Perhaps better known for its pliers, Knipex also has a range of crimping tools, including some new additions to the range, designed to produce fast, safe and secure connections in compliance with standards.
From crimping pliers for wire ferrules as a light and compact hand tool, to the compact and universal Multi-Crimp crimp system pliers and the semi-automatic, electrically driven eCrimp system pliers with over 1,500 interchangeable, different crimp inserts, the company’s solutions provide a number of options.
Crimping pliers for wire ferrules exert pressure on both ferrule and wire from all sides via four crimping parts. In this way, when choosing the right crimping profile or using an automatic crimping tool due to plastic deformation, a mechanically firm and electrically secure connection is achieved.
For instance, the company’s Self-Adjusting Crimping Pliers for wire ferrules is designed to provide reliable hexagonal crimping of wire ferrules from 0.08 to 16mm² (AWG 6) by simply turning and setting the adjusting wheel, and all twin wire ferrules up to 2 x 10mm² (AWG 2 x 8). The tool has an automatic self-adjustment feature designed to ensure a complete crimping cycle for consistent, reliable and fast crimping.
The hexagonal crimp layout is particularly suitable for confined connections as it gives near round form. The tool also has an automatic adaptation feature that adjusts to the wire ferrule size for precise and quick crimping. The crimping pressure is calibrated in the factory and the tool includes a toggle lever to ensure optimum transmission of force for fatigue-reduced operation. The tool is also compliant with DIN 46228 parts 1+4 for crimping wire ferrules. It is made of special quality chrome vanadium electric steel that is oil-hardened for added durability.
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Also new for 2023, the Knipex Twistor T has a crimp head that can be rotated 360° and has eight locking positions. The trapezial crimp profile has a high capacity range from 0.14 to 10mm², allowing wire ferrules to be crimped from a number of working positions. The tool also has an automatic adjustment feature that adapts to different cross-sections, making it easy to use for a variety of projects.
The crimp opening is accessible from both sides and can accommodate wire ferrules up to 18mm in length in one operation. The tool is also suitable for crimping twin wire ferrules up to 2 x 6mm². The ratchet mechanism (which is unlockable) has been designed to enable repetitive, high-quality crimping.
Knipex also has a range of assortment boxes, such as the 97 99 906 Assortment Box, which is a solution for storing and dispensing these components. These boxes feature a handy, transparent dispenser box with a rotating lid that allows for easy access to the individual wire ferrules inside. The lid has an opening designed to makes it simple to remove a single wire ferrule, without having to take the entire box apart.
