Grip and strip in one squeeze
IWS-0822 combines a compound-action stripping head with a built-in copper-wire cutting hole. Select the marked stripping opening for the actual conductor; squeezing the handles grips the wire and pulls off the insulation. The return spring reopens the tool for the next wire.
Use it for repeated preparation of compatible wires in electrical assemblies, control cabinets, appliance repairs and vehicle harness projects. Precision-machined openings provide a defined size choice rather than requiring you to judge blade depth by eye.
Separate ratings for solid wire, stranded wire and cutting
| Solid-wire stripping |
20–8 AWG; approximately 0.52–8.37 mm² |
| Stranded-wire stripping |
22–10 AWG; approximately 0.33–5.26 mm² |
| Built-in cutting hole |
Copper only; maximum 10 AWG (approximately 5.26 mm²) |
| Maximum listed strip length per stroke |
24 mm (approximately 0.94 in) |
| Operation |
Compound-action grip and strip; spring return |
| Included |
One IWS-0822 tool |
The 8 AWG stripping rating is not an 8 AWG cutting rating. US and metric area values are approximate equivalents. Use the correct solid/stranded opening and test your actual wire.
Prepare a reliable connection
- Identify the conductor size, strand construction and insulation. Use the terminal manufacturer's specified strip length.
- Make a trial strip on an offcut. Check for nicked, missing or stretched strands and damaged insulation.
- Insert the conductor fully into the matching terminal, then crimp with the specified tool and die.
- Inspect the first completed connection before repeating the process. Change the setup when the wire or terminal changes.
Choose the crimper for your connection
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IWS-2210H — compatible 22–10 AWG heat-shrink terminal jobs using stranded wire.
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HSC8 6-4 ferrule kit — compatible stranded-wire ferrules in the shared range; the supplied assortment and crimper capacity are not identical.
Accessories are sold separately. Check the terminal part number, conductor size and die profile together. Buy only what your project needs; check kit contents to avoid duplicate tools.
Is it a cable-jacket or coaxial stripping tool?
This tool is intended for suitable individual insulated conductors. Do not assume its marked openings support a multicore outer jacket, coaxial layers or specialist PV insulation.
Why choose a separate crimper?
Stripping prepares the conductor. Crimping forms the terminal barrel around it. Choose a ferrule, open-barrel or heat-shrink terminal crimper according to the connection, rather than conductor gauge alone.
Learn how to strip wire without damaging strands · Choose the right connector
Use on disconnected wiring only. Verify the circuit is de-energized and wear eye protection. Comfort grips are not an electrical-insulation rating.
