Rotosplit
Encyclopedia
Roto-Split is a highly-specialized tool invented by Lucifer C Ducret, the founder of Seatek Co. Inc. It is used in stripping the casing from metallic-clad electrical power
cable (MC cable
). The tool does not actually strip the casing, but facilitates the process considerably.
The tool includes a guide or channel to hold the cable secure and uses a plier-type action to apply consistent force on a hand-cranked grinding wheel
, which cuts across the spiralled aluminum, steel casing
of a multi-wire cable
. Once this cut is made, the sections of spiral jacket on either side of the cut may be separated by a sharp twisting action in opposite directions.
Alternatives to the use of this tool include a metal saw, mounted in a hacksaw
or other saw
handle, or in a reciprocating saw
.
Electric power
Electric power is the rate at which electric energy is transferred by an electric circuit. The SI unit of power is the watt.-Circuits:Electric power, like mechanical power, is represented by the letter P in electrical equations...
cable (MC cable
MC Cable
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). The tool does not actually strip the casing, but facilitates the process considerably.
The tool includes a guide or channel to hold the cable secure and uses a plier-type action to apply consistent force on a hand-cranked grinding wheel
Grinding wheel
A grinding wheel is an expendable wheel that is composed of an abrasive compound used for various grinding and abrasive machining operations...
, which cuts across the spiralled aluminum, steel casing
Casing
Casing may refer to:* Cartridge , shell enclosing the explosive propellant in ammunition* Casing , metal tube used during the drilling of a well* Casing , decorative molding surrounding door or window openings...
of a multi-wire cable
Cable
A cable is two or more wires running side by side and bonded, twisted or braided together to form a single assembly. In mechanics cables, otherwise known as wire ropes, are used for lifting, hauling and towing or conveying force through tension. In electrical engineering cables are used to carry...
. Once this cut is made, the sections of spiral jacket on either side of the cut may be separated by a sharp twisting action in opposite directions.
Alternatives to the use of this tool include a metal saw, mounted in a hacksaw
Hacksaw
A hacksaw is a fine-tooth saw with a blade under tension in a frame, used for cutting materials such as metal or plastics. Hand-held hacksaws consist of a metal arch with a handle, usually a pistol grip, with pins for attaching a narrow disposable blade. A screw or other mechanism is used to put...
or other saw
Saw
A saw is a tool that uses a hard blade or wire with an abrasive edge to cut through softer materials. The cutting edge of a saw is either a serrated blade or an abrasive...
handle, or in a reciprocating saw
Reciprocating saw
A reciprocating saw is a type of saw in which the cutting action is achieved through a push and pull reciprocating motion of the blade.The term reciprocating saw is commonly assigned to a type of saw used in construction and demolition work...
.