Crescent Wire Stripper Pliers 7WSDG 7 Inch 10-20 AWG Insulation Cutter (Alloy Steel Lifetime Pivot Bearing Dipped Grips Electrical Cable Shearing)
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Crescent 7WSDG 7-Inch 10-20 AWG Wire Stripper and Cutter Pliers
The Crescent 7WSDG 7-inch wire stripper and cutter pliers strip insulation and shear solid and stranded electrical copper conductors ranging from 10 AWG to 20 AWG. Forged from industrial-grade alloy steel and assembled with a specialized lifetime pivot bearing that exceeds ASME performance criteria, this dual-function hand tool delivers smooth, repeatable jaw action without blade wobble or binding. Outfitted with precision-ground stripping notches and ergonomic plastic-dipped non-slip handles, it equips commercial electricians, panel builders, and maintenance technicians with clean conductor exposure that preserves underlying wire strands during high-volume terminal installations.
Best Used For:
- Commercial Electrical Panel Wiring: Stripping outer jacket and conductor insulation on 10 through 20 AWG solid and stranded copper building wire before breaker terminations.
- Residential Branch Circuit Installations: Cutting non-metallic sheathed cable wires cleanly and stripping lead ends for receptacle, switch, and light fixture junctions.
- Industrial Control Cabinet Assembly: Sizing and stripping multi-conductor control wiring in tight automation enclosures without nicking fine copper conductor strands.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Precision 10-20 AWG Stripping Stations: Laser-calibrated cutting notches strip thermoplastic insulation cleanly without scoring, scraping, or necking metal conductors.
- Smooth Lifetime Pivot Bearing: Low-friction mechanical joint delivers frictionless jaw alignment that consistently surpasses ASME durability standards.
- High-Strength Forged Alloy Steel: Tough tool steel metallurgy withstands heavy repetitive daily wire cutting without premature edge blunting.
- Integrated Shear-Action Cutting Blades: Hardened cutting jaws slice effortlessly through solid copper, stranded lead wire, and flexible cords.
- Ergonomic Plastic-Dipped Handles: Cushioned dual-dipped grip coating provides a non-slip tactile hold and cushions palm pressure during long shifts.
What's Included
- (1) Crescent 7WSDG 7-Inch Professional Wire Stripper and Cutter Pliers
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer Brand | Crescent (Apex Tool Group) |
| Model Part Number | 7WSDG |
| Tool Functional Category | Wire Stripper / Wire Cutter Combination Pliers |
| Overall Tool Length | 7.00 Inches (177.80 mm) |
| Conductor Stripping Range | 10 AWG to 20 AWG (Solid & Stranded Wire) |
| Pivot Joint Construction | Smooth Lifetime Pivot Bearing Assembly |
| Body Metallurgy Composition | Drop-Forged High-Strength Alloy Steel |
| Handle Grip Coating | Ergonomic Dual Plastic Dipped Non-Slip Finish |
| Grip Color Scheme | Tan & Black |
| Total Assembled Weight | 0.44 lbs (7.04 oz / 199.58 g) |
| Compliance Certification | Exceeds ASME Dimensional & Performance Standards |
| Universal Product Code (UPC) | 037103352620 |
| Suitable for material type | Copper Wire, Aluminum Conductors, PVC & THHN Insulation |
Pro-Tip: Always match the wire gauge index stamped on the tool jaw to the exact conductor size before squeezing; rotating the pliers roughly 10 to 15 degrees around the wire circumscribes the jacket cleanly, allowing insulation to slide off smoothly without nicking inner copper strands.
