The Ripley Tools UtilityTool WS 5 (R10327) is a precision-engineered cable end stripper built for splicing, jointing, and terminating primary underground residential distribution (URD) cable. It is designed to strip XLPE, polyethylene, and EPR insulations up to 400 mils thick, and can perform insulation-only stripping or simultaneous insulation and semi-con removal in a single pass, saving jointers significant prep time in the field.

The WS 5 accepts interchangeable bushings that accommodate various insulation and semi-con diameters, allowing a single tool body to be configured for cable outer diameters ranging from 0.26in to 1.335in (6.6 to 33.9 mm) across 600V to 35kV primary distribution and secondary distribution cable. A guarded cutting blade protects both the operator and the blade edge during use, while the graduated stop bar — available in customary or metric scale — allows technicians to set precise, repeatable strip lengths without guesswork.

Built for professional use, the WS 5 is compatible with the Ripley SW 2 Series ratchet wrench for added leverage on larger diameter or harder-jacketed cables, and works alongside the WS 5 Series bushing lineup for job-specific configurations. It is the go-to end stripper for utility linemen, cable splicers, and underground distribution crews who need consistent, repeatable insulation prep on medium-voltage URD cable.

• Strips XLPE, polyethylene & EPR insulations up to 400 mils thick
• Performs insulation-only or simultaneous insulation & semi-con stripping
• Guarded cutting blade prevents injury and protects blade life
• Interchangeable bushings accommodate a wide range of insulation & semi-con diameters
• Graduated stop bar available in customary or metric measurements
• Compatible with the SW 2 Series ratchet wrench for added leverage
• Covers cable outer diameters from 0.26in to 1.335in (6.6-33.9 mm)
• Rated for 600V to 35kV primary distribution and secondary distribution cable