Which wire cutting and stripping machine is the best?

This of course depends on the outer diameters of the cables and the wire cross section. Many users trust Metzner when it comes to wires up to 185 mm² | 350 MCM. Metzner Maschinenbau does not build machines for thicker cables, which is where Ramatech comes into play with its Swiss made quality.

Cable cutting and stripping - Metzner Maschinenbau

Reliable Machines for Precise Cutting & Defined Stripping

Automated Cable Processing

Precision, process reliability and repeatability are essential when cutting and stripping cables. Metzner provides machine solutions for a wide range of cable types and cross-sections – from compact entry-level systems to high-performance solutions for large cross-sections. Functions such as slitting and multi-stage processing, combined with feeders, printing systems, winders and take-off units, enable expansion into complete production lines.

Compact, Efficient & Precise

AM 1000

Up to 10 mm Ø · up to 6 mm² · up to 220 m/min

A fully equipped entry-level model for professional production requirements, including versatile processing capabilities, interfaces for peripheral equipment and standard software.

Versatile & Flexibly Configurable

AM 2000 series

Up to 15 mm Ø · up to 35 mm² · up to 180 m/min

The AM 2000 series offers the right configuration for virtually any cable processing requirement. Depending on the configuration, double-blade, saw and rotary modules as well as multi-blade systems are available – for cutting to length, stripping and longitudinal slitting through to the processing of complex and multi-layer cables.

High Performance for Demanding Cables

AM 3000 series

Up to 20 mm Ø · up to 70 mm² · up to 180 m/min

The AM 3000 series is designed for demanding cable processing applications. Its standard double-blade cutting system provides versatile processing capabilities, while powerful motors and robust components ensure high cutting force and reliable continuous operation.

Maximum Cutting Force for Large Cable

AM 5000 series

Up to 35 mm Ø · up to 185 mm² · up to 150 m/min

The AM 5000 series is designed for particularly demanding, high-force cable processing applications. Its standard double-blade cutting system enables multiple processing steps, while extra-long belt feeds transfer the high force evenly and gently to the cable.

Performance overview of the AM series	AM 1000	AM 2800	AM 2850	AM 2800 SAW	AM 2850 SAW	AM 2900	AM 2950	AM 3800	AM 3850	AM 5800	AM 5850
Cutting to length	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Stripping with full and partial pull-off	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Window stripping	●	●	●	–	–	●	●	●	●	●	●
Extremely long strip lengths in multiple steps	●	●	●	–	–	●	●	●	●	●	●
Stripping of multi-core cables	●	●	●	–	–	●	●	●	●	●	●
Inner conductor stripping (option)	–	–	–	–	–	●	●	–	–	–	–
Stripping of ribbon cables + inner conductor stripping¹	○	●	●	–	–	●	●	●	●	●	●
Stripping of Teflon cables	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Incision & longitudinal slitting	–	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Stripping of extremely thin insulation	●	–	●	–	●	–	●	–	●	–	●
Stripping with protective cap for shield insulation	–	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Multi-stage stripping	–	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Multi-stage processing of coaxial cables	–	–	●	–	●	–	●	–	●	–	●
Marking & printing	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Cutting wires to length	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Max. diameter	10 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	20 mm	20 mm	35 mm	35 mm
Max. cross-section	6 mm²	35 mm²	35 mm²	35 mm²	35 mm²	35 mm²	35 mm²	70 mm²	70 mm²	185 mm²	185 mm²

● Standard ○ Optional – Not available ¹ Depending on material