RS PRO Hand Crimp Tool for Wire End Sleeves, 0.5 → 16mm² Wire

RS Pro Crimp Tool - Bootlace Ferrules

RS Pro crimp tool, designed for crimping bootlace ferrules. This professional tool offers wire range size of 0.5 16 mm² with clear identifying marks on the head heads of the tool. A plier shape design and superb comfort in both hands deliver the perfect crimp every time.

Features and Benefits

• Supports a wire size of 0.5 to 16 mm²
• Suitable for crimping bootlace ferrules
• Ensures integrity the connector termination
• The indents are clearly marked with the different wire size ranges

Typical Applications

• Maintenance & repair
• Electrical Installations
• Computer Interfacing
• Cable assemblies

FAQ:
How easy are they to use?

They are very easy to use, choose the male or female pin for application, insert the wire into the pin then open the crimp tool, insert into the hole of the indent crimper and squeeze until the cycle finishes.

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.