Crimping pliers for wire ferrules 0.25 to 2.5 mm2, trapezoid crimp, VDE 1000 V, 145 mm - Knipex 97 68 145 A

Wire ferrules have to be crimped in the right die or the terminal connection will not hold. The 97 68 145 A crimping pliers carry four marked trapezoidal dies covering 0.25 to 2.5 mm2 and their insulated handles to IEC 60900 also permit live working up to 1000 V.

Benefits

• Crimps wire ferrules to DIN 46228 parts 1 and 4 from 0.25 to 2.5 mm2, matching AWG 24 to 14.
• Crimping in marked trapezoidal dies for a reliable connection between sleeve and conductor.
• Four dies cover the cross-sections common in control cabinets without changing tools.
• Insulated with multi-component sleeves and VDE tested, so live working up to 1000 V is permitted.
• The polished head and compact 145 mm keep the pliers manoeuvrable in tight distribution boards, weight only 175 g.

Areas of use

Control cabinet and control system building, electrical installation, maintenance on systems that cannot be switched off. Wherever fine-stranded conductors need a ferrule before they go into a screw or spring terminal.

Standards and conformity

The pliers are tested as an insulated hand tool to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, and they process wire ferrules to DIN 46228 parts 1 and 4. According to the manufacturer they contain no substances of very high concern under REACH, the RoHS directive does not apply.