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	Function Function

Crimper

Stripper

	For Connector Type For Connector Type

Compression BNC

Compression Butt Splice

	For Connector Insulation For Connector Insulation

Insulated

Noninsulated

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Stranded

Solid

	Ratcheting or Nonratcheting Ratcheting or Nonratcheting

Ratcheting

Nonratcheting

	For Terminal Type For Terminal Type

	For Wire/Cable Type For Wire/Cable Type

	Length Length

	Grip Material Grip Material

Plastic

Rubber

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

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

RoHS Compliant

	For Pin-and-Sleeve Barrel Type For Pin-and-Sleeve Barrel Type

Open

Closed

	For Connector Material For Connector Material

Aluminum

Copper

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Compression Force Compression Force

	Crimp Length Crimp Length

0.42"

0.71"

	Type Type


Splice	Terminal

Plug

	For Cable Industry Designation For Cable Industry Designation

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

	For Wire Size For Wire Size

	Insulation Insulation


Fully Insulated	Noninsulated

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Terminal and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time. Use a screwdriver to change dies.

Crimpers								Replacement Die Sets
For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Type	For Terminal Type	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each		Each
For Terminal Connectors
22-10 (Insulated)	Solid, Stranded	Quick Disconnect	9"	Steel	Rubber	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
For Terminal and Crimp-On Butt Splice Connectors
22-10 (Insulated)	Solid, Stranded	Ring, Spade	9"	Steel	Rubber	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20-8 (Noninsulated)	Solid, Stranded	Ring, Spade	9"	Steel	Rubber	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

Terminal and Splice Crimpers

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

For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Type	Lg.	Material	Grip Material	Features		Each
22-10 (Insulated) 22-10 (Noninsulated)	Solid, Stranded	9 1/2"	Steel	PVC Plastic	Wire Cutter	000000	000000

High-Voltage Terminal and Splice Crimpers

The rubber grip provides protection up to 1,000 volts AC. These crimpers look like normal pliers, but they have a built-in crimping die.

For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Type	Lg.	Material	Features		Each
22-10 (Insulated) 22-10 (Noninsulated)	Solid, Stranded	10 1/2"	Steel	Wire Cutter	000000	000000

High-Force Terminal and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

With one ton of compression force and an ergonomic design, this crimper reduces fatigue when crimping. The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time. Use a Torx driver to change dies.

Crimpers							Replacement Die Sets
For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Type	For Terminal Type	Lg.	Material		Each		Each
22-10 (Insulated)	Solid, Stranded	Ring, Spade	10"	Steel	00000000	0000000	00000000	000000

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

Dies are one piece and marked with a drawing of the connector type for easy identification.

For Wire Type	Lg.	Material		Each
Solid, Stranded	9 1/4"	Plastic-Coated Steel	000000	000000

Required Dies

For Connector Type	For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Terminal Type	For Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd.		Each
Terminal	26-18 (Noninsulated)	Quick Disconnect	0.11"	0000000	000000
Terminal	24-8 (Insulated) 24-8 (Noninsulated)	Ferrule	__	0000000	00000
Terminal	22-14 (Noninsulated)	Quick Disconnect	0.187"	0000000	00000
Terminal	22-10 (Noninsulated)	Quick Disconnect	0.25"	0000000	00000
Terminal	6-4 (Insulated) 6-4 (Noninsulated)	Ferrule	__	0000000	00000
Terminal	2-1/0 (Insulated) 2-1/0 (Noninsulated)	Ferrule	__	0000000	00000
Terminal Crimp-On Butt Splice	26-22 (Insulated) 12-10 (Insulated)	Ring, Spade	__	0000000	00000
Terminal Crimp-On Butt Splice	22-14 (Insulated)	Ring, Spade	__	0000000	00000
Terminal Crimp-On Butt Splice	22-10 (Noninsulated)	Ring, Spade	__	0000000	00000
RJ45	__	__	__	0000000	00000

Wire Ferrule Crimpers

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

Ratcheting
For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Type	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
22-12 (Insulated) 22-12 (Noninsulated)	Solid, Stranded	9"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	000000
10-6 (Insulated) 10-6 (Noninsulated)	Solid, Stranded	9"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000

Confined-Space Wire Ferrule Crimpers

Self-Adjusting Trapezoidal Crimping Slot

Self-Adjusting Square Crimping Slot

Because you insert the wire ferrule from the front, this tool is useful in tight spaces. It automatically adjusts to the proper crimp size for different wire ferrules.

