Tool for cutter the steel wire of SWA cable

[nicebutdim]

Tony / Jointech. I saw it and thought the same, just expanding on the blade runner/pipe cutter principle.

No idea what the blade runner is, but this will handle any size cable from 25 up. No frequent replacement of blades and needs only a 1/4 turn back and forth. Simple and very effective, but surprisingly no one previously thought of using it.

 

[littlespark]

Old thread.

I’m sure everything has been suggested before, but good to carry on the conversation.

 

[nicebutdim]

Old thread.

I’m sure everything has been suggested before, but good to carry on the conversation.

It hadn't been, hence my response to this resurrected thread. There are only a small number of new posts, so it won't take long to read them and determine whether they hold any relevance to the work you do.

 

[Lister1987]

To try and keep the info in a single post, find a list below, add your own by all means;

Hacksaw

TLC Blade Runner - Bladerunner SWA Stripper - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/KTWSBR28.html

CK Armourslice - Armourslice SWA Cable Stripper : Carl Kammerling International - https://www.ck-tools.com/products/ck-tools/armourslice-swa-cable-stripper/

Plumbers Pipeslice - Hand tool set with TC 35 and TC 42 in ROBOX | Pipe cutters - https://rothenberger.com/gb-en/pipe-cutters/pipe-cutter-tube-cutter-35 (versions also for INOX/Stainless)

Grinder

Handheld Bandsaw

 

[SparkySy]

I have the blade runner and armourslice, I must admit while both are very useful tools, I don't use the blade runner much since I bought the armourslice and that only really comes out if I can't get a junior hacksaw in, most of the time I just use a saw as it saves me having loads of extra kit to lug around!
Sy

 

[nicebutdim]

To try and keep the info in a single post, find a list below, add your own by all means;

Hacksaw

TLC Blade Runner - Bladerunner SWA Stripper - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/KTWSBR28.html

CK Armourslice - Armourslice SWA Cable Stripper : Carl Kammerling International - https://www.ck-tools.com/products/ck-tools/armourslice-swa-cable-stripper/

Plumbers Pipeslice - Hand tool set with TC 35 and TC 42 in ROBOX | Pipe cutters - https://rothenberger.com/gb-en/pipe-cutters/pipe-cutter-tube-cutter-35 (versions also for INOX/Stainless)

Grinder

Handheld Bandsaw

You didn't list Tony's exhaust cutter which works like a dream on sizes other products won't look at, right up to the biggest of cables, and doesn't need new blades at regular intervals. For small cables, a hacksaw cuts through armour faster than you can set up an armourslice.

 

[Lister1987]

I thought one was missing but had a complete brainfart

Hacksaw

TLC Blade Runner - Bladerunner SWA Stripper - Bladerunner SWA Stripper - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/KTWSBR28.html

CK Armourslice - Armourslice SWA Cable Stripper : Carl Kammerling International - https://www.ck-tools.com/products/ck-tools/armourslice-swa-cable-stripper/

Plumbers Pipeslice - Hand tool set with TC 35 and TC 42 in ROBOX | Pipe cutters - TUBE CUTTER 35 | Pipe cutters - https://rothenberger.com/gb-en/pipe-cutters/pipe-cutter-tube-cutter-35 (versions also for INOX/Stainless)

Grinder

Handheld Bandsaw

Exhaust cutter - Sealey Exhaust Pipe Cutter | Halfords UK - https://www.halfords.com/motoring/tools/garage-equipment/head-gasket-and-exhaust-repairs/sealey-exhaust-pipe-cutter-453390.html

 

[nicebutdim]

I thought one was missing but had a complete brainfart

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Exhaust cutter - Sealey Exhaust Pipe Cutter | Halfords UK - https://www.halfords.com/motoring/tools/garage-equipment/head-gasket-and-exhaust-repairs/sealey-exhaust-pipe-cutter-453390.html

That Sealey cutter looks to be a terrible design for the purpose of cutting armour, not to mention its frightening price. This link, coupled with your prior 'brain fart' could lead one to believe you don't want people knowing about this wonder tool

 

[OnlQQker]

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/irwin...-45mm-manual-multi-material-pipe-cutter/84140

Increase pressure gently. It's the same kind of pressure used when cutting 8mm copper
The strands snap off cleanly.

 

[SparkySy]

I can honestly say that I've never tried a pipe slice on SWA. But I met a welder/fabricator the other day who had been using one to connect some supplies for welders and swore by his!
Sy

 

[OnlQQker]

I can honestly say that I've never tried a pipe slice on SWA. But I met a welder/fabricator the other day who had been using one to connect some supplies for welders and swore by his!
Sy

It's really good. Quick and neat.
No need to put the swa on a bench or floor, works the same as cutting 15-12-28mm copper.

Looks like some people are starting to call them swa cable strippers, but the cheap plumbing ones work the same, my one was only 6 quid.

C.K ArmourSlice SWA Cable Stripper | CK (T2250) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CKT2250.html?source=msn&campaign=shopping&ad_id=8894309929&kw=&network=s&matchtype=e&product_id=CKT2250&product_partition_id=pla-4583726558325601&test=finalurl&msclkid=27281478524719c5988e77dca461b341

 

[ferg]

I had the pleasure today of terminating 2 different types of SWA.
The sheath and armour of both were similar and normal.
The bedding was completely different.
The Doncaster was easy enough the usual score and pull while twisting.
The other brand was a pain in the hole, very brittle in the cold. Ended up scoring along the length and being less than diplomatic with the cores along the score. I think it was Prysmian.
I've also noticed with Prysmian T&E that it's an equally pain in the hole to strip with flat wire strippers as there is no chalk.

 

[nicebutdim]

I had the pleasure today of terminating 2 different types of SWA.
The sheath and armour of both were similar and normal.
The bedding was completely different.
The Doncaster was easy enough the usual score and pull while twisting.
The other brand was a pain in the hole, very brittle in the cold. Ended up scoring along the length and being less than diplomatic with the cores along the score. I think it was Prysmian.
I've also noticed with Prysmian T&E that it's an equally pain in the hole to strip with flat wire strippers as there is no chalk.

You need to try some of the imported stuff. Sheath that'll destroy any knife and bedding material that seems to be PVC.

 

[ferg]

You need to try some of the imported stuff. Sheath that'll destroy any knife and bedding material that seems to be PVC.

By seems to be PVC I assume it's not?

 

[davesparks]

I've also noticed with Prysmian T&E that it's an equally pain in the hole to strip with flat wire strippers as there is no chalk.

A few years ago when I was doing domestic work I swore by Prysmian T&E, I'd complain bitterly if the wholesalers sent me anything else.

Just recently I've been conned into doing some domestic crap again and I'm finding the Prysmian T&E to be more difficult to strip than it should be.

 

[nicebutdim]

By seems to be PVC I assume it's not?

I'm not entirely certain as it's very tough, but brittle when cold.