Ideal L-5559 Stripmaster Blades for 45-176 & 45-186

The Ideal L-5559 is a precision replacement blade set for the 45-176 and 45-186 Custom Stripmaster wire strippers, designed for 10-14 AWG wire with MIL-W-22759/11/12/22/23 and Raychem 44A021X aerospace-grade insulations. These die-type blades are engineered specifically for the 600V-rated aerospace wire types used in aircraft power distribution and primary wiring circuits, making them a standard consumable in aviation MRO facilities.

Key Features

• Replacement blade pair for Ideal 45-176 and 45-186 Custom Stripmaster wire strippers
• Die-type blade with counter-bored geometry for nick-free stripping of aerospace insulations
• Designed for 10-14 AWG wire in MIL-W-22759/11/12/22/23 (600V) and Raychem 44A021X insulations
• Three hole sizes covering 10, 12, and 14 AWG wire
• Precision-ground for consistent, repeatable stripping of the tougher aerospace wire insulations
• Sold as a replacement pair

Specifications

• For Strippers: 45-176, 45-186
• Wire Range: 10-14 AWG
• Insulation Specification: MIL-W-22759/11/12/22/23 (600V), Raychem 44A021X
• Blade Type: Die-Type (Counter-Bored)
• Stripping Hole Diameters (in.): 0.119/0.136 (10 AWG), 0.096/0.113 (12 AWG), 0.076/0.0985 (14 AWG)
• Sold As: Replacement Pair
• Warranty: Limited 1 Year

Applications

The L-5559 is a critical consumable for avionics shops and A&P mechanics performing wire harness work on aircraft with MIL-W-22759 wiring, the most widely used aerospace wire specification in modern commercial and military aircraft. The 10-14 AWG range covers primary power distribution conductors, bus connections, and high-current avionics circuits where proper insulation removal without conductor damage is essential for airworthy wiring.

Ideal L-5559 Calibration

PJi operates an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab and provides NIST-traceable calibration for the Ideal L-5559 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.