Cable lettering tool

[DIYman123]

I have recently had the joys of doing a little lighting control panel and had to use letters and numbers to identify all the cables.

I was told to cut the cable at an angle to help it slide on, this worked fine on solid cables. As for the flexible cables, especially the bigger cables this was taking up so much time.

Is there a tool out there that can help stretch it to fit on the cable with ease?

Thank you

 

[DPG]

I have recently had the joys of doing a little lighting control panel and had to use letters and numbers to identify all the cables.

I was told to cut the cable at an angle to help it slide on, this worked fine on solid cables. As for the flexible cables, especially the bigger cables this was taking up so much time.

Is there a tool out there that can help stretch it to fit on the cable with ease?

Thank you

Can you use a Hellerman tool for them ? (Google it, it's easier than me trying to explain!)

 

[Eddy Currents]

Is there a tool out there that can help stretch it to fit on the cable with ease?

Yes there are tools for all sort of cable markers and depends on what markers you are using
For examples, have a look HERE to see the different types along with appropriate applicator tools

 

[James]

A screwdriver to open them up before inserting cable helps a lot if the sizes are close.

 

[DIYman123]

Can you use a Hellerman tool for them ? (Google it it's easier than me trying eo explain!)

I’m not sure if that would work? Would it maybe snap it?

A screwdriver to open them up before inserting cable helps a lot if the sizes are close.

I did try this, but this didn’t help , it did with the smaller cables. Not so much with the bigger cables

 

[SparkySy]

Ah you need some of these good sir!

https://uk.farnell.com/hellermanntyton/ss/fitting-tool-type-ss-1-2-to-2mm/dp/303150?gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaCtcgZN0w03x7AJC6DTMeDieXC8CZlnCws2TnbtphvxgiaqoYgylHRoCeB0QAvD_BwE&mckv=_dm|pcrid|565482043082|plid||kword||match||slid||product|303150|pgrid|129965253803|ptaid|pla-1707592839797|&CMP=KNC-GUK-GEN-SHOPPING-SMART-AUTOMATION-HIGHROAS-Test860&gross_price=true

 

[brianmoooore]

Ah you need some of these good sir!

https://uk.farnell.com/hellermanntyton/ss/fitting-tool-type-ss-1-2-to-2mm/dp/303150?gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaCtcgZN0w03x7AJC6DTMeDieXC8CZlnCws2TnbtphvxgiaqoYgylHRoCeB0QAvD_BwE&mckv=_dm|pcrid|565482043082|plid||kword||match||slid||product|303150|pgrid|129965253803|ptaid|pla-1707592839797|&CMP=KNC-GUK-GEN-SHOPPING-SMART-AUTOMATION-HIGHROAS-Test860&gross_price=true

That looks remarkably similar to a tool I have left over from when I did sheep farming.

 

[James]

Ah you need some of these good sir!

https://uk.farnell.com/hellermanntyton/ss/fitting-tool-type-ss-1-2-to-2mm/dp/303150?gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaCtcgZN0w03x7AJC6DTMeDieXC8CZlnCws2TnbtphvxgiaqoYgylHRoCeB0QAvD_BwE&mckv=_dm|pcrid|565482043082|plid||kword||match||slid||product|303150|pgrid|129965253803|ptaid|pla-1707592839797|&CMP=KNC-GUK-GEN-SHOPPING-SMART-AUTOMATION-HIGHROAS-Test860&gross_price=true

I have one of those, I don’t find it good until you get above 10mm cables

 

[SparkySy]

@brianmoooore
I also have a set of those they make me wince every time I see them!

@James they can be fiddly on the smaller ones as they don't tend to stretch much I have this set as well that comes with a metal application tool. They do a blue box set with a slightly larger tool.
Slide the ident tool over the cable end and then slip the Id on. They help a lot as you can put all the idents on the tool in order first.
Sy

https://cpc.farnell.com/hellermannt...PING&s_kwcid=AL!5616!3!224645119674!!!network}!893241430543!&gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaHyMxD039wrfzdzVGEMW-W7rI-B9NJeDDNjvzFpBJFkbGH93-ZRL2RoCcQoQAvD_BwE