Knipex Trapezoidal Crimp Profile

High quality Knipex crimping pliers are designed to be used wherever the end sleeves or ferrules with a trapezoidal profile are crimped. This handheld crimp tool is designed to compress pieces of material together with the size of 0.25 to 2.5mm², especially terminal strips on control systems due to the usually high and slim supports. The four crimp dies with trapezoidal cross sections are clearly visible and marked to ensure that the end sleeves are inserted correctly. After manual force has been applied to crimp the end ferrules and the user has selected the correct crimp die, the end sleeve will stay within the conductor to show that you have an accurate and reliable crim

Features and Benefits
• For crimping trapezoidal end sleeves (ferrules) in accordance with DIN 46228 Part 1 + 4 between 0.25 and 2.5 mm²
• 4 trapezoidal cross sections (crimp dies)
• Vanadium electric steel; forged, oil-hardened
• Plastic coated handles
• Clear marking for safe positioning and crimping

Typical Applications
These crimping pliers can be used for work on:-
• Control systems
• IT
• Domestic electrical
• Electronics systems

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