The next generation of adjustable overhead skinners – faster, simpler and safer than ever. Designed start to finish with linemen in mind, the US01-7100 is the most dependable solution for tackling a wide variety of 15-35kV overhead wire
- Eliminates the need for traditional stripping knives, reducing the risk of cuts or lacerations
- Heavy duty tool easily removes jacket & insulation from overhead wire
- Colored knobs for set-and-forget blade positioning, including standard depth stop
- Red knob with reflective revolution marker for visible-at-a-distance blade depth setting
- Blue knob for opening & closing the jaw
- Built-in spare blade
- Designed to strip wire without spiraling during ring cuts for clean jacket removal without a clamp
- Selector switch to quickly move between ring and spiral cut settings
- Reduced tool body weight from original design for ease of operation with a hotstick
Compatibility:
Cable Compatibility: | Primary Distribution Overhead, Tree Wire, Spacer Cables |
Cable Access: | Mid-Span, End |
Min. Cable Outer Diameter: | 0.625" (15.9 mm) |
Max. Cable Outer Diameter: | 2.5" (63.5 mm) |
Min. Voltage: | 600 V |
Max. Voltage: | 35 kV |
Specifications:
Material: | Aluminum |
Dimensions: | 11.5" x 5.7" x 2.7" (292.1 x 144.8 x 68.6 mm) |
Weight: | 3.2 lb (1.45 kg) |
Patent Number: | U.S. Patent No. 10,630,062 |
Comparison Chart:
Model | Part # | Item Type | Handles | Replacement Blade Part # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
US01 Hotstick Operable | US01-7100 | Overhead Tool | Eyehooks for hotsicks | US01-7501 |











