VEVOR HXSMS-038 Electric Wire Stripping Machine: 11 channels, 370W

The VEVOR HXSMS-038 is a motorized wire stripping machine. It strips the plastic or rubber insulation from scrap cable by feeding the wire through a blade and roller set, rather than cutting by hand with a knife. VEVOR aims it at people who handle a lot of wire, particularly for copper recycling.

How it works

The wire is fed into a hole in the machine, and an electric motor drives rollers that pull it through. Blades slit the insulation as it passes, so that the jacket can be peeled away from the metal core. Because the machine pulls the wire itself, the operator mainly guides it in and collects the stripped copper.

VEVOR says the blades and rollers adjust to suit different wire sizes, from 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) up to 38 mm (1.5 inch) in diameter. The machine has 11 channels and 10 blades, so you can set a channel that matches the cable you're working on. A better match between the channel size and the wire typically gives a cleaner cut without nicking the conductor.

Motor and speed

The machine uses a 370W, 110V single-phase induction motor with a gearbox. VEVOR rates the stripping speed at 88 feet per minute (20 m/min). For a person processing stacks of scrap cable, that pace is far faster than stripping each length by hand. The listing says it handles both hard and soft wire, and it describes the use as removing insulation from undamaged scrap wire.

Build

The body is solid aluminum alloy, which VEVOR says suits heavy, repeated use, and the blades are high-hardness. The listing shows the item as 24 x 9 inches and the weight as 84 lb, so it is a bench or floor machine rather than a hand tool. Plan a firm, level surface with the space to feed long lengths of cable.

Safety features and use

An emergency stop button halts the machine in the event of a jam. To use it, you slip the intact wire into the feed hole and turn on the switch. VEVOR warns not to put your fingers near the feed while it is running, and that is standard advice for any machine with feed rollers: keep hands clear, avoid loose sleeves and gloves that could catch, wear eye protection, and follow the manual. Unplug before adjusting blades or clearing a jam.

Who it suits

It suits scrap collectors, small recyclers, electricians and workshops with regular volumes of cable to process. Someone stripping a few wires a month will probably find hand strippers enough.

What to check before you buy

• Wire sizes: compare your cable diameters with the 1.5-38 mm range and the channels available.
• Wire condition: it is described for undamaged scrap wire; check the manual on armoured, damaged or very stiff cable.
• Power: confirm a 110V supply and a suitable outlet.
• Space and weight: at 84 lb, it needs a stable place and room for cable to feed through and exit.
• Blade upkeep: read how blades are adjusted, sharpened or replaced.
• Local rules: check any local regulations on scrap metal handling if you plan to sell material.

The short version

• An electric wire stripping machine with 11 channels and 10 blades.
• Handles wire from 1.5 mm (0.06 in) to 38 mm (1.5 in) in diameter.
• 370W, 110V motor; rated at 88 feet (20 m) per minute.
• Aluminum alloy body, emergency stop button, 84 lb.
• Keep hands clear of the feed hole and follow the manual.

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