Ratcheting
For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Type	Lg.	Crimp Lg.	Material	Grip Material	Features		Each
__	Solid, Stranded	7"	0.71"	Steel	Plastic	Self-Adjusting Trapezoidal Crimping Slot	0000000	0000000
28-7 (Insulated) 28-7 (Noninsulated)	Solid, Stranded	7 1/2"	0.42"	Steel	PVC Plastic	Self-Adjusting Square Crimping Slot	0000000	000000

Pin-and-Sleeve Contact Crimpers

Crimp open- and closed-barrel pin-and-sleeve contacts in connectors. These crimpers also work on flag terminals.

For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Type	Lg.	Material	Features		Each
22-10 (Insulated) 22-10 (Noninsulated)	Solid, Stranded	8 1/2"	Steel	Bolt Cutter	0000000	000000

Pin-and-Sleeve Contact Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time when attaching open-barrel pin-and-sleeve contacts in connectors. Use a screwdriver to change dies.

Crimpers						Replacement Die Sets
For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Type	Lg.	Material		Each		Each
20-10 (Insulated) 20-10 (Noninsulated)	Solid, Stranded	9"	Steel	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Compression Lug and Splice Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time. The dies are built into the rotating head. A reference chart on the tool shows you which one to use when attaching connectors to electrical wire.

This tool also works with 8- to 4/0-gauge battery terminals and heavy duty power lugs (you must use comparable battery terminal settings).

For Wire Gauge
Copper	Aluminum	For Wire Type	Compression Force, tons	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
6-250 MCM	8-3/0	Stranded	5	25"	Steel	Vinyl Plastic	0000000	0000000

Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

No dies to buy or change—this tool has settings you adjust for different compression connector sizes. A reference chart on the tool shows you the correct settings, which you adjust with the turn of a single screw. The head has a flat surface for standing the tool up. The handles telescope 13” for increased leverage.

For Wire Gauge
Copper	Aluminum	For Wire Type	Compression Force, tons	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
8-250 MCM	8-4/0	Solid, Stranded	3	26"	Steel	Rubber	0000000	0000000
8-500 MCM	8-500 MCM	Solid, Stranded	3	28"	Steel	Rubber	0000000	000000

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

Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

Strip wire and crimp connectors with one tool.

Tools with a plier nose are useful for pulling and looping wire.

Tools with a reference chart are marked with wire gauge and metric sizes.

Tools with a voltage detector safely test for AC voltage without contacting live wires. Light and sound indicators alert you when over 50 volts AC is detected. The detector is attached to the tool’s handle; remove it from the handle to use it on its own.

With Bolt Cutter and Wire Cutter

Stripper		Crimper
For Solid Wire Gauge	For Stranded Wire Gauge	For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Connector Type	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
22-8	26-10	26-10 (Insulated) 22-10 (Noninsulated)	Terminal	8 1/2"	Steel	PVC Plastic	0000000	000000

With Plier Nose, Bolt Cutter, and Wire Cutter

Stripper		Crimper
For Solid Wire Gauge	For Stranded Wire Gauge	For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Connector Type	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
22-10	22-10	22-10 (Insulated) 22-10 (Noninsulated)	Terminal	8 1/4"	Steel	PVC Plastic	00000000	000000

With Plier Nose, Reference Chart, Bolt Cutter, and Wire Cutter

Stripper				Crimper
For Solid Wire Gauge	For Stranded Wire Gauge	For Solid Wire Size, mm²	For Stranded Wire Size, mm²	For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Wire Size (Connector Insulation)	For Connector Type	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
22-10	22-10	0.75-6	0.75-6	22-10 (Insulated) 22-10 (Noninsulated)	1.50 mm², 2.50 mm², 6.00 mm² (Insulated) 1.50 mm², 2.50 mm², 6.00 mm² (Noninsulated)	Terminal	8 1/4"	Steel	PVC Plastic	00000000	000000

