Reflex™ Premium T®-Stripper Wire Stripper
Overview
- Invented and manufactured at our Sycamore, Illinois facility, the T®-Stripper Wire Stripper line is the leading brand name in the world. Designed for total comfort and wire stripping; the stripper features a Thumb-Valley™ thumb guide that offers comfort and focuses on kinetic energy for faster stripping. The textured non-slip grips helps in reducing stress on the hands and the narrow plier nose facilitates holding and twisting of wires in hard-to-reach places. They were specifically designed for size 10 AWG, 18 AWG solid wires, and the shear-cut bolt cutters slice through bolts quickly. The Pocket-Locket™ mechanism holds the stripper tightly when the tool is slipped from the hands and it is color coded for easy reference.
Features
- Ergonomic design for maximum comfort
- Textured sleeves with extra cushioning for added comfort
- Curved handles help reduce wrist fatigue
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Strippers & Crimpers
- Solid:
- 6-14 AWG
- Stranded:
- 8-16 AWG
- parent sku:
- IDL-45-418
- Product Type:
- Wire Stripper
Ideal Industries 45-418 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauges does the IDEAL 45-418 Reflex T-Stripper handle?
The IDEAL 45-418 Reflex Premium T-Stripper strips 6-14 AWG solid and 8-16 AWG stranded. If most of your work is smaller control or fixture wire below 16 AWG stranded, this is the wrong tool in the family, you want a stripper whose holes start finer.
2) Will the IDEAL 45-418 strip 12 and 14 AWG Romex conductors for residential rough-in?
Yes. 12 and 14 AWG solid sit right in the middle of the 6-14 AWG solid range on the 45-418, which covers the branch circuit conductors in standard NM cable. The narrow plier nose is also built for holding and twisting conductors in a crowded box.
3) Can this T-Stripper cut bolts and screws as well as strip wire?
It has shear-cut bolt cutters built in, so you can size down machine screws while wiring a device or fixture without reaching for a second tool. That is in addition to the stripping holes and the plier nose.
4) What makes the Reflex version different from a standard IDEAL T-Stripper?
The Reflex Premium adds a Thumb-Valley thumb guide that positions your thumb to put kinetic energy into the stroke for faster stripping, textured non-slip cushioned sleeves, curved handles to cut wrist fatigue, and a Pocket-Locket mechanism that keeps the tool closed when it leaves your hand. The gauge coverage, 6-14 AWG solid and 8-16 AWG stranded, is what you check against the wire you actually pull.
5) Will the 45-418 strip 8 AWG stranded feeder conductors?
Yes, 8 AWG is the heaviest stranded size it is cut for, with the stranded range running 8-16 AWG. Anything larger than 8 AWG stranded needs a heavier cable stripper.
6) Is the 45-418 a good choice for all-day production work or high-volume MRO use?
It is built around hand comfort for repetitive stripping: cushioned textured sleeves, curved handles that reduce wrist fatigue, and the Thumb-Valley guide for a faster stroke. For crews stripping hundreds of conductors a day in 6-14 AWG solid, that ergonomic package is the reason to spec this model rather than a basic stripper.
7) What is the exact part number to order for the IDEAL Reflex Premium T-Stripper?
Order IDEAL Industries 45-418. There is one configuration, no handing, size, or finish options to specify.
How fast can I get the Ideal Industries 45-418 delivered?
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Does the Ideal Industries 45-418 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 45-418 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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