Thermal & Mechanical Wire Strippers
PATCO, Inc.
5142 Rhodesdale-Vienna Rd.
Rhodesdale, MD 21659
410-444-4010
info@PATCOinc.net
www.PATCOinc.net 410-444-4010
Thermal Wire Strippers
PVC InsulatIon
Pts - 10/20 serIes
• AC line or battery powered
• Fast, small, portable
• Safe to use
• No wire or shield nicking
• Solid, stranded or shielded wires
• Table mounted or hand held
• Low Cost
MoDel Pts-10
This thermal wire stripper is a small, lightweight, low power, line operated wire
stripping tool which far surpasses all previous devices in safety, versatility and
economy. The patented design incorporates a uniquely shaped nichrome heating
element, which heats up quickly (less than five seconds) to an optimal tempera-
ture of 450° F and efficiently strips thermoplastic insulation from solid, stranded
or shielded wires from #14 to #30 AWG, and will not burn the skin if accidentally
touched due to its low power and minimal mass. The smooth design heating ele-
ment eliminates nicks and broken strands of conductors and reduces lead pull on
sensitive components. The comfortably sized tool may be easily handheld, which is
ideal for use in hard to reach places. The thermal wire stripper may be conveniently
table-mounted for one-hand operation. Model PTS-10 operates on 120V AC, 60 HZ,
with a power consumption of only 3 Watts.
Different line voltages are available on special orders.
sPeCIFICatIons: Pts-10
Dimensions
— 4.3 in. (110 mm.) x 2.00 in. (51
mm.) x 1.8 in. (46 mm.).
Weight — 13 ounces (.37 kg.)
line Cord — #18 AWG 2 wire flexible cord, 6 feet
(1.8 m.) long
aDDItIonal sPeCIFICatIons:
Pts-100
Dimensions — (Power Supply) 3.00 in. (76 mm) x
2.00 in. (50 mm) x 1.4 in (35 mm)
Weight — (Power Supply) 4.4 oz. (0.125 kg)
Input Power — 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
PTS-100P
Pts-1
Stripping head only
PTS-1
Pts-100P
Power supply only
strIPPInG eleMent
MoDel Pts-100
This model operates exactly the same as the PTS-10.
The PTS-100 is powered by a universal switching power supply housed in a separate
enclosure which makes the tool very light (less than 3 oz.). The PTS-100 stripper is
also equipped with an in-line ON/OFF switch and a built-in temperature controller.
This allows the user to precisely match the temperature of the stripping element to
the melting temperature of insulation in a vast variety of different types of wire.
P/N 0010-001
PTS-10 & PTS-1
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Thermal Wire Strippers
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PatCo thermal Wire stripper Pts-10 step by step operation.
Use this method to strip short pieces of wire. For higher production, the thermal wire strip-
per can be temporarily table mounted using double stick tape for one-hand operation.
1) Align the wire with the largest opening in the element.
2) Insert the wire as far as required using visual judgment of adjustable wire stop.
3) Move the wire towards the tapered end of the stripping element, applying pressure
until resistance is felt.
4) Rotate the wire 1/4 turn maintaining slight pressure into the “V”, so the insulation
is completely cut.
5) Without releasing the slight side pressure, pull the wire away from the element.
6) This will remove the insulation slug without any damage to the conductor.
Please note that the six illustrated pictures are actually one fluid motion lasting only less
than a second.
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sPeCIFICatIons: Pts-20,
Pts-20a, Pts-20 HD, Pts-25
Dimensions — 5.2 in. (132 mm.) x 2.25 in.
(57 mm.) x 2 in. (51 mm)
Weight
— 10 ounces (.28 kg.) including
battery
Battery
(Only PTS-20 & PTS-20HD) —
NiMH 1.2 Volts, 10 Ahr. Single D cell.
Battery CHarGer:
MoDel Pts-20
Slightly larger than Thermal Wire Stripper PTS-10, powered by a single rechargeable bat-
tery. Designed for technicians and servicemen for field operation without access to a line
power. The extremely fast and efficient tool includes battery and charger and can produce
over 1,500 strips on a full charge in the same wire size range as the PTS-10.
Dimensions — 2.3 in.(58 mm) x 1.9 in.(48
mm) x 2.2 in.(54 mm)
Weight — 6 ounces (.17 kg)
Input — 120 VAC 50/60 HZ, 2.8 W
output — 1.45 VDC 400mA.
strIPPInG eleMents
MoDel Pts-20a
Same as PTS-20 but A/C powered.
MoDel Pts-20 HD
Same as PTS-20 except designed for electricians. The heavy duty production tool will strip
the toughest insulation from wires #14 to #10 AWG and can produce over 1,200 strips on
a full charge.
