RS PRO Hand Ratcheting Crimp Tool for Insulated Spade Connectors, 0.5 → 6mm² Wire

RS Pro Ratchet Crimp Tool

A ratchet crimp tool from RS Pro, designed to be used with insulated terminals. This handy tool has a plier action for wire stripping and cutting plus clearly defined colour markings letting you know which area to choose. Supports wire size range of 22 to 10 AWG and has a ratchet incorporated into the design preset to release when 35-45 lb is applied-approx. 1 2/4 in from the end of the handles.

Features and Benefits

• Heat treated components
• Black oxide jaw assembly
• Nickel plated handles
• Ratchet controlled release
• Blue textured plastisol grips
• Sandblasted crimping surfaces
• 3 labelled sections for: 18-22AWG, 14-16AWG, and 10-12AWG
• Length 9in
• Width 2.0in

Typical Applications

• Maintenance and repair
• Electrical Installations
• Cable assemblies

FAQ:
What terminals can this tool be used with?

This hand crimping tool is used for crimping DuraSeal splices with a wire size range from 22 to 10 AWG

What kind of crimp is produce?
This tool produces an open barrel style crimp

How easy are they to use?
They are very easy to use with either hand, there is no formal training required for this crimper.

How do you maintain the product?
• Movable parts should be regularly lubricated.
• Lubrication* is recommended at least every 10,000 cycles whenever the tool is exposed to contaminants.

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.