Length of the stripped section of cable

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Fig 1: Determining Length Of Stripped Section Of Cable

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Volvo recommends the use of stripping pliers with an integral setting for the length of the stripped section and the cable area.

NOTE: Always used the correct length of stripped conductor to match the cable terminal to be used.

Fig 2: Ensuring Stripped Length Of Cable Is Slightly Longer Than Crimp Contact

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The cable must be stripped to a conductor length that matches the cable terminal type.

Compare the stripped conductor length with the cable terminals crimp contact connection as shown.

The stripped length of the cable should be slightly longer than the crimp contact.

A normal stripped length of conductor is approx. 4 to 5 mm.