Wire Cutting & Stripping Machine (1.5 - 70 mm2) (3-Layer Shield Strip 400mm)

Defence and aerospace shielded cable processing

MIL-SPEC shielded cables for avionics, ground defence electronics, and shipboard wiring use constructions in the 1.5–50mm² cross-section range where both 3-layer end preparation and extended strip lengths (200–400mm for backshell assemblies) are mandatory. The EW-05D's 400mm Side I maximum strip and no-surface-mark feeding meet the dimensional and cosmetic quality requirements of AS9100 and MIL-HDBK-454-certified cable assembly environments.

Medical imaging and high-current medical device cables

Shielded cables for MRI, CT scanner, and surgical robot power supplies use heavy multi-core shielded constructions in the 16–70mm² range where precision 3-layer end preparation is required for connector assembly without conductor damage. The EW-05D's 1,500–2,500 pcs/h throughput supports the production volumes of medical device OEM and contract assembly operations building shielded cable sub-assemblies to IEC 60601-1 standards.

Industrial automation and servo drive shielded cable

Shielded servo motor cables, VFD power feeds, and encoder cables in the 1.5–35mm² range used in CNC machinery, robotics, and industrial automation require 3-layer end preparation for EMC-rated circular connector termination. The EW-05D's 100-program memory allows the full cable variety of a typical automation system build to be processed from stored programs without per-job setup.

EV motor and power electronics shielded cable

Shielded cables for EV motor drives, inverter signal wiring, and high-voltage battery management connections use braided and foil shield constructions in the 10–70mm² range. The EW-05D's extended cross-section range to 70mm² covers the heavier motor lead gauges used in EV traction systems that fall outside the EW-05A's 35mm² upper limit, while maintaining the production rate required for EV harness sub-assembly lines.

ICT and data centre structured cabling

Shielded twisted pair (SFTP/STP) cables, shielded multicore data cables, and screened Cat6A/Cat7 cabling used in data centre structured cabling and ICT rack infrastructure require precise outer jacket and foil/braid shield removal for termination. The EW-05D's programmable 3-layer stripping covers both the foil and braid shield configurations used in high-category structured cabling standards (ISO/IEC 11801 Class FA, ANSI/TIA-568 Cat6A).

Q: What is the maximum stripping length on the EW-05D, and what applications require it?

A: The EW-05D achieves a maximum stripping length of 400mm on Side I and 180mm on Side II. The 400mm Side I capability is specifically designed for large-body circular connector assemblies and heavy industrial connectors where the cable jacket must be removed 200–400mm to accommodate the backshell, braid fold-back, and strain relief before the conductors reach the termination pins. This is the longest Side I strip length in the EW-05 series, enabled by an automatic roller-open mechanism that allows the stripping head to travel the full 400mm without the cable being constrained by the feed rollers.

Q: How does the EW-05D differ from the EW-05A and EW-05E in the same series?

A: All three support 3-layer shield cable stripping, but serve different ranges. The EW-05A covers 1.5–35mm² with 250mm Side I maximum strip at up to 2,000 pcs/h. The EW-05D extends to 1.5–70mm² with 400mm Side I at 1,500–2,500 pcs/h — the right choice when cables exceed 35mm² or when connector assemblies require strip lengths beyond 250mm. The EW-05E handles 4–150mm² at 600–1,000 pcs/h for the heaviest cables with thick XLPE or rubber jackets where lower throughput is acceptable in exchange for the larger cross-section capacity.

Q: What does "3-layer stripping for shield cable" mean in practice?

A: On a standard cut-strip machine, only a single insulation layer is removed per setup — processing a shielded cable (which has outer jacket, shield, and inner insulation as three distinct layers) requires three separate machine passes or manual intermediate steps. The EW-05D stores a dedicated 3-layer stripping program that removes all three layers to independently programmed depths and lengths in one automated cycle. The outer jacket is stripped to the connector entry length, the shield is exposed over the fold-back or termination length, and each inner conductor end is stripped for crimping or soldering — all in a single pass without repositioning the cable.

Q: Can the EW-05D perform a middle strip (window strip) operation?

A: Middle strip (window strip) — removing a section of insulation at a defined mid-point along the cable length without cutting the cable — is available as an optional add-on module on the EW-05D. This is used for shield fold-back at mid-cable drain wire taps, mid-point connector assemblies, and cable branching points. Contact Eastontech to specify the middle strip module when ordering, or to retrofit it to an existing EW-05D machine.