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Hydraulic Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

The high-pressure pumping system in these crimpers creates enough force to crimp large copper and aluminum lugs. They come with a replaceable pressure cartridge that lasts for 10,000 to 12,000 compressions. They crimp using dies, so they crimp a wider range of lug sizes and are less complicated than dieless crimpers. The head swivels 180°.

Dies are required. These crimpers 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 Construction	Compression Force, tonf	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

Dieless Hydraulic Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

One-Point-Indent

Crimping

Four-Point-Indent

Crimping

The high-pressure pumping system in these crimpers creates enough force to crimp large copper and aluminum lugs without using dies. Instead of dies, adjust the settings for different compression connector sizes. The head rotates 350° so you can crimp at any angle and maneuver these tools in tight spaces. Each crimper includes 10 test kits for periodically testing that the pumping system activates at the proper pressure.

One-Point-Indent Crimping—Crimpers with one-point indent form a consistent crimp that resembles a half-moon.

Four-Point-Indent Crimping—Crimpers with four-point indent form a more secure connection than crimpers with a one-point indent, but have a lower compression force and cannot be used with as large of lugs.

Lg.	Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Includes	Features		Each







One-Point-Indent Crimping

4-1000 MCM (Copper) 6-1000 MCM (Aluminum)	Solid, Stranded	12	26"	Aluminum	Fiberglass	Rubber	Plastic Carrying Case	Rotating Head	0000000	000000000




		Four-Point-Indent Crimping

		4-750 MCM (Copper) 6-750 MCM (Aluminum)	Solid, Stranded	6	21"	Aluminum	Aluminum	Rubber	Metal Carrying Case	Rotating Head	0000000	00000000

Wire and Cable Crimper Dies

Attach these dies to your cordless crimper to secure compression lug and butt splice connectors onto cable. They’re easy to swap out, so you can quickly crimp across a range of connector sizes.

Sold Individually

	For Wire			6 tonf Compression Force		12 tonf Compression Force
	Ga.	Construction	Material		Each		Each
For Copper Connectors



		8	Stranded	Steel	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000


		6	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		4	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		2	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		1	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		1/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		2/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		3/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		4/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		250 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		300 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


		350 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		400 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		500 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		600 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		750 MCM	Stranded	Steel	———	0	0000000	000000


		For Aluminum Connectors



				8	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


				6	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				4	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				2	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				1	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				1/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				2/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				3/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				4/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				250 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				300 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


				350 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				400 MCM	Stranded	Steel	———	0	0000000	000000
				500 MCM	Stranded	Steel	———	0	0000000	000000
				600 MCM	Stranded	Steel	———	0	0000000	000000
				750 MCM	Stranded	Steel	———	0	0000000	000000

Sold as Sets

		For Wire				6 tonf Compression Force		12 tonf Compression Force
	No. of Pieces	Ga.	Construction	Material	Container Type		Each		Each
For Copper Connectors



		15	8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 250 MCM, 300 MCM, 350 MCM, 400 MCM, 500 MCM, 600 MCM	Stranded	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	000000000	———	0


		15	6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 250 MCM, 300 MCM, 350 MCM, 400 MCM, 500 MCM, 600 MCM, 750 MCM	Stranded	Steel	Plastic Case	———	0	0000000	000000000


		For Aluminum Connectors



				12	8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 250 MCM, 300 MCM, 350 MCM	Stranded	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	00000000	———	0


				15	6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 250 MCM, 300 MCM, 350 MCM, 400 MCM, 500 MCM, 600 MCM, 750 MCM	Stranded	Steel	Plastic Case	———	0	0000000	00000000

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

Compress sleeves with more strength than hydraulic hand tools.

Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.

