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Crimping die for crimping system pliers, for MC4 and MC4 Evo 2 solar connectors, 2.5 to 6 mm² - Knipex 97 49 66
Crimping die for the manual and electromechanical KNIPEX crimp system pliers of the 97 43 xx range. It crimps the contacts of MC4 and MC4 Evo 2 photovoltaic connectors in three nests for 2.5, 4 and 6 mm², matching AWG 14, 12 and 10. The high-precision crimp geometry gives repeatable results, the die measures 50 x 11 mm and weighs 33 g.
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Description
When photovoltaic modules are connected, the connector contacts have to be crimped with reliable, repeatable quality. Crimping die 97 49 66 converts the manual and electromechanical KNIPEX crimp system pliers for PV connectors MC4® and MC4® Evo 2 and covers the cross sections 2.5, 4 and 6 mm² in three nests.
Benefits
- Crimps contacts for connecting photovoltaic panels without the need for a second pliers system.
- High-precision crimp geometry for the best and most repeatable crimp results.
- Three nests cover 2.5, 4 and 6 mm², matching AWG 14, 12 and 10.
- One die for both connector generations, MC4® and MC4® Evo 2.
- The optional locators 97 49 66 1 for MC4® and 97 49 66 1 Evo for MC4® Evo 2 align the contacts automatically and precisely.
- Compact die of 50 x 11 mm weighing only 33 g, so the pliers stay light and easy to handle.
Areas of use
Installation and servicing of photovoltaic systems, assembly of module and string cables and repairs on existing wiring. The die suits pre-assembly in the workshop as well as work on the roof, provided a matching KNIPEX crimp system plier is at hand.
Standards and conformity
According to the manufacturer the crimping die contains no substances of very high concern under REACH. The RoHS directive does not apply to this product.
Technical data
| EAN | 4003773066699 |
|---|---|
| Application | MC4® & MC4® Evo 2 |
| Capacity square millimetres | 2.5 / 4 / 6 mm² |
| AWG | 14 / 12 / 10 |
| Number of nests | 3 |
| Weight | 33 g |
| Dimensions | 50 x 11 mm |
| REACH conformity | contains no SVHC |
| RoHS conformity | not applicable |
| Manufacturer | Knipex |
| Manufacturer Nr. | 97 49 66 |
| GPSR manufacturer information | KNIPEX-Werk Oberkamper Strasse 13 DE-42349 Wuppertal-Cronenberg www.knipex.de |
| Condition of article | New |
| Article authenticity | Original product |
| Width | 11 mm |
| Overall length [mm] | 50 |
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