Knipex 12 64 180 Automatic Insulation Stripper for Flat Cable 180mm

The Knipex 12 64 180 is an automatic insulation stripper designed specifically for stripping PVC-insulated flat cables up to 12 mm wide. It self-adjusts to cable cross-sections from 0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm², protecting conductors from damage without manual adjustment. The lightweight glass-fibre reinforced plastic body and smooth-running mechanism make it well suited for repetitive stripping tasks.

Specifications:

• Part number: 12 64 180
• Manufacturer: Knipex
• EAN: 4003773073284
• Product type: Automatic insulation stripper for flat cable
• Overall dimensions: 180 x 60 x 25 mm
• Weight: 125 g
• Stripping range: 0.75 - 2.5 mm² (AWG 18 - 14)
• REACH: contains no SVHC
• RoHS: not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Strips PVC-insulated flat cables up to 12 mm wide
• Automatic adjustment to cable cross-sections from 0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm² - no conductor damage
• Maintenance-friendly blade block allows quick blade replacement when worn
• Suitable for Twin and Earth and NM-B flat cables
• Cable can be fed fully through the tool, enabling stripping over long lengths
• Ergonomic two-component handle with soft grip zone reduces operator fatigue and maximises force transfer
• Robust yet lightweight body constructed from glass-fibre reinforced plastic

Applications:

• Stripping flat Twin and Earth cable for domestic fixed wiring installations
• Preparing NM-B cable ends for connection in residential and light commercial electrical work
• High-volume stripping tasks on production lines or panel wiring where rapid, consistent results are required
• Stripping long cable runs where the feed-through design avoids repositioning
• Maintenance and repair work on flat-cable wiring in switchgear, consumer units, and distribution boards

Also known as: Knipex 12 64 180, Knipex 1264180, Knipex flat cable stripper 180mm, automatic wire stripper flat cable.