Model 10503P Production Capacity Resistance Wirestripping System  

User Information and Instruction Sheet
Summary: This American Beauty® Resistance Thermal Wirestripping System has been assembled for your convenience, in order to help eliminate confusion when ordering equipment to be used for thermal wirestripping applications on wires 14 AWG and Finer.
Description: System Description: This System consists of a Model 105A3T (100 watt) Power Unit, a Model 10517, (Regular Tweezer) Wirestripping Handpiece and a Model 10519 Footswitch.
  • Power Unit Description: The Model 105A3T Power Unit has a low-voltage, high amperage, variable output, isolated transformer. The output voltage is 0 - 2.65 VAC (with no load). The control knob reads 0 to 100% of output voltage. This Power Unit has a normally closed pressure switch mounted below the Handpiece cradle attached to the top of the Unit. When the Handpiece is nested in the cradle the Power Unit has no output. This Power Unit may be adapted to automated and fixtured production tooling. For more detailed information please read the Information/Instruction sheet included with the Power Unit in this Kit.
  • Handpiece Description: The Model 10517 Regular Tweezer, Wirestripping Handpiece is supplied with two, specially formed, resistance wire, nickel-chromium elements, to create heat for stripping insulation from wire, by softening and/or melting through the outer jacket of the wire to be striped. It has a four-foot (1.22 m), 14-2 HPN neoprene cable, with taper pin quick connect terminals for fast, easy connection to the 105A3 Power Unit (push in turning clockwise until snug) and padded handles for operator comfort. For more detailed information please read the Information/Instruction sheet included with the Handpiece in this Kit.
Uses: This System can be used to cleanly strip 14 AWG and finer wires having low-temperature PVC, (PVC will require lower heat settings ?just to soften, but not burn), up to and including high-temperature, fluorocarbon types of insulation. Because heat is being used to soften and part the insulating material, time required to strip will vary with the type and thickness of the jacket, as well as the conductor size. Any shielding under the jacket will slow the softening time, but most insulation will strip cleanly without fraying, given the appropriate amount of time. The proper stripping method is to heat, twist and pull gently to remove the insulation. With this system the Handpiece activates immediately upon removal from its cradle which is situated on the top of the Power Unit.

Please reference the General Operating Instructions for American Beauty® Resistance Soldering Systems for more detailed operating instructions and guidelines.

Replacement Electrodes/Elements:
  • Model 10545 metal elements (round cross section, 1 notched)(Pkg. of 2)
  • Model 10529 metal elements (both flattened, 1 notched)(Pkg. of 2)
  • Model 10520 metal elements (both flattened and notched)(Pkg. of 2)

    NOTE: Always keep elements clean and free from burnt flux and solder residue by cleaning them with an emery cloth, a fine file or a small wire brush.


Duty Cycle: The Power Unit has been rated to operate at a 50% maximum duty cycle. Do not operate beyond this rating. WARNING: THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE OF THE POWER UNIT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE POWER UNIT HOUSING FOR ANY REASON, DUE TO THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ELEMENTS CAN GENERATE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. USE WITH CAUTION TO AVOID BURNS, FIRE OR OTHER POTENTIAL DAMAGE. NORMAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS LIKELY TO EXPOSE THE USER TO SOLDERS CONTAINING LEAD, WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS (OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM) OR OTHER PROPOSITION 65 LISTED CHEMICALS.