KNIPEX 12 12 10 Precision Wire Stripper with Shaped Blades

KNIPEX 12 12 10 Precision Wire Stripper with Shaped Blades 
The pinnacle of insulation stripping innovation for large and specialty cables! The KNIPEX 12 12 10 Precision Wire Stripper with Shaped Blades (195 mm length) is a high-end tool straight from Germany, specially designed to strip tough, hard-to-strip, or heat-resistant insulating materials such as PTFE, Silicone, Radox®, Kapton®, and Rubber, as well as multi-layer insulation on cables ranging from 2.5 - 10.0 mm² (AWG 13 - 7). Its operating mechanism utilizes specially adapted formed blade technology that cuts completely around the circumference of the insulation and strips it off automatically in a single motion without causing the slightest damage to inner copper conductors or stranded wires. Features an adjustable length stop for precise, consistent stripping lengths across every wire. The plier body is constructed from special hardened steel, and the ergonomically designed handles with thick, soft-cushioned multi-component grips distribute pressure evenly to reduce fatigue during repetitive work.
Features
Shaped Blades Technology: The blades accurately match the cable diameter, cutting through the insulation cleanly in all directions without nicking the conductor core
Handles heat-resistant and tough insulating materials: Strips PTFE, Silicone, Radox®, Kapton®, Rubber, and multi-layer insulation on large cables cleanly and smoothly
Single-stroke automatic stripping mechanism: With just one squeeze of the handles, the blades cut and strip the insulation immediately for fast, convenient operation
Adjustable Length Stop: Features a scale for setting the stripping length, ensuring every stripped wire has a consistent length according to assembly standards.
Multi-Component Grips: Ergonomically designed, soft and comfortable to the touch, distributing pressure and preventing slipping during use
Easy blade replacement system: Blades and clamping jaws can be replaced when worn, cost-effectively extending the tool's service life
Applications (Suitable for)
High-end industrial assembly and control panel wiring: Ideal for electricians and engineers working with large cables and special-spec wires in control cabinets, machinery, and automation systems
Aerospace, automotive, and military systems: Compatible with high-temperature insulated wires such as PTFE or Kapton® requiring micron-level precision
Electronics and medical equipment maintenance: For high-precision wire stripping where not a single copper strand may be damaged
Specifications
Brand: KNIPEX
Model: 12 12 10
Product: Precision Wire Stripper with Shaped Blades
Overall length: 195 mm (195 mm.)
Handle type: Dual-color hard and soft plastic (Multi-component grips)
Stripping capacity (mm²): 2.5 - 10.0 mm²
Stripping capacity (AWG): AWG 13 - 7
Compatible insulation types: PTFE, Silicone, Radox®, Kapton®, Rubber, and high-grade wire insulation
Length Stop: Yes (adjustable)
Product weight: 445 g (0.445 kg)