With Plier Nose, Bolt Cutter, Wire Cutter, and Voltage Detector

Stripper		Crimper
For Solid Wire Gauge	For Stranded Wire Gauge	For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Connector Type	Lg.	Material	Grip Material	Batteries Included		Each
20-8	20-8	20-8 (Insulated) 20-8 (Noninsulated)	Terminal	8"	Stainless Steel	Polypropylene Plastic	Yes	00000000	000000

Squeeze-and-Strip Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

One squeeze strips insulation and pulls it off the wire. The blades automatically adjust to the wire size. Tool also crimps connectors.

Stripper		Crimper
For Solid Wire Gauge	For Stranded Wire Gauge	For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Connector Type	Max. Strip Lg.	Lg.	Material	Grip Material	Features		Each
24-10	24-10	16-10 (Insulated) 16-10 (Noninsulated)	Terminal	3/4"	7 1/2"	Steel	PVC Plastic	Self-Adjusting Blades, Wire Cutter	0000000	000000

High-Voltage Combination Electrical Wire Strippers and Crimpers

The rubber grip provides protection up to 1,000 volts AC. This tool strips wire and crimps connectors. The plier nose is useful for pulling and looping wire.

Stripper		Crimper
For Solid Wire Gauge	For Stranded Wire Gauge	For Wire Gauge (Connector Insulation)	For Connector Type	Lg.	Material	Features		Each
22-10	22-10	16-10 (Insulated) 22-18 (Noninsulated)	Terminal	9"	Steel	Plier Nose, Bolt Cutter, Wire Cutter	0000000	000000

Coaxial Cable Ratchet Crimpers

For Crimp-On F-Type Connectors

For Crimp-On BNC Connectors

For Crimp-On SMA Connectors

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

Select the appropriate crimper by multiplying the outside diameter of your coaxial connector’s ferrule by 0.87 and choosing the crimper with the closest matching cavity size.

For Crimp-On F-Type Connectors
For Cable Industry Designation	Cavity Size	For Max. Cable OD	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
RG-6, RG-11, RG-59	0.360", 0.470"	0.41"	9"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	000000
For Crimp-On BNC Connectors
RG-6, RG-59, RG-8281	0.040", 0.070", 0.260", 0.320"	0.24"	9 1/4"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000
RG-58, RG-59	0.040", 0.050", 0.210", 0.240"	0.24"	9 1/4"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000
RG-58, RG-59, RG-62, RG-174	0.040", 0.070", 0.100", 0.180", 0.210", 0.260"	0.41"	9 1/4"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000
RG-58 Duct Rated, RG-59 Duct Rated, RG-62 Duct Rated	0.040", 0.070", 0.190", 0.210"	0.24"	7 1/2"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000
For Crimp-On SMA Connectors
RG-58, RG-223	0.150", 0.180", 0.210"	0.12"	7 1/2"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000
RG-174	0.040", 0.070", 0.100", 0.130", 0.180"	0.10"	7 1/2"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000

Coaxial Cable Crimpers

For Crimp-On BNC Connectors

For Compression BNC,
Compression F-Type, and
Compression RCA Connectors

The tool for compression BNC, F-type, and RCA coaxial connectors works with any size connector.

For Crimp-On BNC Connectors
For Cable Industry Designation	Cavity Size	For Max. Cable OD	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
RG-58, RG-59, RG-62, RG-174	0.040", 0.070", 0.100", 0.180", 0.210", 0.260"	0.24"	8 1/4"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	000000
For Compression BNC, Compression F-Type, Compression RCA Connectors
RG-6, RG-11, RG-59	__	0.40"	6 7/8"	Steel	Nylon Plastic	0000000	00000

Confined-Space Coaxial Cable Crimpers

The elongated nose on this tool reaches into tight spaces.

