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Electrical, or other field serviceTooling & Equipment3MediumSolo Operator$ implied

User struggles to manually cut open large MV cable to access copper conductor for scrap.

No purpose-built tool for efficiently stripping large-gauge MV cable (500/750 kcmil) is mentioned or implied to be available.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 16, 2026

Workarounds Described

Uses knife or saw to manually cut open cable insulation

App Concept

CableSnip Pro

CableSnip Pro is a handheld power tool designed to quickly and safely strip heavy-gauge MV cable (500-750 kcmil) for scrap recovery. It uses a guided rotary cutter to slice through insulation without damaging conductors, reducing manual effort and time by 90% compared to knives or saws.

Key Features

Guided rotary blade for insulation stripping
Adjustable depth for different cable sizes
Ergonomic handle with safety lock
Battery-powered for portability

Target Users: Electricians, scrap metal workers, and field service technicians in electrical construction and demolition who strip high-volume MV cable for scrap

Revenue Model: $299 one-time purchase; replacement blades $19.99 per 3-pack

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