Introduction
Long-term product performance and grid reliability depend on the correct installation of cable accessories. Utilizing dedicated cable preparation tools can help to mitigate the risk of failures due to improper cable preparation procedures.
TE Connectivity offers the ALROC line of specialized cable preparation tools, designed to assist with all aspects of cable preparation, from jacket/sheath removal and semicon scoring, to insulation stripping and chamfering. These tools help ensure a safe and repeatable cable preparation process for low and medium voltage cables.
CWB/18-60
Tool to remove bonded semiconductor with chamfer on its cutback
The ALROC CWB/18-60 tool is designed to easily remove the bonded semiconductor with a chamfer on the transition, leaving a very smooth finish over the insulation.
Section: Medium voltage semiconductor
Benefits:
- No silicon needed
- Fine-tuning of the blade with a 'click' for each 1/10 mm
- Very smooth finish over the insulation
- Adjustable length of the semiconductor cutback: 0.984-1.181-1.575 in (25-30-40 mm)
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Thickness capacity | Angle of the chamfer on the semiconductor | Remaining length of the semiconductor | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWB/18-60 | 0.709 - 2.362 (18-60) | 0.043 (1.1) | 8° | 0,984-1,181-1,575 (25-30-40) | 9.252 (235) | 4.921 (125) | 3.543 (90) |
| CWB/18-60-FEP | 0.709 - 2.362 (18-60) | 0.071 (1.8) | 13° | 0,984-1,181-1,575 (25-30-40) | 9.252 (235) | 4.921 (125) | 3.543 (90) |
| CWB/18-60-MVS | 0.709 - 2.362 (18-60) | 0.043 (1.1) | 13° With MVS stop | (25-30-40) | 9.252 (235) | 4.921 (125) | 3.543 (90) |
Associated Tools
- GRI Series - Scraper for residues of bonded semiconductor screen with protection pouch
- PG Series Pliers for MV cables outer sheath
- BRMRD1E - Tool to remove insulation
- MF3/40 & MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
Spare Part
- CWB-SP2 - Spare blade for bonded semiconductor with chamfer 8°
- LCWB-FEP - Spare blade for bonded semiconductor with chamfer 13°
Options
- SGM - Large size pouch
CWE/0_5-2
Tool to remove the peelable semiconductor for medium voltage cable
The ALROC CWE/0_5-2 tool is designed to score the peelable semiconductor, in order to remove it. It performs a chamfer on the semiconductor cutback. Its design enables to make circular, longitudinal and helicoidal cuts. The ALROC MVS Stop sits on the cable to stop the CWE/0_5-2 with a large contact surface.
Section: Medium voltage semiconductor
Benefits:
- Fine-tuning of the scoring depth
- The chamfer on the transition
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Max scoring depth | Remaining length of the semiconductor | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWE/0_5-2 | 0.551 - 1.969 (14 - 50) | 0.055 (1.4) | 0.394 (10) | 5.906 (150) | 3.150 (80) | 1.890 (48) |
Associated Tools
- BRMRD1E - Tool to remove insulation
- MVS - Stop for tools
- GRI Series - Scraper for residues of bonded semiconductor screen with protection pouch
- PG Series Pliers for MV cables outer sheath
- BRMRD1E - Tool to remove insulation
- MF3/40 & MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
Spare Part
- LS-CD6 - Spare blade for the semiconductor scoring with chamfer
DSP
Tool to remove the peelable semiconductor
The ALROC DSP tool removes and catches the peelable semiconductor at the end of the cable to remove it by hand.
Section: Medium voltage semiconductor
Benefits:
- Replaces the use of a knife, providing a safer method of semiconductor peeling
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Type of semiconductor | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP | 0.394 - 3.150) (10 - 80) | Smooth peelable or ribbed | 4,331 (110) | 1,378 (35) | 1,378 (35) |
Associated Tools
- MF3/40 & MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
- SR - Scoring stylus for a peelable semiconductor
- SRC - Scoring stylus for a peelable semiconductor with chamfer
- SRC-D - Scoring stylus for peelable semiconductor with chamfer on the transition
- CWE - Tool to remove the peelable semiconductor and stop for medium voltage cable
LHA/60
Tool to chamfer insulation
The ALROC LHA/60 tool enables the user to achieve a chamfer of 30° at the end of the insulation of medium voltage cables.
