Many Ripley end strippers use interchangeable bushings sized to the cable. Pick the wrong one and the tool cuts too deep, too shallow or will not fit over the cable at all. This guide shows which bushing, blade or sleeve goes with which tool and what you need to know about your cable to order it.
| Tool | Part | How it is sized | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS 5 end stripper | WS 5 bushings, part numbers 10310-300 to 10310-1275 | OD over insulation or semi-con | 0.286 to 1.260 in, 40 sizes |
| WS 6 end stripper | WS 6 bushings, part numbers 12905-675 to 12905-2100 | OD over insulation or semi-con | 0.636 to 2.085 in, 58 sizes |
| WS 22 and WS 22A | Square cut bushings | Conductor type, conductor size and insulation thickness | 1/0 AWG to 1000 kcmil, 60 to 110 mil insulation |
| 2x2 Plus, 4x4 Plus and WS 68 | Square cut bushings | Conductor type, conductor size and insulation thickness | 6 AWG to 500 kcmil, 45 to 95 mil insulation |
| 2x2 Plus and 4x4 Plus | Chamfer cut bushings | Conductor type, conductor size and insulation thickness | 6 AWG to 500 kcmil, 45 to 95 mil insulation |
| US16-7000 drill operated jacket remover | US16-7100 bushings | OD over insulation or semi-con | 0.700 to 1.475 in bores, 32 sizes |
| US16 MAX | US16-7200 bushings | Bore size | 0.800 to 2.450 in bores, 46 sizes |
| WS 40 motorized semi-con tool | Master shaving bushings, adapter sleeves and blades | OD over the semi-con shield | 0.610 to 1.915 in |
| Square cut bushings on 2x2, 4x4, WS 49, WS 68 and US21 | CB 6667 replacement blade | One blade | n/a |
| WS 7 and WS 8 penciling tools | CB 284 replacement blade | One blade | n/a |
These two are sized by the outside diameter of the cable over the insulation or semi-con. Each bushing covers a 0.025 in range. For example, the WS 5-1000 (10310-1000) covers 0.961 to 0.985 in, and the WS 6-1000 (12905-1000) covers 0.961 to 0.985 in as well. Measure the cable OD, find the bushing whose range includes it, and order that part number. The WS 5 300 and 325 bushings share the same 0.286 to 0.310 in range.
The 2x2 Plus, 4x4 Plus, WS 68 and WS 22 series use bushings chosen by three things instead of just OD:
Square cut bushings leave a square end on the insulation. Chamfer cut bushings leave a tapered end, and they fit the 2x2 Plus and 4x4 Plus. Note that the same part number can cover more than one conductor type, and a few entries on the store listings share a part number across sizes. Send us the conductor type, size and insulation thickness and we will confirm the exact part number.
The US16-7000 uses US16-7100 bushings with bores from 0.700 to 1.475 in in 0.025 in steps. Each bore is sized 0.010 to 0.035 in above the cable OD over insulation or semi-con. For example, the 0.700 in bore covers 0.665 to 0.690 in. The US16 MAX uses the US16-7200 series, with 46 bores from 0.800 to 2.450 in.
The WS 40 is a motorized semi-con removal tool, and it needs three parts from three tables. Pick the master shaving bushing (MSB) whose range covers the cable OD over the semi-con shield. Pick adapter sleeves, ideally the size nearest your cable plus one size larger and one smaller. Then pick the blade that matches the bushing.
| Master shaving bushing | Part number | OD over semi-con | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSBA | 17890 | 0.610 to 0.895 in | CB 43 (17918) |
| MSBB | 17891 | 0.850 to 1.150 in | CB 43 (17918) |
| MSBC | 17892 | 1.105 to 1.390 in | CB 43 (17918) |
| MSBD | 17893 | 1.345 to 1.495 in | CB 43 (17918) |
| MSBD-1 | 17893-001 | 1.510 to 1.645 in | CB 43-1 (17951) |
| MSBE-1 | 17894-002 | 1.675 to 1.900 in | CB 43-2 (17952) |
No. The WS 5 bushings use part numbers 10310-xxx and the WS 6 bushings use 12905-xxx. Each set is made for its own tool.
For the WS 5, WS 6 and US16, use the cable OD over the insulation or semi-con. For the 2x2 Plus, 4x4 Plus, WS 68 and WS 22, use the conductor type, size and insulation thickness.
No, the blades are separate. The CB 6667 fits the square cut bushings on the 2x2, 4x4, WS 49, WS 68 and US21 tools.
See our Ripley cable stripper guide, or our guide to Ripley cable prep tool kits.
Powertech Associates and Utility Power Supply Company carry the Ripley UtilityTool line and its replacement parts. Browse the Ripley tools in our store, or contact Powertech Associates at info@powertech-upsc.com or (860) 678-8772 with your tool and cable details.
Last updated: October 2026.
