Selection guide
Rotary Coaxial Cable Stripping for FAKRA, RG58, RG174 and RG316
Match FAKRA and RF connector preparation to the cable drawing. Compare three-step and multi-layer rotary stripping, then shortlist a machine by cable OD and length.
Technical lead: Lao Xiaoyu (劳晓宇) · Senior Engineer
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Use the connector assembly drawing to select a rotary coaxial cable stripping machine for RG58, RG174 or RG316. Record the cable part number and measured outside diameter, then specify the jacket, braid, dielectric and center-conductor lengths required at each end. This determines how many stripping operations the machine must program and whether it needs to cut cable to length.
FAKRA and RG cable selection
| Job | What to establish before choosing a machine |
|---|---|
| RG174 or RG316 with a FAKRA jack | Check the exact FAKRA connector and supported cable group. Measure the cable and use the connector’s preparation drawing to define the jacket shoulder, shield treatment and conductor exposure. |
| RG58 jumper | Identify the exact RG58 construction and mating connector. Use the connector drawing to set the strip lengths and confirm that the ferrule seats without trapping shield strands. |
| Mixed RG cable production | Give each approved cable and connector pair a named recipe. Include both end drawings when the two connectors are different. |
The Amphenol RF FAKRA jack example lists specific approved cable types and links its assembly instructions. The Amphenol RF coaxial cable guide shows the range of cable constructions sold under common RG families.
Three steps versus up to nine programmable steps
Three controlled cuts can be enough for a drawing with separate jacket, shield and dielectric shoulders. Some connectors instead require a braid fold-back or retained shield. More programmable steps help when several transitions or partial strips are specified, or when multiple cable recipes share one station. Count the operations in the finished-end drawing and decide which the stripping machine performs and which stay at the connector assembly station.
| Work arriving at the machine | Shortlist by published scope | Trial check |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-cut small coax | WM-2106A, Ø0.81–7 mm, up to 47 mm stripping length and nine programmable layers | Cable centering and condition of the braid and center conductor |
| Pre-cut coax with a longer end preparation | WM-2208, Ø1.5–18 mm, up to 90 mm stripping length and nine programmable layers | Actual strip length, grip marks and repeatability after recipe change |
| Short RF jumpers cut and stripped from a spool | WM-2506D, Ø1–6 mm, 15–250 mm cut lengths and up to six layers | Cut and strip dimensions at both ends and accepted output at the required length |
Before accepting a recipe, measure each shoulder, look for loose shield strands and conductor nicks, and assemble the first pieces with the actual connector and ferrule. Apply your connector seating and electrical acceptance tests to the finished assembly. Request a coax stripper quote with the cable and connector references or one clear drawing of the finished end.
See the process in action
Demonstrations from the machines referenced in this guide. Click to watch the operation, then request a trial with your own material.
Questions engineers ask
What strip lengths should I program for RG174 with a FAKRA connector?
Use the assembly drawing for the exact FAKRA connector and approved cable part number. It gives the exposed jacket, shield, dielectric and center-conductor dimensions used to program and inspect the end.
When do I need a nine-layer coax stripper?
A platform with up to nine programmable stripping steps is useful when the specified end preparation needs additional controlled operations or when multiple connector recipes share the machine. Count the steps from the drawings and verify the result on your cable.