Network Cable Prep Tool | 2-in-1 Tool

Network Cable Prep Tool | 2-in-1 Tool

A Network Cable Prep Tool is a compact, “all-in-one” hand tool essential for networking tasks. It combines the ability to remove cable insulation with the ability to terminate wires into jacks or patch panels, making it a favorite for quick field repairs and home networking.

Product features

• Stripping cavity: a circular opening with a sharp, recessed blade. It is designed to score the outer jacket of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables. By inserting the cable and rotating the tool, the jacket can be pulled off cleanly.
• Punch down tip: located at the nose of the tool, this is a small, blunt plastic or metal protrusion. It is shaped specifically to push individual copper wires into the IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) slots of a keystone jack or patch panel.
• Cutting blade: a secondary flat blade (usually near the handle) used for trimming flat phone cables or cutting the cable to length.
• Finger loop: a large hole in the handle that allows for a steady grip and easy rotation during the stripping process.

Specifications

• Primary cable type:
  • Cat5e
  • Cat6
  • Cat6A
• Material: plastic

Typical application

Is perfect for a smart home enthusiast or a technician who needs to carry a minimal kit. It allows you to strip a cable, untwist the wires, and then immediately “punch” those wires into a wall-mounted network point or a smart home controller’s terminal block without switching tools.

What is in the box?

• 1 x Network Cable Prep Tool