Compression Dies | McMaster-Carr

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Solid

Stranded

	Jaw Opening Jaw Opening

1.00"

1.65"

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Length Length

23"

25"

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Compatible U-Type Die Manufacturer Compatible U-Type Die Manufacturer

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Hydraulic Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

The most crimping force we offer—these tools have a high-pressure pumping system with a replaceable pressure cartridge that lasts for 10,000 to 12,000 compressions. The head swivels 180°.

Dies are required. The tools accept U-type dies for Alcoa, Burndy, Panduit, T&B, and Blackburn 12-ton tools. We list lug markings for two common manufacturers to help choose the correct die for your compression lug.

Crimpers									Replacement Pressure Cartridges
Jaw Opening	For Wire Type	Compression Force, tons	Lg.	Material	Handle Material	Includes		Each		Each
1.00"	Solid, Stranded	12	23"	Steel	Fiberglass	Plastic Carrying Case, Pressure Cartridge	000000	000000000	000000	0000000
1.65"	Solid, Stranded	12	25"	Steel	Fiberglass	Plastic Carrying Case, Pressure Cartridge	000000	00000000	000000	000000

Required Dies

For Wire Gauge			For Lug Marking
Copper	Aluminum	Color	T&B	Burndy		Each
6	8	Blue	24	7	0000000	0000000
4	6	Gray	29	8	0000000	000000
2	__	Brown	33	10	0000000	000000
1	4	Green	37	11	0000000	000000
1/0	2	Pink	42	12	0000000	000000
2/0	__	Black	45	13	0000000	000000
3/0	__	Orange	50	14	0000000	000000
4/0	__	Purple	54	15	0000000	000000
250 MCM	__	Yellow	62	16	0000000	000000
300 MCM	__	White	66, 66H	17	0000000	000000
350 MCM	__	Red	71, 71H	18	0000000	000000
400 MCM	__	Blue	76, 76H	19	0000000	000000
500 MCM	__	Brown	087	21	0000000	000000
600 MCM	400 MCM	Green	94, 94H	22	0000000	000000
750 MCM	__	Black	106, 106H	24	0000000	000000