For Compression F-Type Connectors
For Cable Industry Designation	Cavity Size	For Max. Cable OD	Lg.	Material		Each
RG-6, RG-7, RG-11, RG-59	0.440", 0.560"	0.41"	8 1/4"	Steel	0000000	000000

Ethernet Cable Ratchet Crimpers

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

For RJ11, RJ12/25, RJ45 Connectors
For Cable Industry Designation	For Max. Cable OD	Lg.	Material		Each
Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	0.30"	8 1/2"	Steel	00000000	000000

Ethernet Cable Crimpers

For RJ11, RJ12/25, RJ45 Connectors
For Cable Industry Designation	For Max. Cable OD	Lg.	Material		Each
Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	0.30"	9"	Steel	00000000	000000

Terminal and Splice Assortments

Use the included crimping tool to install a variety of terminals and butt splices.

Fully Insulated

Number of Pieces	Includes	Insulation Material	Max. Voltage	Max. Temperature, °F	Specifications Met		Each
120	Crimping Tool Ring Terminals (16-10 AWG) Spade Terminals (22-14 AWG) Male and Female Quick-Disconnect Terminals (16-14 AWG) Butt Splices (22-10 AWG) Plastic Case	Vinyl Plastic	600V	220°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	0000000	000000
490	Crimping Tool Ring Terminals (22-10 AWG) Spade Terminals (22-10 AWG) Male and Female Quick-Disconnect Terminals (16-14 AWG) Butt Splices (22-10 AWG) Crimp-On Wire Connectors (22-10 AWG; 22-14 AWG rated to 300 volts) Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps (16-14 AWG) Metal Case	Vinyl Plastic	300V, 600V	220°	UL Listed	000000	000000

Fully Insulated with Adhesive Heat Shrink Liner Material

Number of Pieces	Includes	Insulation Material	Shrink Temperature, °F	Max. Voltage	Max. Temperature, °F	Specifications Met		Each
50	Crimping Tool Butt Splices (22-18 AWG, 16-14 AWG, and 12-10 AWG) Plastic Case	Polyolefin Plastic	270°	600V	220°	UL Listed	00000000	000000
80	Crimping Tool Ring Terminals (22-10 AWG) Spade Terminals (16-14 AWG) Male and Female Quick-Disconnect Terminals (16-14 AWG; not UL Listed) Butt Splices (22-10 AWG) Plastic Case	Polyolefin Plastic	270°	600V	220°	UL Listed	00000000	00000

Noninsulated

Number of Pieces	Includes	Max. Temperature, °F	Specifications Met		Each
240	Crimping Tool Ring Terminals (16-10 AWG) Spade Terminals (22-14 AWG) Male and Female Quick-Disconnect Terminals (16-14 AWG) Butt Splices (22-10 AWG) Plastic Case	300°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	0000000	000000
900	Crimping Tool Ring Terminals (22-10 AWG) Spade Terminals (22-10 AWG) Male and Female Quick-Disconnect Terminals (16-14 AWG) Butt Splices (22-10 AWG) Metal Case	300°	UL Listed	000000	000000

Shielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors

With Internal Ground

With External Ground

Protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference. Pull wires all the way through the connector face, and then use the crimper to cut and crimp wires in one step.

Crimpers (sold separately) are required for wire installation. Ratcheting crimpers ensure the correct pressure is applied to every crimp.

Data Connectors									Ratcheting Crimpers		Nonratcheting Crimpers
Ground Location	Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each		Each
Internal	RJ45	Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6	8	Solid, Stranded	Tin-Plated Copper	10	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	000000	00
Internal	RJ45	Category 6, Category 6A	8	Solid, Stranded	Tin-Plated Copper	25	000000000	00000	000000	00	00000000	000000
External	RJ45	Category 5E, Category 6	8	Solid, Stranded	Tin-Plated Copper	10	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	000000	00
External	RJ45	Category 6A	8	Solid, Stranded	Tin-Plated Copper	25	000000000	00000	000000	00	00000000	00000

Replacement Blades for Ratcheting Crimpers (4 Blades Included)	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Blades for Nonratcheting Crimpers (2 Blades Included)	00000000	Each	0000