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Yellow-handled wire stripper with black jaws, 6 1/2 inches long, plastic dipped grips

Ideal

Ideal 45-177 6 1/2 in Wire Stripper 26-16 AWG Solid Stranded hand tool

SKU CH-YFPA-YR7FM

A 6 1/2 in wire stripper for 26 to 16 AWG solid and stranded cable with Mil-Spec die-type blades

  • TypeKnives, Cutters & Snips
  • Strips 26 to 16 AWG solid and stranded wire
  • Adjustable automatic mechanism strips insulation without manual force
  • Mil-Spec die-type blades give precision stripping for PTFE insulation
  • Meets MIL-W-16878/4 and MIL-W-227859 standards
  • Dipped plastic handles provide insulated grip

Ideal 45-177 Wire Stripper for Mil-Spec Cables

The Ideal 45-177 is a 6 1/2 inch hand tool designed to strip solid and stranded wire from 26 to 16 AWG. It features Mil-Spec die-type blades for precision stripping and meets standards including RAYCHEM 44A021X and MIL-W-16878/4. The adjustable automatic function and dipped plastic handle provide controlled operation for technicians working with Type E PTFE 600V wire.

Suited for precision electrical work.

This stripper suits technicians and assemblers handling small-gauge Mil-Spec and PTFE insulated cables where precise insulation removal is required. The calibrated blades reduce conductor damage on sensitive wiring. It is not for users stripping wire larger than 16 AWG or those needing cutting or crimping functions, as this tool performs stripping only.

26 to 16 AWG capacity defines the application

The single specification that decides fit is the 26 to 16 AWG stripping range for both solid and stranded conductors. This capacity covers the wire sizes used in MIL-W-227859/11/12/22/23 and related military specifications listed in the data. Verify your wire gauge falls within this window before purchase.

Highlights

  • Strips 26 to 16 AWG solid and stranded wire
  • Adjustable automatic mechanism strips insulation without manual force
  • Mil-Spec die-type blades give precision stripping for PTFE insulation
  • Meets MIL-W-16878/4 and MIL-W-227859 standards
  • Dipped plastic handles provide insulated grip

Specifications

BrandIdeal
TypeKnives, Cutters & Snips

Questions about this item

What wire gauges can the Ideal 45-177 strip without changing blades?

It strips solid or stranded wire from 26 to 16 AWG using the fixed Mil-Spec die-type blades built into the tool.

Will the 6 1/2 in stripper fit in the same tool pouch as my older 7 in diagonal cutters?

At 6 1/2 in overall length it is slightly shorter than 7 in cutters, so it should fit in pouches sized for that length.

How do I verify the stripper meets the MIL-W-16878/4 standard after first use?

Check that the insulation on Type E PTFE 600V wire is removed cleanly to the specified 26-16 AWG dimensions without nicking the conductor.

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