Why Choose the Partex RCS1 Rotary Cable Stripper?
The Partex RCS1 Rotary Cable Stripper is a professional hand tool designed to remove PVC and rubber insulation from round electrical cables with an outside diameter of 4 mm to 25 mm. Featuring an adjustable cutting depth, spring-loaded cable retention arm and rotating cutting blade, the RCS1 provides a practical solution for preparing electrical cables for termination, installation and maintenance.
Unlike conventional wire strippers designed for smaller individual conductors, the Partex RCS1 is intended for stripping the outer insulation or sheath from larger round cables. Its rotary cutting mechanism allows the operator to make a controlled circumferential cut around the cable, while the blade can be turned through 90 degrees to make a longitudinal cut along the insulation.
The tool supports both end stripping and mid-span stripping, making it useful when preparing cable ends for electrical connections or removing insulation from a selected section of cable. With a compact 140 mm overall length and a replaceable cutting blade, the Partex RCS1 is suitable for electrical contractors, panel builders, industrial maintenance engineers and cable installation professionals.
Key Advantages
- Wide cable diameter range: Suitable for round cables measuring 4–25 mm in outside diameter.
- Adjustable cutting depth: Allows the blade penetration to be set according to the thickness of the cable insulation.
- Rotary stripping action: Enables controlled circumferential cutting around the cable sheath.
- 90-degree rotating blade: Supports longitudinal cuts for easier removal of longer sections of insulation.
- End and mid-span stripping: Provides flexibility when preparing cable ends or accessing insulation along a cable run.
- Spring-loaded retention arm: Helps hold the cable securely during the stripping operation.
- PVC and rubber compatibility: Designed for removing insulation from commonly used round electrical cables.
- Replaceable cutting blade: Supports tool maintenance when the cutting edge becomes worn or damaged.
- Compact manual design: Convenient for electrical installation, maintenance and workshop cable preparation.
Key Features
- Partex RCS1 rotary cable stripping tool.
- Designed for round cables with an outside diameter of 4–25 mm.
- Suitable for stripping PVC and rubber cable insulation.
- Adjustable cutting depth of up to approximately 3 mm.
- Rotary cutting action for circumferential insulation cuts.
- Blade rotates through 90 degrees for longitudinal stripping.
- Spring-loaded cable retention arm for stable cable positioning.
- Suitable for cable-end and mid-span insulation removal.
- Replaceable steel cutting blade.
- Glass-fibre-reinforced polypropylene housing.
- 140 mm overall tool length.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Partex
- Manufacturer part number: RCS1
- Product type: Rotary cable stripper
- Tool category: Cable stripping and insulation removal tools
- Compatible cable shape: Round cable
- Minimum cable outside diameter: 4 mm
- Maximum cable outside diameter: 25 mm
- Compatible insulation materials: PVC and rubber
- Cutting depth: Adjustable, up to approximately 3 mm
- Cutting methods: Circumferential and longitudinal
- Blade rotation: 90 degrees
- Stripping positions: Cable end and mid-span
- Cable retention mechanism: Spring-loaded arm
- Housing material: Polypropylene reinforced with 15% glass fibre
- Retention arm material: SPCC-SD steel
- Cylinder material: SAE1215 steel
- Blade material: SK-4 steel
- Blade replacement: Replaceable blade
- Overall length: 140 mm
- Operation: Manual
- Pack quantity: 1 tool
- Primary application: Removing PVC and rubber insulation from round electrical cables
Controlled Cable Insulation Removal with Adjustable Cutting Depth
The Partex RCS1 uses a rotary stripping mechanism to remove insulation from round electrical cables. During operation, the spring-loaded retention arm holds the cable against the cutting assembly. The operator adjusts the cutting depth to suit the insulation thickness and rotates the tool around the cable to create a circumferential cut.
For applications requiring a longer section of insulation to be removed, the cutting blade can be rotated through 90 degrees. This changes the cutting direction, allowing the tool to make a longitudinal cut along the cable sheath. Combining circumferential and longitudinal cuts helps the installer separate and remove the unwanted insulation.
The adjustable blade depth is particularly useful when working with cables of different insulation thicknesses. Correct adjustment helps reduce the risk of damaging the conductors or underlying insulation layers. The cutting depth should always be set conservatively and checked against the actual cable construction before stripping.
The 4–25 mm working range refers to the cable's overall outside diameter, not its conductor cross-sectional area. Cable suitability must therefore be determined by measuring the external cable diameter and confirming that the sheath material and thickness are appropriate for the tool.
As a manually operated cable preparation tool, the RCS1 should only be used on isolated, de-energised cables. It is not specified as an insulated live-working tool. Installers should inspect the cable after stripping to confirm that the underlying conductors and insulation remain undamaged.
Typical Applications
- Removing PVC outer sheaths from compatible round electrical cables.
- Stripping rubber insulation from suitable round cables.
- Preparing cable ends for electrical termination.
- Mid-span insulation removal where the cable construction and installation method permit it.
- Industrial electrical control panel installation.
- Electrical switchgear and distribution equipment assembly.
- Commercial electrical installation and maintenance.
- Industrial machinery cable preparation.
- Electrical equipment manufacturing and workshop cable assembly.
- Maintenance and refurbishment of existing electrical cable installations.
- Professional electrical contractor toolkits.
