Why Ripley Tools

Founded in 1936, Ripley’s focus has always been to make the job of today’s linemen, telecommunications, utility and electrical workers safer, faster and more efficient.

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Safe to Use

Technicians equipped with Ripley tools reduce risk of injury from blades and repetitive strain vs knives.

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Easy to Learn

Ripley tools’ intuitive designs enable young or inexperienced technicians to quickly and accurately prepare cable.

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Cost Effective

Properly prepared cable is more uniform, minimizing maintenance costs from return visits to address outages.

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Electric Utility

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  • MV Underground
  • Overhead
  • High Voltage
  • Solar / PV
  • Service Entrance
  • Building wire / Low Voltage
  • Mining
  • Airport Lighting

Fiber Optic Testing

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  • Data Centers
  • Cellular Towers
  • RF Towers
  • Fiber to the Node (FTTn)

Fiber Optic Prep

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  • Data Centers
  • Cellular Towers
  • RF Towers
  • Fiber to the Node (FTTn)
  • Residential

Coaxial

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  • RF Towers
  • Broadband CATV
  • Computer Networks

Antenna Alignment

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  • Cellular Towers
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  • WISPs

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US01 Series

US01 Series

Adjustable Cable Stripper

Adjustable mid-span and end stripping on primary and secondary utility cables

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MV Underground Tool Kit

MV Underground Tool Kit

Complete MV Underground Cable Prep Kit

Bringing the best of Ripley’s adjustable tools together in one rugged kit for 15-35 kV cable technicians

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Fiber Backpack Kits

Fiber Backpack Kits

Find the right kit to take you from start to finish, every time

4 styles of fiber optic tool kits in a rugged backpack for professional fiber technicians

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VariStrip™ Series End Strip Kits

VariStrip™ Series End Strip Kits

Revolutionary bushings designed to end strip a range of wires with common conductor sizes

Variable bushings to end strip the insulation off #2 AWG – 750 MCM AWG THHN / XHHW wire

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Latest News

Latest stories from the Ripley Tools global teams

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The Simple Reason Bob Aletta Stayed at Ripley 50 Years

The Quality of Work: A Conversation with Machinist Bob Aletta After 50 Years at Ripley Tools “I didn’t mind it, so I stayed.” – Bob Aletta, Veteran Machinist, Ripley Tools When asked how he stayed with Ripley Tools for 50 years, Bob Aletta’s answer was surprisingly Read More

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MB15-7100 FOJST: Expanding the MB15 Line for Deployed Fiber & MDU Reality

When Fiber Deployment Changes, Tool Lines Must Expand The Thinking Behind MB15-7100 FOJST Modern fiber deployments demand consistent, efficient, and reliable cable preparation. As cable designs evolve and network buildouts scale, tools must keep pace – supporting how work is performed in the field without introducing friction or risk. Read More

Holiday Picks: A Fiber Engineer’s Wishlist

The holiday season is here – a time for celebration, reflection, and the annual challenge of finding the perfect gifts for the people who matter most. If a fiber engineer is on your list, you may be wondering what they’d truly appreciate. Whether they work out in the field or Read More

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