Ideal L-5560 Stripmaster Blades for 45-177 & 45-187

The Ideal L-5560 is a precision replacement blade set for the 45-177 and 45-187 Custom Stripmaster wire strippers, designed for 16-26 AWG wire in MIL-W-22759/11/12/22/23 and Raychem 44A021X aerospace-grade 600V insulations. These die-type blades are purpose-built for the most common aerospace wire specification used in modern commercial and military aircraft avionics harnesses, making them an essential consumable for any MRO facility or avionics shop maintaining MIL-W-22759 wired aircraft.

Key Features

• Replacement blade pair for Ideal 45-177 and 45-187 Custom Stripmaster wire strippers
• Die-type blade with counter-bored geometry for nick-free stripping of MIL-W-22759 aerospace insulations
• Designed for 16-26 AWG wire in MIL-W-22759/11/12/22/23 (600V) and Raychem 44A021X insulations
• Six hole sizes covering 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26 AWG wire
• Precision-ground for consistent, repeatable stripping of aerospace-grade insulated wire
• Sold as a replacement pair

Specifications

• For Strippers: 45-177, 45-187
• Wire Range: 16-26 AWG
• Insulation Specification: MIL-W-22759/11/12/22/23 (600V), Raychem 44A021X
• Blade Type: Die-Type (Counter-Bored)
• Stripping Hole Diameters (in.): 0.061/0.081 (16 AWG), 0.052/0.070 (18 AWG), 0.042/0.0595 (20 AWG), 0.034/0.052 (22 AWG), 0.028/0.043 (24 AWG), 0.026/0.039 (26 AWG)
• Sold As: Replacement Pair
• Warranty: Limited 1 Year

Applications

MIL-W-22759 is the dominant aerospace wire standard in commercial, corporate, and military aviation. The 16-26 AWG range covered by the L-5560 includes the signal, control, and lower-power circuits that make up the majority of an avionics wire harness. Avionics shops, A&P mechanics, and defense MRO facilities working on MIL-W-22759 wired aircraft should keep L-5560 blades stocked as a routine consumable alongside their 45-177 or 45-187 Stripmaster tools.

Ideal L-5560 Calibration

PJi operates an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab and provides NIST-traceable calibration for the Ideal L-5560 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.