RS PRO Hand Ratcheting Crimp Tool for Tubular Cable Lugs, 4 → 10mm² Wire

RS PRO hand crimping tools for uninsulated copper tube and copper sheet connectors. These RS Pro crimp tool has been designed for professional use with the highest attention to details. Can be used for either right handed or left handed people.

683-1608 - Wire size: 0.35-2.5 mm2 / AWG 22-14, Length 198 mm

683-1601 – Wire size 4-10 mm2 / AWG 12-AWG 8

Features and Benefits:
Hardened alloy steel construction
Full cycle crimp mechanism to ensure consistent, reliable crimp
Ratchet release mechanism to clear miscrimps and obstructions
Life span, cycles: 50,000
Emergency release, if the pressing operation needs to be interrupted
Compact design
Ergonomic handles

Typical Applications
Crimping tools can be used for a variety of applications:-
Safety pressing pliers for non-insulated connections
For non-insulated cable lugs, other connectors and tubular cable lugs KR
Maintenance & repair

FAQ’s:
What is the difference between un-insulated and insulated crimp tools?

Un-insulated crimp tools are typically used for general applications, whereas the insulated crimp tools have been VDE tested up to 1000 V, designed for use where electrical current is present.

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 the tool is exposed to dirt or other contaminants
*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.