Section: Medium voltage insulation
Benefits:
- No setting needed
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Degrees of chamfer | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHA | 0.551 - 1.969 (14 -40) | 30° | 10.827 (275) | 2.953 (75) | 1.772 (45) |
| LHA/60 | 0.787 - 2.165 (20 - 55) | 30° | 10.433 (265) | 4.134 (105) | 1.772 (45) |
| LHA2 | 1.496 - 2.362 (38 - 60) | 30° | 11.024 (280) | 3.937 (100) | 1.772 (45) |
Associated Tools
- BRMRD1E - Tool to remove insulation
- ROTO-TMG - Connector holder for bolted and clamping connections
- PG Series - Pliers for medium voltage cables outer sheath
- MF3/40 & MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
Spare Part
- LHAC - Spare blade chamfer insulation
MF2/40-S-USA & MF2/60-S-USA
Multifunction tool for outer sheath and insulation
The ALROC MF2 Series multifunction tool enables the user to remove the outer sheath (PE-PVC-PR) with a straight and neat cut.
Section: Medium voltage multifunctions
Benefits:
- Tuning of the pitch of the tool
- Embeded wear pads to protect the tool from the contact with the outer sheath
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Outer sheath and insulation thickness capacity | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF2/40-S-USA | 0.630 - 1.575 (16 - 40) | 0.433 (11) | 5.906 (150) | 3.150 (80) | 3.937 (100) |
| MF2/60-S-USA | 0.630 - 2.283 (16 - 58) | 0.433 (11) | 6.693 (170) | 3.543 (90) | 4.724 (120) |
Associated Tools
- CWE - Tool to remove the peelable semiconductor and stop for medium voltage cable
- MVS - Stop for tools
- PG Series
Spare Part
- KIT-MF3/40 - Protective wear pads
- LMF2-S - Spare blade for the outer sheath and thick insulation
- BR-USA - Thrust to set the length of insulation to be removed
- VBB1 - Screw for locking the thrust
- PCR - Quick set up right-angled 45° handle
- 196855 - Straight handle M10
- 108098 - Clamping knob for blade
MF3/40 & MF3/60 Series
Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and thick insulation
The ALROC MF Series multifunction tool enables the user to remove the outer sheath (PE-PVC-PR) with a straight and neat cut, to score the peelable semiconductor with a chamfer on the edge of the semiconductor cutback (with the SRC scoring stylus delivered with the tool). It can also set the length to be removed and remove thicker insulation with a straight and neat cut.
Section: Medium voltage multifunction
Benefits:
- Tuning of the pitch of the tool
- Embeded wear pads to protect the tool from the contact with the outer sheath
- For thick insulation
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Pelable semicon thickness capacity | Insulation thickness capacity | Stylus included | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF3/40-SR-USA | 0.630 - 1.575 (16 - 40) | 0.015 - 0.059 (0.4 - 1.5) | 0.433 (11) | Straight | 12.008 (305) | 3.937 (100) | 6.496 (165) |
| MF3/40-SRC-USA | 0.630 - 1.575 (16 - 40) | 0.015 - 0.059 (0.4 - 1.5) | 0.433 (11) | Chamfered | 12.008 (305) | 3.937 (100) | 6.496 (165) |
| MF3/60-SR-USA | 0.630 - 2.283 (16 - 58) | 0.015 - 0.059 (0.4 - 1.5) | 0.433 (11) | Straight | 12.008 (305) | 4.528 (115) | 6.496 (165) |
| MF3/60-SRC-USA | 0.630 - 2.283 (16 - 58) | 0.015 - 0.059 (0.4 - 1.5) | 0.433 (11) | Chamfered | 12.008 (305) | 4.528 (115) | 6.496 (165) |
Associated Tools
- ROTO-TMG - Connector holder for bolted and clamping connections
- DSP - Peelable semiconductor lifter
- MVS - Stop for tools
- PG Series
Spare Part
- KIT-MF3/40 - Protective wear pads
- LMF2-S - Spare blade for the outer sheath and thick insulation
- BR - USA - Thrust to set the length of insulation to be removed
- VBB1 - Screw for locking the thrust
- PCR - Quick set up right-angled 45° handle
- 196855 - Straight handle M10
- 108098 - Clamping knob for blade
- LS-C - Spare blade for a peelable semiconductor with chamfer
Options
- SCH - Chamfering stylus for insulation
- SR - Scoring stylus for peelable semiconductor
- SRC - Scoring stylus for a peelable semiconductor with chamfer
LMF2-S
Blade for the thick outer sheath and primary insulation
The ALROC blade LMF2-S fits the following products: MF2/40-S-USA, MF2/60-S-USA, MF3/40-SRC-USA, MF3/60-SRC-USA.
