The Ripley Cablematic CB 209 (part #36343) is the OEM replacement slitter blade for the MWS500 Messengered Web Slitter (Ripley part #37037). This straight-edged tool steel blade performs the web-separation cut that frees the messenger wire from the coaxial cable jacket, enabling pole clamping, dead-end attachment, and mid-span cable preparation. It is the correct factory replacement for maintaining clean, consistent cuts on the MWS500 without any field adjustment required.

Beyond the MWS500, the CB 209 blade is also fully compatible with the MWSS 400 (#37045), MWSS 500 (#37033), MWSS 700 (#37023), MWSS 800 (#37039), and the DCS Drop Cable Slitter (#36340) — the same blade services the entire Ripley Cablematic messengered web slitter family. The MWSS-series tools add a shaving function alongside slitting, but share the identical CB 209 blade and spring-loaded blade shield design. Stocking this part covers a wide range of Ripley slitting tools on the job.

The MWS500 parent tool is designed for mid-span processing without requiring free cable ends, using a hinged clamshell body for direct cable access in the field. Cable compatibility for the MWS500 includes CommScope QR 500, CommScope QR 540, CommScope P3 500 JCAM, CommScope P3 565, Times Fiber T10 500 MS, Times Fiber TX 565 MS, and 500 F8UA cable types. Replace the CB 209 blade at the first sign of a ragged or inconsistent cut to protect cable jacket integrity.

• OEM replacement blade — CB 209 model, exact factory specification for the MWS500 and MWSS series
• Tool steel construction provides durability and consistent straight-edge cutting performance
• Blade width matches mounting slot precisely, preventing rotation and maintaining blade alignment
• Factory-set design — no field adjustment required on the MWS500
• Compatible across the full Ripley Cablematic messengered web slitter family: MWS500, MWSS 400, MWSS 500, MWSS 700, MWSS 800, and DCS Drop Cable Slitter
• Enables clean messenger web separation for pole clamping and dead-end attachment applications