RIPLEY CABLEMATIC | PART #33895 CST 500MC CommScope® MC2 Cable Coring, Stripping & Chamfering Tool DESCRIPTION Single precise operation, combination tool. Ripley's CST MC coring and stripping tools are specifically designed for CommScope (Trilogy) MC2 cables. With its double helix coring bit designed for fast and precise coring and stripping of polyethylene disc/air dielectric cable, it make's any installer's job that much easier. It also features manual or drill operation with a standard or ractcheting "T" handle, and a built in 3/8" drill adapter. It also features a heat treated, sheath cutting blade that produces a smooth beveled edge and can be replaced without the expense of replacing the entire coring bit OVERVIEW Combination tool quickly strips the sheath & cores the dielectric on Commscope® (Trilogy) MC2 cables in one precise operation Double helix coring bit designed for fast & accurate operations on polyethylene disc / air dielectric cable Durable, all-metal construction with white guide sleeves Heat-treated sheath cutting blade produces a smooth, beveled edge & can be replaced Standard models feature a “T” handle with a built-in 3/8″ drill adapter & ratchet models feature a ratchet “T” handle with a separate 3/8″ drill adapter for manual or drill operations SPECIFICATIONS Material: Aluminum Length: 8.38" (213mm) Weight: 1 lb (454 g) Cable Size: 500 kcmil Common Questions About the CST 500MC CommScope MC2 Cable Coring, Stripping and Chamfering Tool What is the CST 500MC used for?The CST 500MC is used to core, strip, and chamfer CommScope MC2 cables in one precise operation, preparing polyethylene disc and air dielectric cables efficiently. Who is this tool designed for?This tool is designed for telecommunications technicians and cable installers working specifically with CommScope Trilogy MC and MC2 hardline cables. What makes the CST 500MC different from standard coring and stripping tools?The CST 500MC features a double helix coring bit engineered for fast, accurate work on polyethylene disc and air dielectric cables, along with a replaceable heat treated sheath cutting blade for smooth, beveled edges. How the CST 500MC Supports Cable Preparation WorkflowsThe CST 500MC streamlines cable preparation by combining coring, stripping, and chamfering into a single tool. Its all metal construction and drill adapter support reliable manual or powered operation in demanding field environments. At a Glance• Coring, stripping, and chamfering tool for CommScope MC2 cables• Double helix coring bit for polyethylene disc and air dielectric cable• Heat treated, replaceable sheath cutting blade• All metal construction with white guide sleeves• T handle with built in 3/8 inch drill adapter• Designed for 500 kcmil MC cable applications