together in one rugged kit for 15-35 kV cable technicians
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Fiber Backpack Kits
Find the right kit to take you from start to finish, every time
4 styles of fiber optic tool kits in a rugged backpack for professional fiber technicians
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FOJST (MB15-7000)
Fiber Optic Jacket Slitter
A compact, one-step fiber jacket or tube slitter for jacketed or loose tube fiber optic cables
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VariStrip™ Series End Strip Kits
Revolutionary bushings designed to end strip a range of wires with common conductor sizes
Variable bushings to end strip the insulation off #2 AWG – 750 MCM AWG THHN / XHHW wire
Learn MoreLatest News
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Ripley introduces the next generation of adjustable overhead skinners
In the world of electrical utilities, safety, efficiency, and innovation are paramount. With the introduction of its latest product, Ripley is once again setting a new standard. Meet the US01-7100 Hotstick Operable Adjustable Cable Stripper, a game-changer for medium voltage overhead cables. This tool is designed to revolutionize the Read More
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