Knipex Hand Ratcheting Crimp Tool for Bootlace Ferrule, 0.08 → 16mm² Wire

Wire end ferrule tool 97 53 09

High quality Knipex crimping tool for bootlace ferrule. This handheld crimp tool is designed to compress pieces of material together with the size of 0.08 – 10mm² with an added feature allowing you to crimp up to 16mm². The transmission ratio of this crimping tool has been well designed and therefore hand friendly providing a comfortable grip and allowing the user to crimp easily with the perfect end result. This self-adjusting adaptation to the desired end sleeve or ferrules allows you to use any die for the crimping. 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.

Features and Benefits

• Crimping end sleeves according to DIN 46228 parts 1 + 4
• Self-adjusting adaptation to the desired end sleeve
• Front loading of the end sleeves into the tool
• Repetitive, high crimping quality due to integral lock, self-releasing mechanism
• Crimping pressure has been set precisely (calibrated) in the factory, re-adjustable
• Optimum transmission of force thanks to toggle lever for fatigue-reduced operation
• Handy shape and low weight provide high operation comfort
• Chrome vanadium electric steel in special quality, oil-hardened

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.