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Wire Stripper + Cable Cutter Selection — Quick Reference
Wire strippers + cable cutters for ELECTRICAL + electronics + automotive + telecom workshops. Match AWG + mm² range + insulation type. Manual + automatic + ratchet + crimp-combo styles. AS/NZS 3000 + AS 4575 compliance.
| Stripper / Cutter Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Manual Wire Stripper | Workshop standard — see wire strippers |
| Automatic Wire Stripper | Production speed |
| Ratchet Cable Cutter | Larger AWG + tough cable |
| Coax Cable Stripper | RG6 + RG11 telecom |
| Multi-Tool (Strip + Crimp + Cut) | Versatile workshop |
| Insulated VDE (1000V) | Electrical safety |
| Heavy-Duty Bolt + Cable Cutter | Steel cable + rebar |
| See wire stripper guide | Full selection reference |
Critical: Match WIRE GAUGE / AWG to stripper jaws — wrong size = nicked conductor + electrical risk. Inspect BLADE for chips + replace. PPE for electrical work — see safety. Brands: Knipex, Channellock, Bahco. Companion: wire strippers, pliers + cutters, terminals.
Strip, Crimp and Cut with Precision Using Professional Wire Strippers and Cable Cutters
Reliable wire stripping and clean cable cuts are fundamental to electrical installation, maintenance, and industrial wiring work. AIMS Industrial sells wire strippers, cable cutters, and crimping tools — automatic wire strippers, multi-function stripping and crimping tools, heavy-duty cable cutters, and specialist electrical pliers — suited to electricians, maintenance technicians, and industrial workshops across Australia.
We stock wire strippers and cable cutters from Hansa, Trax, Channellock, Stahlwille, Sterling, Maverick Tools, and Wiha — trusted hand tool brands for professional electrical and industrial use.
The Wire Strippers & Cable Cutters Range
Our range covers wire stripping, cable cutting, and crimping requirements across a broad range of cable sizes and application types.
Hansa Wire Strippers & Crimping Tools
The Hansa 6000B Automatic Wire Stripper handles a wide range of cable gauges with automatic stripping action for faster, consistent results. The HS Crimp Tool provides reliable termination for insulated and non-insulated connectors. The HMFT-200 Multi-Function Tool combines stripping, crimping, and cutting capability in one tool for electrical maintenance and installation work.
Trax Wire & Cable Tools
Trax offers a range of cable tools. The ARX-WC712 Wire Rope & Spring Wire Cutter provides clean, precise cuts on copper and aluminium cable. The TOP-ENI115B Stainless Steel Angled End Cutter is designed for clean stripping of cable insulation without nicking conductor strands.
Stahlwille, Sterling, Maverick Tools & Wiha
Stahlwille offers premium German-made wire stripping and cable cutting tools engineered to exacting tolerances for professional electrical work, including the 220mm Cable Cutting Plier Chrome Plated. The Sterling 165mm Ultimax Pro Black Panther Gen II Cable Cutter is a heavy-duty cable cutter for larger conductor sizes. The Maverick Tools Piranha 190mm Multi-Function Cable Cutter handles large-diameter cables with a ratchet mechanism for reduced cutting effort. Wiha rounds out the range with the 160mm Professional Stripping Pliers — manufactured to the high tolerances Wiha is known for in the professional hand tool market.
Choosing the Right Wire Stripper or Cable Cutter
Tool selection depends on the cable gauge, insulation type, and whether you need to strip, cut, or crimp.
Wire Gauge and Insulation Type
Automatic wire strippers (Hansa 6000B) adjust to different wire gauges automatically and are the fastest option for repetitive stripping on a single cable size. Manual strippers (Channellock, Stahlwille) give more control for mixed wire sizes and specialist insulation types. Always check the wire gauge range of the stripper before purchase — using a stripper on cable outside its rated range risks nicking the conductor.
Cable Cutters — Matching Capacity to Cable Size
Light-duty cutters (Trax ARX-WC712, Channellock) suit control cable, instrument cable, and lighter electrical wiring. Heavy-duty cutters (Maverick Piranha, Sterling Ultimax Pro) are required for large power cables, armoured cable, and multi-core cables where standard cutters would be damaged. Always match the cutter's rated capacity to the cable cross-section.
Expert Support: Need help buying the right product for your application? Contact our team for application-specific advice or request a quote.
Australian Business, Local Supply: As a proudly Australian business since 1988, we stock locally and work with trusted local Australian manufacturers and distributors to ensure fast, reliable supply.
Also see our pliers, electrical tools, hand tools, and safety / PPE ranges for complementary electrical trade and maintenance tools.
People Also Ask — Wire Strippers and Cable Cutters
Q: What wire strippers and cable cutters does AIMS stock?
Wire strippers (manual, automatic, multi-tool for stripping insulation from electrical cables), cable cutters (for cutting copper and aluminium cable cleanly without crushing), crimping tools (for terminals and lugs), specialty electrical tools (combination strippers/crimpers, knife-style strippers, automatic strippers for sustained work), and cable knives. Brand mix includes Channellock, Knipex, Klein, Wiha, and Klauke (specialty cable processing). Match tool to wire/cable type and volume of work. See [Wire Stripper Guide](/blogs/product-guides/wire-stripper-guide).
Q: Manual or automatic wire stripper?
Manual wire stripper (notched jaws, sized for specific wire gauges): cost-effective, reliable, requires correct gauge selection. Workshop standard for occasional use. Automatic wire stripper (self-adjusting, grips and strips in one operation): faster for sustained work, more expensive, less risk of nicking the wire. For workshop daily electrical work: automatic stripper pays back through speed. For occasional use: manual is sufficient. Trade vehicle: automatic for productivity.
Q: Cable cutter or hacksaw for cable?
Cable cutter (designed for the purpose): clean cut without crushing, faster than hacksaw, suits stranded copper and aluminium cable. Workshop standard for electrical work. Bolt cutter: NOT for electrical cable — crushes rather than cuts cleanly. Hacksaw: works for armoured cable but slow and creates burrs. For workshop daily electrical work: dedicated cable cutter. Quality cable cutters (Knipex, Klauke) handle large cable sizes; budget cutters limited to smaller wire gauges.
Q: What size cable cutter do I need?
Match jaw capacity to maximum cable size. Workshop standard: cable cutters rated to 25-50mm² copper cable (handles most workshop electrical work). For larger cable: 100-150mm² or hydraulic cutters for very large cable. Hand cutters lose mechanical advantage on larger cable — for sustained large-cable cutting, hydraulic or mechanical-advantage cutters significantly faster. AIMS stocks across workshop and industrial cable size range.
Q: Insulated tools for live work?
If working on or near live electrical (above 50V AC), use VDE-certified insulated tools rated to 1000V AC. VDE-rated tools have double insulation per IEC 60900 standard, with visible orange/red dual-layer insulation. Brands: Knipex, Wiha, Klein VDE ranges. Inspect insulation regularly for cuts or damage — damaged insulation invalidates the rating. Never use standard tools on live equipment. For workshop electrical maintenance, VDE-rated tools are essential investment.