Thomas & Betts 779-5030M Ribbon Cable Cutters

Thomas & Betts 779-5030M Ribbon Cable Cutter is a hand tool designed for trimming flat ribbon cables used with Thomas & Betts’ 132-series assemblies. Cataloged by the Thomas & Betts Electronics/OEM Division as a CABLE CUTTER (779-5030M), it represents the dedicated cutting tool in the company’s line for ribbon cable applications rather than a general-purpose wire cutter. In historical catalogs and distributor records, the 779-5030M appears alongside other application tooling for flat ribbon cables; the associated 132-series cables are specified as 30 AWG stranded copper conductors with thermoplastic elastomer insulation, which indicates the cutter’s intended use for precise cuts on small-diameter ribbon conductors in electronic wiring harnesses. The model is referenced by TE Connectivity / AMP and Thomas & Betts under the 779-5030 family, with a non-M variant 779-5030 also listed in some listings, underscoring its role within a legacy toolkit for ribbon-cable systems.