User Guide

3M Wire PrepTools
Tough, Easy-to-Use Wire and Cable Preparation Tools
Designed for everyday use, the 3M Wire Prep Tool line combines ease-of-use with
rugged durability providing clean, consistent cable preparation.
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TH-310 Multi-Purpose Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper
The 3M TH-310 Multi-Purpose Self Adjusting Wire Stripper is a multi-purpose,
front end wire stripper for stripping and cutting round and flat wires and cables. One
hand operation grips and strips the wire or cable for a clean, concise strip every time.
It features a built-in cutter, replaceable metal gripping pads and adjustable wire stop
for setting strip length. Self-adjusting blades strip solid or stranded wires, 0.01" to
0.20" (0.25mm to 5.0mm) up to eight-position flat telephone cable. Its cutting range
is up to RG 59 coax or four pair telecommunication cable. Designed for the
professional, the handyman or the hobbyist this front end stripping tool makes it easy
to reach difficult locations.
3M TH-310 Multi-Purpose Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper
Features Advantages Benefits
Easy to use, one hand front end operation More comfortable to use Reduces operator fatigue
Ensures precise operation with ease Increases productivity
Saves time
Strips 0.01” to 0.20” (.25mm to 5.0mm) solid Strips multiple sizes of cable and wire, Reduces tool inventory
or stranded wires, up to eight-position both round and flat Saves money
flat telephone cable
Adjustable wire stop Provides consistent wire strip length Professional looking installations
Repeatability
Saves money
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TH-315 Multi-Purpose Cable Slitter
The 3M TH-315 Multi-Purpose Cable Slitter allows for easy removable of
any jacket on coaxial, alarm, control and communication cables from 0.2" to 0.625"
mid-cable, 0.9" cable end (5-15.9 mm mid-cable, 22.9 mm cable end) OD cable. It
features a swivel cutting blade that makes circumferential or longitudinal cuts and
is effective for “end” or “mid-span” stripping on alarm, control and communications
cable. The Multi-Purpose Cable Slitter features a retractable cable ripping blade for
ease in removing insulation
on larger cables.
3M TH-315 Multi-Purpose Cable Slitter
Features Advantages Benefits
For use on coaxial, alarm, control and Fast, accurate jacket stripping Makes multiple cable installations easier
communication cables Increases productivity
Saves time and money
Swivel cutting blade Allows use on ring or longitudinal strips and Flexibility in stripping
is effective for “end” or “mid-span” stripping Increases productivity
Saves time and money
Retractable cable ripping blade Makes longitudinal cuts in larger size cables Ease of jacket removal