Ideal L-5541 Stripmaster Die Blades, 16-26 GA Wire

The Ideal L-5541 is a Custom Stripmaster die-type blade set for 16-26 GA wire stripping, covering the broad mid-range of wire gauges most commonly encountered in aircraft avionics wiring, electrical systems, and general MRO maintenance. Die-type construction ensures nick-free stripping across this range, preserving conductor integrity for reliable terminations in both new harness assembly and repair work.

Key Features

• Die-type precision blades for 16-26 GA wire stripping
• Inner cutting hole sized to conductor; counter-bored to insulation for nick-free, clean stripping
• Covers the mid-range AWG band most common in avionics and aircraft electrical wiring
• Sold as a replacement blade set to extend the service life of the Custom Stripmaster frame
• Precision-ground for consistent, repeatable stripping across all six gauge sizes

Specifications

• Wire Range: 16-26 AWG
• Blade Type: Die-Type (Counter-Bored)
• Sold As: Replacement Blade Set
• Warranty: Limited 1 Year

Applications

The 16-26 AWG range is the dominant wire gauge band in commercial and general aviation aircraft wiring. Avionics technicians, A&P mechanics, and MRO harness shops rely on accurate, nick-free stripping across this range for sensor wiring, instrument circuits, and avionics system connections. The L-5541 blade set ensures the Custom Stripmaster performs consistently as blades wear over time in production or maintenance environments.

Ideal L-5541 Calibration

PJi operates an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab and provides NIST-traceable calibration for the Ideal L-5541 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.