Section: Medium voltage accessories
Product Information
| Part number | Cutting depth | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMF2-S | 0.433 (11) | 0.984 (25) | 0.984 (25) | 0.591 (15) |
Associated Tools
- MF3/40 & MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
- DSP - Tool to remove the peelable semiconductor
MVS
Stop for tools
The ALROC MVS Stop is designed to be tightened on the cable in order to stop the tool, on 1-core and 3-core cables. It can be used on outer jacket's cable with copper wires, tubular aluminium and foil type cable's screen.
Section: Medium voltage accessories
Benefits:
- Clean and straight semicon cutback
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Rolling zone | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVS | 0.709 - 2.362 (18 - 60) | No | 3.937 (100) | 1.575 (40) | 3.937 (100) |
Associated Tools
- CWB/18-60 - Tool to remove bonded semiconductor with chamfer on the semiconductor cutback
- CWB/18-60-FEP - Tool to remove bonded semiconductor with chamfer on the semiconductor cutback
- MF3/40 & MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
- CWE/14-50-MVS - Tool to remove the peelable semiconductor and stop for medium voltage cable
AGPB Series
Pliers for the lead sheath of medium voltage primary distribution cables
The ALROC AGPB3 plier is designed to make a circular and longitudinal cutting of the underground cable's lead sheath in order to remove it.
Section: Low Voltage
Benefits:
- Non-cutting wheel to creep the lead
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Circular scoring depth | Longitudinal scoring depth | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGPB3 | 1,024 - 2,047 (26 - 52) | 0.091 (2.3) | 0.138 (3.5) | 10.630 (270) | 3.740 (95) | 3.150 (80) |
| AGPB4 | 1.850-2.953 (47-75) | 0.091 (2.3) | 0.138 (3.5) | 10.63 (270) | 3.74 (95) | 3.15 (80) |
Associated Tools
- PINTEL4PI/465 - Pliers to remove paper impregnated insulation
Spare Part
- CLB/CCB-AGPB - Spare blade for circular & longitudinal cutting
Options
- SGM - Large size pouch
- Insulated tool (1000v) available: ASTM F1505 AGPB3-1000v
PF3
Pliers for medium voltage cable corrugated shield (LC SHIELD)
The ALROC PF3 plier enables the user to make a circular cut on corrugated shield prior to its removal. The user will remove the LC shield without touching it with his hands. The grooves on the bushing make sure to score the LC shield without touching the semiconductor laying underneath.
Section: Medium Voltage shield
Benefits:
- Very safe for both, the user and the cable
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Circular cutting thickness capacity | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF3/024 | 1.024 - 2.047 (26 - 52) | 0.024 (0.6) | 10.433 (265) | 3.740 (95) | 3.150 (80) |
Associated Tools
- PG series - Pliers for an outer sheath for cable
- PG series - Pliers for medium voltage cables outer sheath
- MF3/40 & MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
Spare Part
- CCBPF3/024- Spare blade for circular cutting 0.6 mm / 0.024 in (x4)
Options
- SGM - Large size pouch
PG Series
Plier for medium voltage cable outer sheath
The ALROC PG Series plier enables the user to make a circular and longitudinal cut in order to remove cable's outer sheath. All cutting depth ranging from 0.019 in (0.5 mm) to 0.196 in (5 mm) are available on demand.
