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Stereo sound was first used by the Disney Studio in their animated classic, “Fantasia”. Circa 1940.
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Coaxial Cable
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or decades the
“mic”
has transmitted the day’s news,
play-by-play calls from sporting events, lyrics from songs –
basically enabled us to announce anything.
Paladin Tools is the broadcast
tool leader. Our crimp tool
offering is the broadest
in the industry – no
other manufacturer
has more and our
HDTV assortment
is unsurpassed.
With hefty advertising
dollars at stake, the
broadcast signal must
properly transmit so network
and studio professionals rely upon
Paladin Tools for their termination needs.
Here’s the scoop...if you use Paladin Tools, you’re good to go!
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Coaxial Cable
Cutters
Phone
800.272.8665
Int’l Phone
+1.804.550.1121
Blades designed so
cable stays round
KT 8 & KT 12 Cutters
Precise and professional cutters for solid, stranded and flexible
cables up to AWG 6 (16 mm
2
) (KT 8) and AWG 2 (35 mm
2
) (KT 12).
■
Blades outlined for two conductor size ranges
■
Precise and effortless cuts
■
Hand-stops prevent slips
■
No screw design to ensure precise attachment
■
Textured handles
■
Blades can be sharpened with a round file
■
Not for use on steel, aluminum alloys or hard-drawn
Utility Cable Cutter
Utility cable cutter for solid, stranded and
flexible cable up to AWG 2/0 (70 mm
2
).
■
Optimal blade geometry for
low cutting force
■
Not for use on steel, aluminum alloys or
hard-drawn copper cables
■
One-year warranty
Maximum cable cutting capacity
Copper
Solid
AWG 6 (16 mm
2
)
Stranded
AWG 2 (35 mm
2
)
Flexible
AWG 2/0 (70 mm
2
)
Aluminum
Stranded
AWG 2/0 (70 mm
2
)
Technical
Weight
Length
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Utility cable cutter*
*Do not use on live circuits.
copper cables
■
Perfect cutter for coax and UTP cables; doesn’t deform cable
■
Lifetime warranty
KT 8*
Max. cable cutting capacity
Copper
Solid
Stranded
Flexible
Aluminum
Stranded
Technical
Weight
Length
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*Do not use on live circuits.
KT 12*
AWG 6 (16 mm
2
)
AWG 6 (16 mm
2
)
AWG 6 (16 mm
2
)
AWG 6 (16 mm
2
)
AWG 6 (16 mm
2
)
AWG 4 (25 mm
2
)
AWG 2 (35 mm
2
)
AWG 6 (16 mm
2
)
16oz. (453 g)
9.4" (240 mm)
Part Number
1817.1
6.3 oz. (180 g)
6.5" (165 mm)
900265
10.5 oz. (300 g)
8.47" (215 mm)
900266
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Fax
800.272.5257
Cutters
Strippers
Coaxial Cable
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3242
3240
KT 35 Cable Cutter - 500 MCM
Cutter for stranded and flexible copper and aluminum cable
up to 500 MCM (240mm
2
) or diameter of 1.40 (35mm).
■
Both blades are sharpened
■
Cut 100-pair telephone cable one handed!
■
Hole in moving blade to hang tool on a peg
■
Replaceable moving blade
■
Hardened, precision cutting blades for long life
■
Built-in safety release in all cutting positions
■
Locking mechanism for transport safety
■
Not for use on steel, aluminum alloys, hard-drawn
copper or ACSR cables
■
Lifetime warranty
Maximum cable cutting capacity
Copper
Stranded & Flexible
Aluminum
Stranded & Flexible
Telephone
Data & Control
Technical
KT 35
Weight
24 oz. (680 g)
CST vario Stripper
Adjustable-blade coaxial cable stripper for cable diameters
of 0.1-0.315" (2.5-8.0 mm) including RG58, RG59, RG62
& Belden 1505A*. Strips outer jacket, shield braid and
inner insulation down to center conductor.
■
Most flexible coax stripping tool on the market!
■
Easy to set up and adjust
■
Two- and three-level stripping
■
Minimum center-to-center strip length is 0.13" (3.2 mm)
■
Maximum total strip length is 0.67" (17 mm)
■
Adjustable blade positioning in 0.04" (1 mm) increments
■
Lifetime warranty on frame; blades one-year
Technical
Weight
Length
2.8 oz. (79 g)
4.57" (116 mm)
500M CM (240 mm
2
)
500M CM (240 mm )
2
Ordering
Part Number
CST vario stripper
3240
Replacement blade holder, blades & allen hex key
3242
*Unit works on LMR 195, LMR 200 and LMR 240
1.40" (35 mm) dia.
Length
10.4" (265 mm)
Part Number
900256
900258
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KT 35*
Replacement moving blade
†
*Do not use on live circuits.
†
Contact us for information on other replacement parts.
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Coaxial Cable
Strippers
Phone
800.272.8665
Int’l Phone
+1.804.550.1121
Memory Cassette
■
Screws adjust cutting depth of the blades
■
Once set, mark for specific cable and connector
& store for next use
■
Maintain separate memory cassettes for each
cable type and connector to quickly change
applications without first fine adjusting
2245
Y-block –
inserts into tool
to tighten up
rollers for smaller
cable sizes
CST Strippers
Our CST series coaxial strippers are designed for the professional and they are the standard for the broad-
cast industry. The CST is a fixed-blade system that accommodates 0.1"-0.315" (2.5-8.0 mm) cable diame-
ters including RG58/59/62AU, RG6 and RG6 Quad, RG174, Belden 1505A, 1855A and 8281*.
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Cam adjustment ensures precise hold on cable
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Memory blocks reduce set-up time and are easy to interchange and mark for various applications
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Blades are two-sided for longer use
■
No cable jacket distortion during stripping process
■
Blade cassettes easy to change
A
B
A
■
Lifetime warranty on frame; one-year warranty on cassettes
Technical
CST strippers
CST replacement cassettes
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CST green 3 level (A=.279, B=.201)
CST blue 2 level (A=.256)
CST yellow 2 level (A=.472)
CST brown 3 level (A=.295, B=.137)
CST red 2 level (A=.236)
CST gray 2 level (A=.153)
CST orange 3 level (A=.327, B=.146)
CST black 3 level (A=.344, B=.094)
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CST frame only
CST memory cartridge only
*Also works on LMR 195, LMR 200 and LMR 240
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2240
Weight
2.4 oz. (65 g)
1 oz. (2.8 g)
Tool w/blade
1240
1241
1242
1243
1244
1246
1247
1248
Blade cassette only
2240
2241
2242
2243
2244
2246
2247
2248
Length
4" (100 mm)
1.34" (34 mm)
Common Uses
Common 2- & 3-piece
CATV “F” connectors
2241
Kings, Amphenol 3-piece
ADC, Amphenol HDTV
2248
1250
2245
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