Tools							Replacement Dies
For Compression Sleeve Material (Wire Rope Dia.)	For Compression Sleeve Material (Rope Dia.)	Handle Material	Overall Lg.	Includes		Each		Each
Aluminum (3/8")	Aluminum (3/8")	Steel	29"	Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000
Aluminum (1/2")	Aluminum (1/2")	Steel	29"	Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000
Copper (9/16")	—	Steel	29"	Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	000000	00000000	0000000	000000
Copper (5/8")	—	Steel	29"	Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	000000	00000000	0000000	000000
Stainless Steel (1/4")	—	Steel	29"	Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves

Compress sleeves onto rope and wire rope with less effort than standard compression tools.

Cartridge—Tools include a replaceable cartridge that lasts up to 10,000 compressions.

Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.

Tools								Replacement Dies		Replacement Cartridges
		Handle
For Compression Sleeve Material (Wire Rope Dia.)	For Stop Sleeve Material (Wire Rope Dia.)	Material	Color	Overall Lg.	Includes		Each		Each		Each
Aluminum (5/16")	Aluminum (5/16")	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	000000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
Aluminum (5/16")	—	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Aluminum (7/16") Copper (1/2")	—	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Aluminum (1/2")	—	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (3/16")	—	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (1/4")	Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (5/16")	—	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (3/8")	—	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (7/16")	—	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—For Lifting

Install with a compression tool to create a strong, permanent loop. Compression sleeves are also known as ferrules, crimps, swaging, and splicing sleeves. They're compatible with Nicopress compression tools.

Warning: Fittings must match rope diameter and be installed correctly to obtain maximum holding power. Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.

Tin-Plated Copper—Tin-plated copper sleeves have mild corrosion resistance.

Zinc-Plated Copper—Zinc-plated copper sleeves are more corrosion resistant than tin-plated or black-oxide copper.

18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel sleeves have excellent corrosion resistance to chemicals.

	Sleeves										Tools
	For Wire Rope
	For Wire Rope Dia.	Construction	Sleeve Lg.	Req. No. of Compressions	Rope Cap. Adjustment Factor	Specs. Met	Mil. Spec.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each
Tin-Plated Copper







				For Steel and Stainless Steel Rope

				3/8"	7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 19 IWRC	1 3/16"	4	100%	ASME B30.9	MS51844	2	0000000	000000	00000000	000000000




						For Stainless Steel Rope

						1/2"	7 × 7 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 IWRC	1 7/8"	3	100%	ASME B30.9	MS51844	1	0000000	00000	00000000	00000000


						Zinc-Plated Copper







										For Steel Rope

										3/8"	7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 19 IWRC	1 1/4"	4	100%	ASME B30.9	MS51844	2	0000000	00000	00000000	00000000


										1/2"	7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 19 IWRC	1 7/8"	6	100%	ASME B30.9	MS51844	1	000000	00000	00000000	00000000


										18-8 Stainless Steel







														For Steel and Stainless Steel Rope

														1/4"	7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 19 IWRC	1 1/8"	1	100%	ASME B30.9	MS51844	1	000000	00000	00000000	00000000




																For Stainless Steel Rope

																7/32"	7 × 7 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 IWRC	7/8"	1	100%	ASME B30.9	MS51844	1	0000000	0000	———	0

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting

An economical option for light-duty tethering, securing, and suspending. Compression sleeves are also known as ferrules, crimps, swaging, and splicing sleeves. They're compatible with Nicopress compression tools.

	Sleeves								Tools
	For Wire Rope
	For Wire Rope Dia.	Construction	Sleeve Lg.	Req. No. of Compressions	Rope Cap. Adjustment Factor	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each
Aluminum







				For Steel Rope

				3/8"	1 × 19 Strand Core 1 × 7 Strand Core 3 × 7 Hollow Core 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC	1 7/16"	5	100%	5	000000	00000	00000000	000000000


				1/2"	1 × 19 Strand Core 1 × 7 Strand Core 3 × 7 Hollow Core 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC	2 1/8"	4	100%	5	0000000	00000	00000000	00000000