CST

CORING STRIPPING TOOL

Warning! This tool should not be used on live electrical circuits. It is not protected against electrical shock! Always use OSHA/ANSI or other industry approved eye
protection when using tools. This tool is not to be used for purposes other than intended. Read carefully and understand instructions before using this tool.

The CST (Coring and Stripping Tool) is designed as a combination tool that cores dielectric foam, bevels the aluminum sheath and strips polyethylene
jacket of trunk and distribution cable by hand or drill operation.

ASSEMBLY
To provide compact shipping, the CST has been shipped in 2 parts. The “T”
handle must be inserted into the body and fastened in place for manual operation.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• CST tools have a standard “T” handle with a built-in 3/8”(9.5mm) drill adapter
• CST-R tools have a ratchet “T” handle and a separate 3/8”(9.5mm) drill adapter
• Strip stops available for exact stripping lengths of .5” to 2” (12.7mm to
50.8mm)
• Color coded cable guide sleeves for easy cable size identification
• Replaceable sheath stripping blade

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Refer to the connector manufacturer’s instruction sheet for proper strip dimensions.
• If the cable is jacketed, a minimum of 2” of jacket must be removed before using this tool. Refer to your company’s construction procedures to obtain the
required amount of jacket removal for you application. For jacket removal, use of Cablematic’s JST jacket stripping tool is recommended.
• Insure that the cable end to be prepared is as round as possible. Some distortion is allowable as long as the cable is round enough to enter the tool. Use
of a “banana cutter” such as the Cablematic CXC or CXC-1 is recommended. Use of a hack saw is recommended on larger cables. A hacksaw is required
with all 20-50 OHM power feeder cable.
• When working with flooded cable, all flooding compound must be removed from the outer conductor before using the CST.

MANUAL OPERATION
GUIDE SLEEVE

CORING BIT SHEATH STRIPPING BLADE

Fig. 1
Fig. 2

Step 1. (Fig. 1) Insert the tool onto the cable through the guide Step 2. (Fig. 2) Turn the the tool in a clockwise direction using
sleeve until the coring bit makes contact with the cable. slight forward pressure. The coring bit will remove the foam
dielectric, then the sheath stripping blade will remove the
aluminum sheath.
Step 3. The standard tool shipped from the factory is not equipped with a built in center conductor “strip stop” and you must manually calculate the
center conductor length. To accomplish this, mark the outer conductor the length of center conductor to be exposed. As the tool advances, look for
the marked cable in the tool window. When the sheath stripping blade reaches the mark on the cable, stop operation for the desired center conductor
length.
Note: When an optional strip stop is installed in a CST, the tool will stop stripping when the conductor has reached the strip stop. At this point the
proper strip dimensions have been reached. With slight forward pressure, continue to rotate the tool one complete turn to insure a square edge and
allow the stripped material to break free from the cable.

Step 4. Remove the tool and clean off any remaining dielectric material from the center conductor using the Cablematic CC-100 Center
Conductor Cleaner or CC-200 Center Conductor Scraper. The cable is now ready for connector installation.

Lubrication: A light coat of machine oil applied to the sheath cutting blade on a regular basis will improve performance of the tool and extend the
life of the blade.
 Instructions for CST - Part 2
“T” BAR HANDLE ASSY. DRILL OPERATION

DRILL ADAPTER
(B)
(A)
1. For CST tools - Remove the “T” bar handle assembly by loosening hex screw “A”. Place the 3/8”(9.53mm) shaft of the adapter into the
3/8”(9.53mm) drill chuck and tighten securely.
2. For CST-R (ratchet) tools - Remove the ratchet handle assembly by loosening hex screw “B”. Replace with 3/8”(9.53mm) drill adapter
and tighten set screw “B”. Place the 3/8”(9.53mm) shaft of the adapter into the 3/8”(9.53mm) drill chuck and tighten securely.
Note: Operate the drill at low RPM for best results.

CommScope P1, P3 Cable Cable Guard; Times Fiber T4, T6, T10 Cable Conductor Strip-Stops for
Coring Bit Guide Sleeve CST Tools
Cable Standard Tool Ratchet Tool Kit Sleeve Color
Strip Strip
412 CST 412 CST 412-R CB 114K 29104 Black
Length Length Part
500 CST 500 CST 500-R CB 115K 29105 Red
(inch) (mm) Number
625 CST 625 CST 625-R CB 116K 29106 Blue
1/2 12.70 32974
750 CST 750 CST 750-R CB 117K 29111 Green
5/8 15.88 32975
875 CST 875 CST 875-R CB 118K 29112 Yellow
1000 CST 21000 CST 21000-R CB 119K 29113 Orange
3/4 19.05 32985
13/16 20.64 33958
Times Fiber TX and CommScope P3 Cable 7/8 22.22 32977
Coring Bit Guide Sleeve 15/16 23.81 32978
Cable Standard Tool Ratchet Tool Kit Sleeve Color 1 25.40 32980
565 CST 565TX CST 565TX-R CB 146K 29108 Red 1-1/16 26.99 32979
700 CST 700TX CST 700TX-R CB 137K 33847 Black 1-1/8 28.58 33973
840 CST 840TX CST 840TX-R CB 138K 29109 Green 1-3/16 30.16 32986
1160 CST 21160TX CST 21160TX-R CB 158K 33837 Neutral 1-1/4 31.75 32983
1-3/8 34.93 32981
Trilogy PerfectBonded P10 Cable
1-7/16 36.51 33957
Coring Bit Guide Sleeve
1/1/2 38.1 32982
Cable Standard Tool Ratchet Tool Kit Sleeve Color
1-9/16 39.69 33959
500 CST 500 P10/P3 CST 500 P10/P3-R CB 240K 37251 Black
1-11/16 42.86 32984
625 CST 625 P10/P3 CST 625 P10/P3-R CB 239K 37252 Black
1-3/4 44.45 33967
750 CST 750 P10/P3 CST 750 P10/P3-R CB 238K 37253 Black
2 50.8 33962
875 CST 875 P10/P3 CST 875 P10/P3-R CB 241K 37254 Black
CommScope PowerFeeder and Times Fiber T10 20, 22 and 50 Ohm Cable Accessories for CST Tools
Coring Bit Guide Sleeve
Sheath
Cable Standard Tool Ratchet Tool Kit Sleeve Color Ratchet Drill Cutting
625/PF CST 625PF CST 625PF-R CB 201K 29106 Blue Cable Handle Adapter Blade
625/20 CST 625/20 CST 625/20-R CB 203K 29106 Blue 412 to 840 31250 31230 CB 60
625/22 CST 625/22 CST 625/22-R CB201K 29106 Blue 860 to 1080 31275 31235 CB 60
625/50 CST 625/50 CST 625/50-R CB 200K 29106 Blue 1160 31275 31235 CB 60

WARRANTY: The Ripley Company warrants that our line of tools are free of defect and fully operable at the time
of shipment. The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any product which proves to be defective in
material or workmanship, under normal use and service.

46 Nooks Hill Road

Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: 800-528-8665
Int’l: (01) 860-635-2200
Fax: (01) 860-635-3631
e-mail: info@ripley-tools.com 33531
Internet: www.ripley-tools.com
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