{"id":10290,"date":"2025-07-07T09:07:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T01:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totcables.com\/?p=10290"},"modified":"2025-07-07T09:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T01:12:33","slug":"how-to-cut-armoured-cable-a-professional-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totcables.com\/?p=10290","title":{"rendered":"How to Cut Armoured Cable: A Professional Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>{&#8220;main-title&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_title&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;main-title&#8221;,&#8221;title&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;subtitle&#8221;:&#8221;Cutting armored cable may seem daunting, but with the right tools and technique, you can do it safely, neatly, and efficiently. Follow this guide based on electrician best practices and real-world experiences.&#8221;,&#8221;title_content&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_title_image&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;title-image&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/totcables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-cut-armoured-cable.jpg|300|400|10291&#8243;,&#8221;full_screen&#8221;:false,&#8221;full_screen_height&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;parallax&#8221;:false,&#8221;bleed&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;ken_burn&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;overlay&#8221;:&#8221;transparent-dark&#8221;,&#8221;breadcrumbs&#8221;:true,&#8221;white&#8221;:true,&#8221;position&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;}},&#8221;section_5ZtkF&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_section&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;section_5ZtkF&#8221;,&#8221;section_width&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation_time&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_delay&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_order&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;vertical_row&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;box_middle&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;section_content&#8221;:[{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_column&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;column_vtfQF&#8221;,&#8221;column_width&#8221;:&#8221;col-md-12&#8243;,&#8221;animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation_time&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_delay&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_order&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;main_content&#8221;:[{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_wp_editor&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;Xhugf&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;editor_content&#8221;:&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start='1368' data-end='1407'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'>Cutting armored cable may seem daunting, but with the right tools and technique, you can do it <strong data-start='95' data-end='105'>safely<\/strong>, <strong data-start='107' data-end='117'>neatly<\/strong>, and <strong data-start='123' data-end='138'>efficiently<\/strong>. Follow this guide based on electrician best practices and real-world experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<div id=\"attachment_10291\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10291\" class='size-medium wp-image-10291' src='https:\/\/totcables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-cut-armoured-cable-300x225.jpg' alt='how to cut armoured cable' width='300' height='225'><p id=\"caption-attachment-10291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">how to cut armoured cable<\/p><\/div>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='1409' data-end='1412'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='544' data-end='591'>\u2705 1. Safety First: Always Turn Off the Power<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='593' data-end='625'>Before you even touch the cable:<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='627' data-end='830'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='627' data-end='677'>\\n\n<p data-start='629' data-end='677'>Shut off the power from the <strong data-start='657' data-end='676'>circuit breaker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='678' data-end='754'>\\n\n<p data-start='680' data-end='754'>Use a <strong data-start='686' data-end='716'>non-contact voltage tester<\/strong> to confirm the cable is de-energized.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='755' data-end='830'>\\n\n<p data-start='757' data-end='830'>Wear <strong data-start='762' data-end='786'>cut-resistant gloves<\/strong> and <strong data-start='791' data-end='809'>safety glasses<\/strong> to prevent injuries.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start='832' data-end='903'><p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='834' data-end='903'>\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start='837' data-end='903'>Tip: Never trust the switch alone \u2014 always verify with a tester.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start='1619' data-end='1700'><p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='1621' data-end='1700'>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='1702' data-end='1705'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='1707' data-end='1739'>2. Understand Your Cable Type<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='1741' data-end='1866'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1741' data-end='1782'>\\n\n<p data-start='1743' data-end='1782'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><a href='https:\/\/totcables.com\/steel-wire-armored-cable\/'><strong data-start='0' data-end='29' data-is-only-node=''>SWA (Steel Wire Armoured)<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 stiff and robust<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1783' data-end='1824'>\\n\n<p data-start='1785' data-end='1824'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='17' data-is-only-node=''><a href='https:\/\/totcables.com\/mc-cable\/'>MC<\/a> \/ BX Cable<\/strong> \u2013 flexible metal sheath<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1825' data-end='1866'>\\n\n<p data-start='1827' data-end='1866'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='21' data-is-only-node=''>PVC-coated or STA<\/strong> \u2013 thinner armor<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='1868' data-end='1907'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'>Different thicknesses require different tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='1909' data-end='1912'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='1500' data-end='1543'>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 3. Tools You\u2019ll Need (By Cable Type)<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableContainer_80l1q_1'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse' tabindex='-1'>\\n<\/p>\n<table class='w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)' data-start='1545' data-end='2114'>\\n<\/p>\n<thead data-start='1545' data-end='1657'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='1545' data-end='1657'>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='1545' data-end='1562' data-col-size='sm'><strong data-start='1547' data-end='1561'>Cable Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='1562' data-end='1610' data-col-size='md'><strong data-start='1564' data-end='1585'>Recommended Tools<\/strong><\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='1610' data-end='1657' data-col-size='md'><strong data-start='1612' data-end='1619'>Why<\/strong><\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/thead>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tbody data-start='1772' data-end='2114'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='1772' data-end='1886'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='1772' data-end='1789' data-col-size='sm'>MC \/ BX<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='md' data-start='1789' data-end='1837'>Side cutters (e.g., Klein 1104)<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='md' data-start='1837' data-end='1886'>Quick, clean cuts without