Ripley UtilityTool SCS Series Manual

SCS SEMI-CON
SCORING TOOL
WARNING! THIS TOOL SHOULD NOT BE USED ON LIVE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. IT IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Always use OSHA/ANSI/CE 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.
WARRANTY: RIPLEY warrants its products against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of shipment from the RIPLEY factory provided the product is utilized in accordance with instructions and specified ratings.

Product Overview

The SCS Semi-con Scoring Tool is used to make precision score
depth cuts on high voltage power cables with strippable semi-con
for the purpose of proper semi-con removal. The cable size range is
8mm to 51mm (.31 - 2.0") diameter over the semi-con screen. The
tool scoring depth is up to 4 mm (.16").

Operating Instructions

1. Blade Depth Setting: Set the blade to a depth equal to 75-90%
the thickness of the semi-con screen. To do this, rotate the black
blade depth adjustment knob A clockwise until the slot in the split
collar aligns with the desired blade depth. The adjusting knob is
capable of four complete revolutions for up to 4 mm (.16") total
depth, with each index moving the blade 0.05 mm (.002") deeper.
Always ensure that the blade depth is not more than the semi-con
thickness. If the semi-con thickness is not known, the blade depth
should be checked for acceptability on a sample piece of the cable
being prepared. If a sample is not available, the cable end can be
used as a test section.
2. Ring cut: (Fig.2) Observe the blade position mark on the blade
position knob B. Rotate the knob fully to the le . The tool is in the
ring cut position when the mark is facing forward. (See Fig 1 and
2). Lower the jaw to open the tool and secure the tool on the
cable at the termination point of the semi-con, as described in the
preparation instructions. Rotate the tool 1 full turn counter
clockwise around the circumference of the cable for a ring cut. If
room allows, the use of the SCS-C stop clamp on the cable will
help ensure a square cut is made.
Ripley Tools LLC
46 Nooks Hill Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: +1 (800) 528-8665 Fax: +1 (860)635-3631

Product Features

Semi-con diameter range 8mm - 51mm (.31" - 2.00")
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Blade depth adjustment range up to 4 mm (.16") deep
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Tri-action scoring capability: ring cut, spiral cut, longitudinal cut
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Four (4) spiral cut settings for optimal chip width
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Micro indexing blade depth adjustments in 0.05 mm (.002")
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increments
Blade squaring adjustment feature
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Compact size, 2" operating envelope
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Depth Adjusting
Knob (A)
Blade
Positioning
Knob (B)

Ring Cut

Circumferential
Blade Position
CCW Tool rotation
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