Specifications

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Sleeving Tools
Sleeving Tools
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What is a Hot Knife?:Ahotknifeisatoolwithanarrowmetalstripthatisheatedtoatemperaturesufcientlyhightomeltthepolymerlamentsof
mosttypesofbraidedsleeving.Thismeltingnotonlycutsthesleevingtothedesiredlength,butalsofusesthelooseendsofthelamentstogetherto
preventfrayingofthecutendduringinstallationanduse.Hotkniveshaveabladeconnectedto2polesofanencasedtransformer.Whenacurrent
passes through the blade, resistance causes it to heat to the desired temperature. A hot knife speeds production by allowing you to cut all of your
sleeving in advance, and then install the precut lengths at your leisure without any concerns that the material will fray or unravel.
Setting up your Hot Knife for the rst time: When you receive your new hot knife, mount the blade to the posts & tighten. When the knife is turned
onforthersttime,theremaybesomesmokingwhilethemanufacturingoilsburnoff.Leavetheknifeonforabout20minutes&turnoff.Afteritcools,
checkthetighteningscrewsperiodicallytoensuregoodcontactwiththeposts.Hotknivesshouldbeusedinawellventilatedareatoavoidinhalation
of the fumes.
Cutting to Prevent Fraying
•5-1/2Ft.powercord-A/Cpowered.  
•Standallows,forconvenient,handsfreeoperation. 
•Useforcutting&sealingtheendsofexpandable
sleeving - prevents fraying.
Product Features
 •Heavy-Duty2-1/2”BladeIncluded.   
 •Bladeisreplaceable.   
 •Heatsupto600°C(1,112°F)inseconds.   
 •110Voltoperation.   
 •Lightedon/offpowerswitch.  
5056F Handheld Hot Knife - 1 Pc.
• Replacement Knife Blade (Part #5056B).
• Use with expandable sleeving.
Product Features
 •Heavy-Duty1-1/2”BladeIncluded.  
 •Bladeisreplaceable. 
 •Heatsupto450°C(842°F)inseconds.  
 •120Voltoperation.  
 •Comfortablehandlewithon/offtriggerswitch.
•5Ft.powercord-A/Cpowered.  
•Handheld,lightweight,only1lb11oz.  
•Useforcutting&sealingtheendsofexpandable
sleeving - prevents fraying.
Replacement Blades and Tips
Part# Description Pc
5055B Bench Mount - Hot Knife Blade 1
5056B Handheld - Hot Knife Blade 1
Tools You need for anY sleeving ProjecT
5055F Bench Mount Hot Knife - 1 Pc.
• Replacement Knife Blade (Part #5055B).
• Use with expandable sleeving.
5055B Replacement
Blade for 5055F
5056B Replacement
Blade for 5056F
Replacement tips for 5052F
PS-1
1.6mm
Conical
PS-2
3.2mm
Conical
PS-3
2.4mm
Chisel
PS-4
3.2mm
Chisel
PS-5
2.4mm
Angle
PS-6
3.2mm
Angle
PS-9
Hot
Knife
PS-10
Heat
Blower
PS-30
Heat
Reflector