Benchtop Electric Cable Cutting and Stripping Machine for 1.5–35 mm² Wire WM-178
The WM-178 is a fully electric benchtop machine that cuts and strips multi-strand BVR wire from 1.5 to 35 mm² with no compressed-air line — it runs from a single 220 V socket at 650 W. An 8-wheel drive with synchronous-belt double-pressure feeding moves cable up to Φ16 mm, cuts to any length up to 100 m at ±0.2% (0.002×L), and strips 250 mm at the head and 120 mm at the tail. It stores 100 programs on a 7-inch touchscreen, delivers 1,500–2,500 pieces per hour, and weighs about 70 kg at 560 × 520 × 450 mm.
Specifications
| Applicable wire size | BVR 1.5 – 35 mm² |
|---|---|
| Applicable wire types | Multi-strand copper wire, coaxial cable, sheathed cable, etc. |
| Drive method | 8-wheel drive, synchronous-belt double-pressure feeding |
| Max. guide pipe diameter | Φ16 mm |
| Cutting length | 0 – 100 m |
| Cutting tolerance | ± 0.002 × L (L = cutting length) |
| Stripping length | Head 0 – 250 mm, tail 0 – 120 mm |
| Min. remaining insulation | 50 mm |
| Stripping speed | 1,500 – 2,500 pcs/h |
| Display | PLC with 7-inch touchscreen |
| Program memory | Up to 100 program groups |
| Power supply | 220 V, 50 Hz, 650 W |
| Weight | About 70 kg |
| Dimensions | 560 × 520 × 450 mm |
| HS Code | 8463.90 (common reference — final classification confirmed by your customs broker) |
| Certification | CE (certificate provided with shipment) |
Key features
- Fully electric drive — plug into a 220 V socket and run, with no compressor or air line to install
- 8-wheel drive with synchronous-belt double-pressure feeding moves stiff BVR strands without slip or jacket marks
- Benchtop footprint of 560 × 520 mm at about 70 kg fits beside the crimping station
- Holds ±0.2% of cut length while stripping heads to 250 mm and tails to 120 mm
What it processes
- BVR building wire and panel wire from 1.5 to 35 mm²
- Multi-strand battery and grounding leads in switchgear and panel shops
- Workshops without compressed air, or lines that move the machine between benches
Suited for: multi-strand BVR wire and flexible cable from 1.5 to 35 mm² (up to Φ16 mm OD) in shops that want cut-and-strip capacity on a workbench — especially where there is no compressed-air supply. Not suited for: cable above 35 mm² or three-layer shielded constructions — for heavier cable, pick the WM-179 benchtop large cable machine, the same bench format carrying 6–70 mm²; three-layer cable peels layer by layer on the WM-172.
Stiff strands and slippery jackets behave differently in any feed system: send 2–3 meters of your actual wire and we run it on this machine on video before you commit.
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WM-178 — common questions
What wire range does the WM-178 cover?
Multi-strand BVR-class wire from 1.5 to 35 mm², up to Φ16 mm outer diameter. It strips up to 250 mm at the head and 120 mm at the tail, with at least 50 mm of insulation remaining between strip windows.
Does it need compressed air?
No — the WM-178 is fully electric. Feeding, cutting and stripping all run from the 220 V, 650 W supply, so it works in shops with no air line and stays quiet enough for a bench next to assembly.
Can it handle cable thicker than 35 mm²?
No — above 35 mm² the feed force and blade geometry are not enough. Move up to the larger cut and strip machines in this category, which cover cable to 150 mm² and beyond.
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