Cable Crimpers | McMaster-Carr

	For Wire Rope Diameter For Wire Rope Diameter

1/32"

3/64"

1/16"

	Material Material

	For Sleeve Type For Sleeve Type


Compression	Stop

	For Sleeve Material For Sleeve Material

Copper

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

	For Rope Diameter For Rope Diameter

	Fitting Type Fitting Type


Compression Sleeve	Rope End

	For Wire Rope Construction For Wire Rope Construction


7 × 7 Strand Core	7 × 19 Strand Core

7 × 19 IWRC	1 × 7 Strand Core

1 × 19 Strand Core	3 × 7 Hollow Core

6 × 7 Fiber Core	6 × 19 IWRC

18 × 7 IWRC	19 × 7 Strand Core

6 × 37 IWRC	6 × 26 IWRC

6 × 19 Fiber Core	3 × 7 IWRC

7 × 7 IWRC

	Attachment Type Attachment Type


Loop	Stop

Ball with Shank	Eye

Threaded Stud	Clevis

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

For Lifting

Power

	For Wire Rope Material For Wire Rope Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Galvanized Steel

	Sleeve Length Sleeve Length

	For Wire Gauge For Wire Gauge

28
26
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
14
12
10
8
7
6
4
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250 MCM
300 MCM
350 MCM
400 MCM
450 MCM
500 MCM

	Length Length

	Handle Material Handle Material

Steel

Fiberglass

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Required Number of Compressions Required Number of Compressions

	For Connector Type For Connector Type

Battery Terminal Clamp

Battery Terminal Lug

Compression BNC

Compression Butt Splice

	Capacity Capacity

30% of the Rope's Capacity

40% of the Rope's Capacity

100% of the Rope's Capacity

Not Rated

	Required Installation Tool Required Installation Tool

Compression Tool

Roller Swage Press

	Function Function

Crimper

Stripper

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

Mil. Spec.

ASME

	Ratcheting or Nonratcheting Ratcheting or Nonratcheting

Nonratcheting

Ratcheting

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Stranded

Solid

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Wire Rope End Fittings

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—For Lifting

These compression sleeves are designed to meet lifting specifications.

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting

Use these sleeves for non-lifting applications such as tethering, securing, and suspending.

Wire Rope Stops—Not for Lifting

Ball-with-Shank-End Roller Swage
Wire Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Also known as socket-end swage fittings, install these ball-with-shank-end fittings with a roller swage press for a strong, permanent hold.

Eye-End Roller Swage Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Also known as socket-end swage fittings, install these eye-end fittings with a roller swage press for a strong, permanent hold.

Stud-End Roller Swage Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Also known as socket-end swage fittings, install these stud-end fittings with a roller swage press for a strong, permanent hold.

Clevis-End Roller Swage Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Also known as socket-end swage fittings, install these clevis-end fittings with a roller swage press for a strong, permanent hold.

Tools for Rope and Wire Rope

Multidiameter Compression Tools
for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Single-Diameter Compression Tools
for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves
and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter

Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves

Compress sleeves with less effort than standard compression tools.

Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression
Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Compress sleeves with more force than hydraulic hand tools.

Bench-Top Roller Swage Presses
for Wire Rope End Fittings

Permanently mount this press on a bench top.

Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting

Install with a compression tool to create a strong, permanent loop.

Electrical Connector Crimpers

Battery Terminal Hammer-On Crimpers

A compact and economical alternative to standard battery terminal crimpers. Hammer the top of the pin to crimp.

Battery Terminal Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Battery Terminal Crimpers

The rotating dies in these crimpers are coded to match battery cable and terminals, making it easier to select the correct die.

Compression Lug and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

Hydraulic Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

The most crimping force we offer—these tools have a high-pressure pumping system.

Terminal and Splice Crimpers

They may look like normal pliers, but these tools have a built-in crimping die.

High-Voltage Terminal and Splice Crimpers

The rubber grip provides protection up to 1,000 volts AC.

High-Force Terminal and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

With one ton of compression force and an ergonomic design, this crimper reduces fatigue when crimping.

Quick-Change Terminal and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

Dies snap in and out of this tool, so you can quickly change from crimping one electrical connector type to another.

Terminal and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Pin-and-Sleeve Contact Crimpers

Crimp open- and closed-barrel pin-and-sleeve contacts in connectors.

Pin-and-Sleeve Contact Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time on pin-and-sleeve contacts.

Wire Ferrule Crimpers

These crimpers have individual square crimping slots for each wire gauge.

Confined-Space Wire Ferrule Crimpers

Because you insert the wire ferrule from the front, this tool is useful in tight spaces.

Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

Squeeze-and-Strip Combination
Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

One squeeze strips insulation and pulls it off the wire.

Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

Strip wire and crimp connectors with one tool.

High-Voltage Combination Electrical
Wire Strippers and Crimpers

The rubber grip provides protection up to 1,000 volts AC.

Data and Coaxial Cable Strippers, Crimpers, and Tools

Ethernet Cable Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Ethernet Cable Crimpers

Coaxial Cable Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Confined-Space Coaxial Cable Crimpers

The elongated nose on this tool reaches into tight spaces.

Coaxial Cable Crimpers

Insulation Displacement Crimp-On Wire Splicing Connectors

Insulation Displacement Crimp-On
Wire Splicing Connectors

No wire stripping is required—these connectors will pierce the insulation.

Wire Rope End Fittings

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—For Lifting

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting

Wire Rope Stops—Not for Lifting

Ball-with-Shank-End Roller SwageWire Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Eye-End Roller Swage WireRope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Stud-End Roller Swage WireRope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Clevis-End Roller Swage WireRope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Tools for Rope and Wire Rope

Multidiameter Compression Toolsfor Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Single-Diameter Compression Toolsfor Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleevesand Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter

Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves

Hydraulic Bench-Top CompressionTools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Bench-Top Roller Swage Pressesfor Wire Rope End Fittings

Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting

Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting

Electrical Connector Crimpers

Battery Terminal Hammer-On Crimpers

Battery Terminal Ratchet Crimpers

Battery Terminal Crimpers

Compression Lug and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

Hydraulic Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

Terminal and Splice Crimpers

High-Voltage Terminal and Splice Crimpers

High-Force Terminal and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

Quick-Change Terminal and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

Terminal and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

Pin-and-Sleeve Contact Crimpers

Pin-and-Sleeve Contact Ratchet Crimpers

Wire Ferrule Crimpers

Confined-Space Wire Ferrule Crimpers

Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

Squeeze-and-Strip CombinationElectrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

High-Voltage Combination ElectricalWire Strippers and Crimpers

Data and Coaxial Cable Strippers, Crimpers, and Tools

Ethernet Cable Ratchet Crimpers

Ethernet Cable Crimpers

Coaxial Cable Ratchet Crimpers

Confined-Space Coaxial Cable Crimpers

Coaxial Cable Crimpers

Insulation Displacement Crimp-On Wire Splicing Connectors

Insulation Displacement Crimp-OnWire Splicing Connectors

Ball-with-Shank-End Roller Swage
Wire Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Eye-End Roller Swage Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Stud-End Roller Swage Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Clevis-End Roller Swage Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Multidiameter Compression Tools
for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Single-Diameter Compression Tools
for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves
and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter

Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression
Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Bench-Top Roller Swage Presses
for Wire Rope End Fittings

Squeeze-and-Strip Combination
Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

High-Voltage Combination Electrical
Wire Strippers and Crimpers

Insulation Displacement Crimp-On
Wire Splicing Connectors