Sparks Electrical News March 2025

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

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New drill-powered wire stripper built for durability and versatility

consistency in wire preparation tasks. The tool’s design prioritises user comfort while maintaining professional-grade performance standards. Vermont Sales is currently distributing this Tork Craft wire stripper set through local outlets, making it readily accessible nationwide.

measuring 142 x 88 x 35 mm and weighing 300 g. This drill attachment system represents a significant step forward from traditional hand-operated wire strippers, offering improved efficiency and

Enquiries: www.vermontsales.co.za

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Serious tools for serious DIY.

By Ilana Koegelenberg T ork Craft’s latest offering through Vermont Sales brings a professional grade solution to insulation wire stripping operations with their new three piece wire stripper drill attachment set. This innovative tool set is specifically designed for anyone working with solid and coarse strand wire installations. The set features three specialised wire strippers, colour-coded for easy identification – blue for 2.5 mm², gold for 4 mm², and red for 6 mm² applications. Each unit comes equipped with precision engineered carbide-tipped blades positioned at 90 degrees, significantly reducing the risk of damaging the internal wire during the stripping process. Built for durability and versatility, the wire strippers feature a robust construction of zinc and aluminium alloy. The universal ¼ inch (6.35 mm) hex shank ensures compatibility with standard drills and impact drivers, making it a versatile addition to any contractor’s toolkit. An ejection hole is also included to remove excess insulation. One of the key advantages of this system is its adjustable stripping length capability, ranging from 10 mm to 35 mm, providing flexibility for various installation requirements. The tool is optimised for use with common electrical applications including house wiring and general-purpose wiring. For optimal performance, operators should use the tool with a variable-speed drill at speeds exceeding 400 RPM in the forward direction. While the tool is specifically designed for solid copper wire, it also performs effectively on coarse stranded wires such as flat twin and general purpose wire, though users should note that cab tyre and fine stranded wires are not recommended. The target users for this professional grade tool include electricians, electrical manufacturing professionals, and serious do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts. Each set comes complete with three wire strippers and an adapter, packaged in a compact unit

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SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

MARCH 2025