The Major 5 Tools That Everyone Uses in the Data Cabling Industry

Datacabling is one among the major cabling strategies used in the modern communication technology. The data cabling industry is developing day by day. The operations and activities in the data cabling industry are carried out using a wide range of tools. The data cabling tools include the tools for cable installation, cable testing, cable maintenance, tools for network configuration, etc.

Some of the major tools used by everyone in the data cabling industry are as follows;


1. Crescent voltage Tester

The Crescent voltage tester detects voltage of range 12 to 600V AC. Its adjustable sensitivity allows tracing of wires behind the walls, at switches, or receptacles. The Crescent voltage tester is a handy pen size tool which can be clipped easily inside your shirt pocket. The key features of this voltage detector are its attractive sensing tip, 360 degree Visual Indicator and Sensitivity Adjustment.

Technical Specification and features

      ·        Detects voltage of range 12V to 600V AC , 50-60 Hz

     ·        It has Sensitivity adjusting features to make it flexible for varying voltages.

        ·        360 degree Visual Indicator and sensitivity tip

     ·        It has 1.5V button style batteries

    2. Cable Stripper

   The cable stripper with 110 IDC tool is a specifically designed tool to strip the jacket from the round shaped cables without causing damage to the conductors.
This cable stripper is highly useful for cat 5e or Cat 6 cables, security cables and telephone cables. The cable stripper comes with 110 IDC tool built into its tip.

3. LAN cable Tester
The LAN cable tester is an important tester for communication installations and maintenance. It is capable of fast detection of various types of communication problems in wiring with the structured LAN wiring, coaxial cabling, and telephone wiring.

Key features and functions of LAN Cable Tester

·        It checks wiring error in LAN coaxial cable and telephone lines; like open circuit short circuit jump wire, cross talk interference or split pairs, reverse connection, etc.

    ·        Capable of dynamically calibrate the length of cables and makes the length measurements accurate up to 97%.

     ·        Measures the cable length and determines the distance of open circuit and short circuit.

      ·        It determines the continuity and wiring patterns.

      ·        Checks coaxial, Cat 7, Cat 6 and Cat 5e twisted and cord network and trouble.

      ·        Services line test without the requirement of an external adapter.

      ·        Battery low indication is provided.

      ·        Identifies and locates the distance to an open or a short in seconds.

      ·        Uses TDR (Time Domain Reflect meter) and finds the trouble location.

There are many more features embedded with the LAN cable tester. It provides a convenient and enhanced tool for testing the cable quality and standard.

4. Insulated 1000 VAC Electrical Pliers

They are high quality pliers with long precision cutting blades, a round bar gripper, a flat griper at the front part and a crimper behind the fulcrum.

Features of Electrical Pliers

·        The electrical pliers are 6 inch long (160 mm) with 2 inch (50 mm)

·        Precision edges of the cutters are remarkable.

·        The cutters are hot dropped and made from high alloy steel.

·        The ergonomic soft grip handles of the electrical pliers reduce fatigue.

·  These pliers are designed to fit easily into and withdraw from a tradesmen’s belt pouch.

·        It has high leverage and has serrated round bar gripper.

·    Capable of cutting steel wire, nails and screws, etc.

    5.  Measuring tape

One of the basic tools used in the cabling industry is the measuring tape. A popular and widely accepted one is the crescent measuring tape of 8 cm.

 Features of the measuring tape

·        It has durable case design and construction.

·        Pro-grip rubber co-moulded case improves comfort and grip.

·   Its locking mechanism gives effortless, secure locking of the blade without making any damages to the blade.

·      The belt-clip secures tape measure when not in use and if preferred it can be removed.

·   Reinforced stainless steel end hook offers improved durability and precision.

·       To enhance long life, the tape is covered by a clear coating.

·      The precision, clear and durable markings make offers great accuracy and easy measurement under all circumstances.

   The above mentioned tools are some of the common tools used in the data cabling industry for day to day use. Many more tools are available for making the cabling activities easier and smoother.