Rack-A-Tiers Wirecutter & Wire Strippers

A wire stripper is either a portable handheld tool or a more industrial wire stripping machine used to manually remove the rubber or PVC coating from electric wire without splicing the wire itself. Wire strippers are important tools in electrical work that can be used for several purposes, such as replacing and recycling wire, repairing wire, and connecting wire. Rack-A-Tiers make handheld wire cutters in two sizes that are rated to strip #10 to #22 wire gauges.

When it comes to stripping wire, make sure to check for the gauge size of the wire, which can be found printed onto the outside of the wire coating. Once you’ve found the size, make sure to match it up with the proper hole along the wire stripper’s jaw, and press down until the clippers are fully closed, this effectively cuts the insulation on the wire. Then, pull the wire towards you or away from the cut end and the insulation will begin to strip off the wire. Rack-A-Tiers also makes a NMSC cable stripper that can be attached to most wire strippers, including Rack-A-Tiers’ Croc’s and Croc’s Jr. needle nose wire strippers.

Taking the same principles as a handheld wire stripper, copper wire strippers are much larger industrial wire stripping machines designed to completely strip the rubber or PVC coating from copper or aluminum wire. This allows for an easier reclamation or recycling process of your wire. Rack-A-Tiers’ CWS-2 Copper Wire Stripper comes with an all-aluminum frame, anti-slip base, and a 1/2 horsepower motor that can strip wire at up to 120ft per minute!

A wire cutter is a handheld pair of pliers that is used to cut through copper, aluminum, and other electrical wire completely. Rack-A-Tiers Croc’s and Croc’s Jr. Wire Strippers are dual purpose, being able to both strip and cut through wire, conveniently reducing the amount of tools you need to use on the job.

When it comes to wire stripping or wire cutting, choosing Rack-A-Tiers is something you and your wires will never regret. From advanced and highly efficient wire stripping machines to dual-purpose wire stripping/cutting handheld models, Rack-A-Tiers has the tool for you. Rack-A-Tiers handheld models come with an ergonomic hourglass-shaped handle to provide maximum comfort when using, and the handles even glow in the dark!