P/N 0020-001
PTS-20 & PTS-20A
MoDel Pts-25
Same as PTS-20HD but A/C powered
P/N 0020HD-001
PTS-20 HD & PTS-25
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Thermal Wire Strippers
PtFe InsulatIon
Pts - 30/40 serIes
• AC line or battery powered
• Fast, small, portable
• Safe to use
• No wire or shield nicking
• Solid, stranded or shielded wires
• Hand held
• Low Cost
passes all previous devices in safety, versatility, speed and economy. The patented
design incorporates a uniquely shaped nichrome heating element, which heats up
quickly (less than 4 seconds) to an optimal temperature of 1700°F and efficiently
strips high temperature PTFE insulation from solid, stranded, or shielded wires in
the range of #16 to #30 AWG.
The Extremely thin heating element evaporates such a negligible amount of insula-
tion that the use of these strippers does not require any kind of special ventilation.
Toxic fumes from the use of the competitive thermal strippers must be exhausted.
The low mass, guarded element minimizes the risk of burns, eliminates nicks and
broken strands of conductors and reduces lead pull on sensitive components.
These comfortably-sized, handheld tools operate on 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with power
consumption of 40 watts or less, depending on model.
Different line voltages available on special orders.
Pts-30
thermal wire stripper is a low-power, line-operated tool, which far sur-
sPeCIFICatIons: Pts-30 series
Dimensions
— 5.9 in. (150 mm.) x 2.25 in. (57
mm.) x 2 in. (51 mm).
Weight
— 1 Pound (.453 kg.).
line Cord — #18 AWG 2 wire flexible cord, 6 feet
(1.8 m.) long
(International line cords available on special orders.)
sPeCIFICatIons: Pts-40 series
Dimensions — Same as PTS-30 Series.
Weight — 9 ounces (.255 kg.) including battery.
Battery
— NiCad 1.2 Volts, Single D cell.
Pts-40
series: same as the PTS-30 Series except powered by a rechargeable
battery.
Designed for field operation without access to a line power, each unit includes bat-
tery and charger and can produce over 100 strips on a full charge.
Battery CHarGer
Dimensions
— 2.27 in. (58 mm.) x 1.89 in. (48
mm.) x2.12 in. (54 mm.)
Weight
— 6 ounces (.17 kg.)
Input
— 120 VAC 50/60 Hz, 2.8W
output — 1.45 VDC 400mA.
Custom elements available on special orders.
WIre sIZes:
Model Pts-30 — #16 to #30 AWG solid, stranded or shielded.
Model Pts-30s — #30 to #40 AWG solid or stranded.
Model Pts-30C — Microwave type coaxial cables .160" to .220" O.D. (GORE etc.)
Model Pts-30HD — #14 to #10 AWG solid or stranded.
Model Pts-30HDs — #8 AWG solid or stranded.
note:
The operator may remove insulation with this tool
because of a fixed, calibrated stripping section,
which eliminates conductor scraping. Weapons
specification WS-6536 E does not permit this
when other thermal strippers are use.
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Thermal Wire Strippers
PTS-300P
PTS-3
strIPPInG eleMent ConFIGuratIons
PTS-30: (PTFE only) #16-#30 AWG
Pts-300 serIes
These models operate exactly the same as
the PTS-30 Series.
The PTS-300 Series Tool consists of a Uni-
versal Switching Power Supply (PTS-300P)
and a detachable Stripping Head. Each
Power Supply is equipped with a built-in
temperature controller which allows the
user to precisely match the temperature of
the stripping element to the melting tem-
perature of insulation in a vast variety of
different types of wire. It is housed in a
separate enclosure which makes the strip-
ping head very light (less than 6 oz.).
The PTS-300 Series can be purchased as a
complete unit (PTS-300, PTS-300C, PTS-
300S etc.) or just the individual stripping
head ( PTS-3, PTS-3C, PTS-3S, PTS-3HD,
etc.).
The PTS-300P power supply is compatible
with all the PTS-3 Series Heads. Please,
note, you must have the PTS-300P power
supply to operate the PTS-3 series strip-
ping heads.
PTS-30C: (PTFE only) “.160-.220” OD
Microwave Type Coaxial Cables (Gore
ect.)
PTS-30S: (PTFE only) #30-#40 AWG
PTS-30HD: (PTFE only) #10-#14 AWG
sPeCIFICatIons:
Dimensions
— (Power Supply) 3.00 in.
(76 mm) x 2.00 in. (50 mm) x 1.4 in (35
mm)
PTS-30HDS: (PTFE only) #8 AWG
Weight
— (Power Supply) 4.4 oz. (0.125
kg)
Input Power — 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
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