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3 Tools You'll Want in Your On-Site Installation Kit

2025/11/25 HCI

A well-equipped installation kit is essential for efficient, high-quality work. The right tools help installers save time, reduce errors, and protect their professional reputation. On-site, every second counts and every tool plays a role. That's why we're highlighting three essential tools your customers will appreciate, built to help them get the job done right the first time, every time.

1. Compact Network Cable Tester with Port Mapping (CT055B)


HCI CT055A Compact Network Cable Tester with Port Mapping

Lightweight, smart, and solves 90% of wiring issues.
This pocket-sized tester verifies pair-to-pair continuity, grounding, shorts, open circuits, and miswiring on RJ45-based networks. It even includes resistance measurement and port mapping functions.

Main Functions:

1. Continuity Test

Continuity Test with CT055A Compact Port Mapping Cable Tester

2. Port Mapping

Port Mapping with CT055A Compact Port Mapping Cable Tester

Why you'll love it:

  • Fits in your palm, saves bag space
  • Maps up to 8 ports with included ID plugs
  • Comes with a shielded patch cord and coupler—great for testing MPTL or other terminated ends

What's inside:

Main unit, remote plug, #1–8 port ID plugs, RJ-45 coupler, shielded patch cord


2. Impact Tool W/Blade for 110 IDC Terminates (3013AMT110H)


HCI 3013AMT110H Impact Tool with Blade for 110 IDC Terminates

Terminate with precision, no hand strain.
Use this impact tool to seat wires into 110 or 88 terminal blocks in patch panels or keystone jacks, while trimming the excess wire at the same time. The adjustable high-low impact setting lets you adapt to different cable gauges with ease.

Built for real installs:

  • Reversible blade: punch-only or punch + cut
  • Built-in hook and spudger
  • Stores extra blade inside
  • Ergonomic grip with non-slip rubber handle

Impact Force Settings:

LO: 10kg (22 lbs) HI: 15kg (33 lbs)



3. Twisted Pair Adjustable Cable Stripper (3013ACSH02)


HCI 3013ACSH02 Twisted Pair Adjustable Cable Stripper

Strip cleanly without nicking conductors.
This adjustable tool strips UTP/STP and multi-core cables ranging from 3.5mm to 9mm in diameter. The red spring-loaded controller prevents conductor damage by rotating the knob for a clean, accurate cut.

Top features:

  • Strips tight jackets with one hand
  • Adjusts cutting depth for jacket thickness
  • Cable cutter built-in

Cable stripper application demonstration

Explore Our Recommended Tools Lineup


▶ Compact Network Cable Tester with Port Mapping (CT055B)
Lightweight, smart tester that verifies continuity, grounding, and port mapping up to 8 ports.

▶ Impact Tool W/Blade for 110 IDC Terminates (3013AMT110H)
Precision termination tool with adjustable high-low impact settings and reversible blade.

▶ Twisted Pair Adjustable Cable Stripper with Cutter (3013ACSH02)
Adjustable stripper for clean cuts on UTP/STP cables from 3.5mm to 9mm diameter.

Bonus: Need to Crimp RJ45 Plugs Too?

We've already covered our top crimping tools in a previous post—check it out here »

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