Ideal L-5436 Stripmaster Blades for 45-172 & 45-182

The Ideal L-5436 is a precision replacement blade set for the 45-172 and 45-182 Custom Stripmaster wire strippers, designed for 26-30 AWG wire with thin insulation types. These die-type blades handle the finest gauge wire in the Stripmaster range, the small conductor sizes and ultra-thin insulations common in avionics harnesses, sensor wiring, and fine-pitch electronics assemblies where conductor damage from stripping is a primary concern.

Key Features

• Replacement blade pair for Ideal 45-172 and 45-182 Custom Stripmaster wire strippers
• Die-type blade: inner hole sized to conductor, counter-bore sized to insulation for nick-free fine-wire stripping
• Designed for 26-30 AWG wire with thin insulation types
• Three hole sizes covering 26, 28, and 30 AWG fine wire
• Precision-ground for consistent, repeatable stripping at very fine gauges
• Sold as a replacement pair

Specifications

• For Strippers: 45-172, 45-182
• Wire Range: 26-30 AWG (Thin Insulations)
• Blade Type: Die-Type (Counter-Bored)
• Stripping Hole Diameters (in.): 0.024/0.043 (26 AWG), 0.020/0.040 (28 AWG), 0.016/0.037 (30 AWG)
• Sold As: Replacement Pair
• Warranty: Limited 1 Year

Applications

Designed for avionics technicians and electronics assembly professionals working with 26-30 AWG fine wire, the gauge range used in aircraft sensor circuits, cockpit instrument wiring, and densely packed avionics harnesses. At these gauges, nick-free stripping is critical: conductor damage that would be insignificant on 14 AWG wire can cause immediate or intermittent failure on 30 AWG signal leads.

Ideal L-5436 Calibration

PJi operates an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab and provides NIST-traceable calibration for the Ideal L-5436 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.