Klein Tools Wire Stripper 11045INS 10-18 AWG Insulated Cutter Hand Tool (1000V Rated IEC 60900 ASTM F1505 2-Layer Grip Electrical Cable Looping)

Klein Tools 11045INS 1000V Insulated 10-18 AWG Solid Wire Stripper and Cutter

The Klein Tools 11045INS 1000V insulated wire stripper and cutter strips, shears, gauges, and loops 10 to 18 AWG solid copper conductor wiring across energized electrical service panels, industrial motor controls, and commercial switchgear. Individually tested to exceed IEC 60900:2018 and ASTM F1505-16 dielectric safety specifications, this 7.0-inch hand tool features high-dielectric two-layer orange-over-white insulation that provides visual warning if dielectric integrity is compromised. Forged from hardened spring steel with precision-ground shearing holes, a narrow profile nose, and a spring-loaded self-opening hinge, it delivers clean insulation removal without nicking copper conductors during critical electrical maintenance.

Best Used For:

• Live Panel and Switchgear Service: Stripping and trimming 10 to 18 AWG solid conductors safely in high-voltage service panels rated up to 1000V AC.
• Terminal Block and Device Wiring: Forming consistent wire-binding loops and shearing control conductors cleanly for screw-terminal terminations in industrial cabinets.
• Tight Enclosure and Junction Box Trimming: Navigating crowded wiring gutters, conduit bodies, and junction boxes using the slim, narrow-nose profile.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• 1000V Certified Dielectric Protection: Individually tested to meet and exceed IEC 60900:2018 and ASTM F1505-16 standards for certified live-line protection.
• Dual-Layer Visual Warning Insulation: Molded orange outer layer over a white inner sub-layer alerts electricians immediately if the insulating barrier is punctured or worn.
• Precision-Ground Stripping Cavities: Sized specifically for 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 AWG solid wire to remove thermoplastic insulation cleanly without scoring copper.
• Curved Shear Cutting Blades: Hardened spring steel scissor blades execute clean, burr-free cuts through solid copper conductors and pull wires.
• Integrated Looping & Bending Holes: Dedicated wire-looping holes form precise screw-terminal eyelets quickly without pinching or distorting conductor strands.
• Spring-Loaded Self-Opening Hinge: Smooth internal spring return accelerates repetitive stripping tasks while reducing hand muscle fatigue over long shifts.

What's Included

• (1) Klein Tools 11045INS 1000V Insulated 10-18 AWG Solid Wire Stripper and Cutter

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Regularly inspect the dual-layer handles before working in energized cabinets; if the underlying white layer shows through the orange insulation, retire the tool immediately to maintain 1000V dielectric safety compliance.