damaging conductors<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='1887' data-end='2000'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='1887' data-end='1904' data-col-size='sm'>SWA (thin)<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='md' data-start='1904' data-end='1952'>Roto-Split tool \/ Armoured Cable Stripper<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='md' data-start='1952' data-end='2000'>Clean scoring without cutting inner wires<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='2001' data-end='2114'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2001' data-end='2018' data-col-size='sm'>SWA (thick)<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='md' data-start='2018' data-end='2066'>Hacksaw or Angle Grinder (cut-off wheel)<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='md' data-start='2066' data-end='2114'>Best for cutting through dense steel armor<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/tbody>\n<p>\\n<\/table>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='absolute end-0 flex items-end'><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start='2116' data-end='2194'><p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='2118' data-end='2194'>\u26a0\ufe0f <em data-start='2121' data-end='2194'>If using a grinder, clamp the cable and work in a well-ventilated area.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start='2606' data-end='2687'><p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='2608' data-end='2687'>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='2689' data-end='2692'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='2694' data-end='2728'>4. Step-by-Step Cutting Process<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ol data-start='2730' data-end='2944'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2730' data-end='2772'>\\n\n<p data-start='2733' data-end='2772'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='23' data-is-only-node=''>Kink\/Bend the cable<\/strong> at the cut point to weaken the sheath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2773' data-end='2815'>\\n\n<p data-start='2776' data-end='2815'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='19' data-is-only-node=''>Score the armor<\/strong> with tools (RotoSplit or hacksaw).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2816' data-end='2858'>\\n\n<p data-start='2819' data-end='2858'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='19' data-is-only-node=''>Snap and unfold<\/strong> the sheath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2859' data-end='2901'>\\n\n<p data-start='2862' data-end='2901'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='27' data-is-only-node=''>Cut internal conductors<\/strong> with insulated tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2902' data-end='2944'>\\n\n<p data-start='2905' data-end='2944'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='16' data-is-only-node=''>Smooth edges<\/strong> with a file or tape to avoid sharp bits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ol>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='2946' data-end='2949'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='2658' data-end='2687'>\ud83e\uddfc 5. Cleanup &amp; Protection<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='2689' data-end='2940'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2689' data-end='2729'>\\n\n<p data-start='2691' data-end='2729'>Trim back any <strong data-start='2705' data-end='2728'>stray metal strands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2730' data-end='2800'>\\n\n<p data-start='2732' data-end='2800'>Cover sharp armor edges with <strong data-start='2761' data-end='2773'>PVC tape<\/strong> or <strong data-start='2777' data-end='2799'>protective sleeves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2801' data-end='2873'>\\n\n<p data-start='2803' data-end='2873'>Inspect for <strong data-start='2815' data-end='2838'>nicks in insulation<\/strong> \u2014 cut back and re-strip if needed.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2874' data-end='2940'>\\n\n<p data-start='2876' data-end='2940'>Apply <strong data-start='2882' data-end='2906'>corrosion protection<\/strong> if the cable is exposed outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='3147' data-end='3150'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='3152' data-end='3187'>6. Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='3189' data-end='3314'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3189' data-end='3230'>\\n\n<p data-start='3191' data-end='3230'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='14' data-is-only-node=''>Bent armor<\/strong>: straighten before termination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3231' data-end='3272'>\\n\n<p data-start='3233' data-end='3272'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='13' data-is-only-node=''>Corrosion<\/strong>: file and coat metal parts for sealing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3273' data-end='3314'>\\n\n<p data-start='3275' data-end='3314'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'><strong data-start='0' data-end='22' data-is-only-node=''>Damaged conductors<\/strong>: cut back and re-strip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='3316' data-end='3319'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='3321' data-end='3355'>7. Want a Quick Visual Insight?<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='3357' data-end='3396'><span class='relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out'>Watch this simple demonstration using a RotoSplit-style cutter:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<div class='not-prose mb-3 flex flex-col gap-4 text-base'>\\n<\/p>\n<div><iframe class='aspect-video w-full rounded-lg' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qep-3PY_pQM' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen'><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='3442' data-end='3445'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='3696' data-end='3731'>\ud83e\uddf0 8. Pro Tips from Electricians<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='3733' data-end='4038'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3733' data-end='3807'>\\n\n<p data-start='3735' data-end='3807'>Use a <strong data-start='3741' data-end='3772'>Jubilee clip or cable clamp<\/strong> to hold the cable while cutting.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3808' data-end='3884'>\\n\n<p data-start='3810' data-end='3884'>For large cables, a <strong data-start='3830' data-end='3866'>grinder with a thin cut-off disc<\/strong> is much faster.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3885' data-end='3957'>\\n\n<p data-start='3887' data-end='3957'>Invest in a <strong data-start='3899' data-end='3936'>dedicated armoured cable stripper<\/strong> for frequent jobs.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3958' data-end='4038'>\\n\n<p data-start='3960' data-end='4038'>If working outdoors, seal ends with <strong data-start='3996' data-end='4011'>heat shrink<\/strong> and <strong data-start='4016' data-end='4037'>weatherproof tape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='3728' data-end='3731'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='3733' data-end='3752'>\u2705 Final Takeaway<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='3754' data-end='3804'>Cutting armored cable is straightforward when you:<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<ol data-start='3806' data-end='3946'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3806' data-end='3834'>\\n\n<p data-start='3809' data-end='3834'>\u2705 Cut power and stay safe<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3835' data-end='3865'>\\n\n<p data-start='3838' data-end='3865'>\u2705 Match cable type to tools<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3866' data-end='3906'>\\n\n<p data-start='3869' data-end='3906'>\u2705 Follow a clean, step-by-step method<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3907' data-end='3946'>\\n\n<p data-start='3910' data-end='3946'>\u2705 Finish with cleanup and inspection<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ol>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='3948' data-end='4047'>Ready to tackle your own cable projects? 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