Description
Razor utility knives wander across tough tree-wire jackets, gouging outer aluminum conductor strands and causing phase imbalances. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper kit removes tough outer coatings from covered overhead distribution wires. A brushless motor spins adjustable stripping bushings to prepare clean terminations. Forcing this tool onto undersized bare conductors causes the drive rollers to slip.
Die-cast aluminum drive housings protect dual planetary gear reduction sets driven by a high-torque brushless motor. The adjustable bushing unit utilizes case-hardened alloy guide rollers paired with cryogenically treated tool steel peeling blades. The brushless motor wet-end features dual-bearing rotor supports and high-flux magnets that maintain steady torque under heavy jacket friction. An adjustable guide collar dials in precise insulation thickness settings without swapping fixed-diameter dies.
Covered Conductor Stripper Hardware Specs
Adjustable bushing assemblies accommodate varying tree-wire insulation thicknesses without dedicated die sets. The inline profile balances comfortably inside bucket truck workspaces.
- 1/0 to 750 MCM covered conductor capacity strips tough tree-wire and aerial jackets cleanly
- Brushless 18-volt motor platform delivers continuous peeling torque with low battery drain
- Adjustable bushing mechanism dials in insulation jacket thicknesses without loose parts
- Precision tool steel peeling blades remove insulation clean without scoring conductor strands
- Tool-free depth adjustment ring establishes repeatable strip lengths for line taps
- Integrated LED work light illuminates overhead bucket truck workspaces during storm calls
- Compact inline tool frame balances total weight directly across technician palm grips
Electrical Load Bench Telemetry
Bench testing monitors current draw and rotational speed during continuous cable jacket stripping. Free chuck rotation pulls 1.8 amperes from the 18-volt battery pack, rising to 11.4 amperes while peeling tough tree-wire insulation. Spindle speed drops from 450 RPM free speed down to 365 RPM under stripping feed friction. Decibel sound level meters read 70 dBA at operator ear level. Motor housing exterior temperatures rise ten degrees Fahrenheit after stripping fifteen cable ends.
Field Service Operational Traps
Using worn peeling blades forces technicians to push excessively, nicking wire cores and mushrooming jacket ends. Lineworkers removing standard indoor THHN cable should use fixed-bushing strippers instead. Never operate the stripping chuck without locking the depth adjustment collar.
- Wipe tree sap and insulation wax out of bushing guide rollers after every shift.
- Inspect internal peeling blade edges for nicks before stripping high-voltage lines.
- Blow airborne dust out of motor cooling vents using clean dry compressed air.
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
Milwaukee provides a 5-Year commercial warranty covering motor and tool drive mechanisms. The kit package includes the covered conductor cable stripper, adjustable bushing unit, M18 2.0Ah battery, multi-voltage charger, and rugged carrying case.
