Knipex PreciForce® Hand Ratcheting, 0.5 → 6mm² Wire

Crimp Tool 97 52 36

High quality crimping tool from Knipex. This handheld crimp tool is designed to compress pieces of material together with the size of 0.5 to 6mm² with the precision dies and integral lock. This lightweight, compact design with toggle lever reinforcement of manual force and precision crimps makes work easier for the user. This crimping tool also automatically adjusts to the size of the bootlace ferrule to make sure accurate work is performed with each crimp. This feature allows the user not to spend time measuring the force when crimping because the crimping tool integral lock with release mechanism ensures the right amount of pressure automatically reaches the bootlace ferrule. The integral lock can be manually released and the crimping pressure has been set (calibrated) but this can also be adjusted.

Features and Benefits

• Repetitive, high crimping quality due to integral lock (self-releasing mechanism)
• Crimping Pressure has been set precisely (calibrated) in the factory – also adjustable
• Optimum transmission of force thanks to toggle lever for fatigue-reduced operation
• Low weight
• Compact design
• Ergonomically shaped handles
• Chrome vanadium electric steel in special quality, oil-hardened
• Crimping insulated cable lugs, plug connectors and butt connectors of between 0.5 and 6.0 mm²

Typical Applications
Crimping tools can be used for a variety of applications:-
• Maintenance & repair
• Electrical Installations
• Cable assemblies

How to maintain the product?
• To maintain a good function and long life: Axles and other movable parts should be regularly lubricated.
• Lubrication* is recommended at least every 10,000 cycles whenever tool is exposed to dirt or other contaminants.
• Adjustment of the crimping die nests should also be checked. Readjustment of the pressure adjustment axle is necessary when the pre-load of the tool decreases significantly

*Use a light mineral-free oil

The Importance of a High-Quality Crimp
When a crimping tool is used on a terminal, two crimps take place at the same time. One is the electrical connection between the conductor and terminal. The other is the insulation crimp which provides strain relief against vibration and tension. It is important that the electrical connection is gas tight without any voids between the wire strands and the terminal. If there any voids present, then corrosion can occur causing resistance and excessive heat which damages the electrical connection. Using a good quality crimping tool will ensure that a full, gas tight crimp is produced preventing future deterioration of the electrical connection and insulation breakage