How to build your customized pliers: PG3MV/C***L***
- C*** = Circular cutting depth e.g: 0.110 in = C110
- L*** = Longitudinal cutting depth e.g: 0.130 in = L130
Section: Medium voltage outer sheath
Benefits:
- Quick, light and easy to use
- Blade customization available, please contact TE representative
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Circular cutting thickness capacity | Longitudinal cutting thickness capacity | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG2MV/C079L079 | 0.827 - 1.378 (21 - 35) | 0.110 (2.8) | 0.110 (2.8) | 9.449 (240) | 3.346 (85) | 3.150 (80) |
| PG3MV/C039L070 | 1.024 - 2.047 (26 - 52) | 0.098 (2.5) | 0.118 (3.0) | 10.433 (265) | 3.740 (95) | 3.150 (80) |
| PG3MV/C079L070 | 1.024 - 2.047 (26 - 52) | 0.110 (2.8) | 0.110 (2.8) | 9.449 (240) | 3.346 (85) | 3.150 (80) |
| PG3MV/C110L130 | 1.024 - 2.047 (26 - 52) | 0.110 (2.8) | 0.130 (3.3) | 10.433 (265) | 3.740 (95) | 3.150 (80) |
| PG4MV/C110L130 | 1.850 - 2.953 (47 - 75) | 0.118 (3.0) | 0.130 (3.3) | 11.811 (300) | 4.331 (110) | 4.134 (105) |
Associated Tools
- MF2/40 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath and insulation
Spare Part
- CCB/CLB - Circular & longitudinal blades
Options
- SGM - Large size pouch
CCB/CLB
Circular & Longitudinal cutting blades
The ALROC CCB/CLB blades are compatible with all PG series tools to change the circular and longitudinal cutting depth according to the thickness of the cable sheath. All cutting depths are available on request from 0.0197 to 0.197 in (0.5 to 5mm).
Reference info: CCB/*** or CLB/*** *** = Cutting depth (e.g MTC3/25 -> Cutting depth 0.0984 in)
Section: Medium voltage accessories
Product Information
| Part number | Cutting depth | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCB/CLB | 0.87 (2.2) | 0.984 (25) | 0.984 (25) | 0.591 (15) |
Associated Tools
- PG series - Pliers for medium voltage cables outer sheath
SCH
Chamfering stylus for insulation
The ALROC SCH stylus enables the user to make a chamfer on the extremity of the primary insulation. Must be used with the following tools: MF3/40, MF3/60.
Section: Medium voltage insulation
Benefits:
- On/off position
- Easy mounting on any specific tools
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH | 0.551 - 2.362 (14 - 60) | 2.559 (65) | 0.787 (20) | 1.181 (30) |
Associated Tools
- MF3/40 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
- MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
Spare Part
- LSCH - Spare blade to chamfer insulation
SRC
Scoring stylus for peelable semiconductor with chamfer
The ALROC SRC stylus enables the user to score the peelable semiconductor without touching the primary insulation located underneath, in order to peel it off manually. Must be used with the following tools: MF1+/25, MF3/40, MF3/60.
Section: Medium voltage semiconductor
Benefits:
- Chamfer on the transition
- A quick switch from one cutting depth to another
- On/off position
- Easy mounting on any specific tools
Product Information
| Part number | Diameter inches (mm) | Dimensions inches (mm) Length | Dimensions inches (mm) Width | Dimensions inches (mm) Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRC-USA | 0.551 - 2.283 (14 - 58) | 2.756 (70) | 0.787 (20) | 1.181 (30) |
Associated Tools
- DSP - Peelable semiconductor lifter
- MF3/40 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
- MF3/60 - Multifunction tool for outer sheath, peelable semiconductor and insulation
Spare Part
- LS-C - Spare blade for a peelable semiconductor with chamfer
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