Ideal L-5211 Stripmaster Blades for 45-171 & 45-181

The Ideal L-5211 is a precision replacement blade set for the 45-171 and 45-181 Custom Stripmaster wire strippers, designed for 16-26 AWG wire with miscellaneous insulation types. Die-type construction, with inner cutting holes sized to the conductor and counter-bored holes sized to the insulation, ensures the blade cuts through insulation cleanly without nicking or damaging the underlying conductor, which is essential in avionics harness work and fine-wire electrical assemblies.

Key Features

• Replacement blade pair for Ideal 45-171 and 45-181 Custom Stripmaster wire strippers
• Die-type blade: inner hole sized to conductor, counter-bore sized to insulation for nick-free stripping
• Designed for 16-26 AWG wire with miscellaneous insulation types (MIL-W-81044/4/5/6, MIL-W-5086/1/7)
• Six hole sizes covering 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26 AWG wire
• Precision-ground for consistent, repeatable wire stripping results
• Sold as a replacement pair to extend the service life of the Custom Stripmaster frame

Specifications

• For Strippers: 45-171, 45-181
• Wire Range: 16-26 AWG
• Insulation Types: Miscellaneous (MIL-W-81044/4/5/6, MIL-W-5086/1/7)
• Blade Type: Die-Type (Counter-Bored)
• Stripping Hole Diameters (in.): 0.062/0.096 (16 AWG), 0.052/0.086 (18 AWG), 0.042/0.073 (20 AWG), 0.035/0.0635 (22 AWG), 0.0292/0.0595 (24 AWG), 0.022/0.052 (26 AWG)
• Sold As: Replacement Pair
• Warranty: Limited 1 Year

Applications

An essential consumable for avionics shops and MRO facilities that maintain aircraft wire harnesses using the Ideal 45-171 or 45-181 Custom Stripmaster. The 16-26 AWG range is the most common wire gauge band in aircraft avionics wiring, covering sensor leads, instrument wiring, and signal circuit conductors. Keeping replacement blades on hand ensures consistent stripping quality and prevents nicked conductors that can fail reliability checks.

Ideal L-5211 Calibration

PJi operates an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab and provides NIST-traceable calibration for the Ideal L-5211 at the time of purchase — add calibration to your order at checkout. Our calibration documentation satisfies FAA Part 145 tool control requirements, ISO 9001 quality system records, and AS9100 calibration traceability requirements. For repair stations and quality-certified facilities that require documented traceability, PJi is the one-stop source: the tool and the calibration certificate in a single transaction. Calibration-only companies cannot sell you the tool. Major retailers cannot calibrate it. PJi does both.

Why Buy from Pilot John International

Pilot John International is an authorized Ideal Industries distributor with specialized expertise serving aviation maintenance, FAA Part 145 repair stations, and industrial MRO facilities. Unlike Amazon, Grainger, or Home Depot, which sell Ideal tools but offer zero calibration services, PJi's in-house ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab calibrates your tool at purchase. We stock the full Ideal catalog, ship same-business-day on in-stock items, and our technical staff understands the demands of aviation and industrial electrical maintenance.