Ripley Co Utility Tool
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Company Overview
Ripley Tools, established in 1936, has consistently focused on delivering specialized equipment designed to improve the safety, speed, and overall efficiency for linemen, telecommunications, utility, and electrical professionals. The company's foundational mission revolves around mitigating workplace hazards, particularly those associated with traditional cutting instruments and repetitive strain injuries. By developing intuitively designed tools, Ripley Tools enables both seasoned and novice technicians to perform accurate and consistent cable preparation, which in turn helps reduce long-term maintenance costs and minimizes service disruptions caused by improperly prepared cables.
Innovative Product Solutions
The extensive product portfolio from Ripley Tools covers a wide array of cable preparation needs. Key offerings include advanced Stripping & Cutting Tools, such as the US01-7100 Hotstick Operable Cable Stripper, engineered to streamline work on medium voltage overhead cables. Other adjustable cable strippers are capable of efficiently removing outer jackets on cables up to 1000 MCM AWG and 35kV. The innovative VariStrip™ Series End Strip Kits feature revolutionary bushings designed for precise end stripping of insulation on #2 AWG to 750 MCM AWG THHN/XHHW wire. Additionally, the company provides essential Fiber Optic Cable Slitters, Torquing & Termination Tools, Jacket & Insulation Removal Combo Tools, and Inspection & Testing Tools.
Comprehensive Kits and Industry Support
Ripley Tools also offers comprehensive, application-specific kits to ensure technicians are fully equipped for diverse tasks. These include rugged fiber backpack kits, available in four distinct styles, providing complete fiber cable preparation solutions for professional fiber technicians. The Complete MV Underground Cable Prep Kit brings together a selection of Ripley's adjustable tools, specifically designed for 15-35 kV cable technicians. The FTTX Flat Drop End Prep Kit further demonstrates their commitment to addressing niche requirements within the fiber optic sector. Beyond product provision, Ripley Tools fosters industry collaboration, offering virtual or in-person lab time for partners and continuously sharing insights through their global teams, as highlighted by discussions on topics like 'Females in Fiber' and the impact of renewables on tool development.
