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VDE crimping pliers for wire end ferrules 0.25 to 16 mm² with tether eyelet, insulated, 180 mm - Knipex 97 78 180 T BK
Insulated, VDE tested crimping pliers for wire end ferrules to DIN 46228 parts 1 and 4 from 0.25 to 16 mm². The integrated insulated eyelet takes a fall protection tether for work at height. Nine deep profiles, 180 mm long.
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Description
Crimp wire end ferrules from 0.25 to 16 mm² (AWG 24 to 6) with a single insulated tool, including on live installations up to 1000 V: the Knipex 97 78 180 T BK is tested to IEC 60900. The built-in eyelet secures it against falling when working from a ladder or platform.
Benefits in use
- Nine extra deep, marked profiles with conical side faces for a secure connection between ferrule and conductor
- Crimping range 0.25 to 16 mm² to DIN 46228 parts 1 and 4, AWG 24 to 6
- Insulated and VDE tested to IEC 60900
- Integrated insulated eyelet for attaching a fall protection tether
- Optimised leverage for easy crimping, slim design at 297 g
Standards and safety
VDE tested to IEC 60900, wire end ferrules to DIN 46228 part 1 and part 4.
Applications
Electrical installation, control cabinet and plant construction, work on distribution boards at height with tethered tools, maintenance in industry and building services.
Compatibility and scope of delivery
1 crimping plier on SB card in a blister.
Technical data
| Tool type | Crimping pliers for wire end ferrules |
|---|---|
| Crimping range | 0,25 - 16 mm² |
| AWG | 24 - 6 |
| Number of crimp cavities | 9 |
| Crimp profile | mandrel crimp |
| Tool length | 180 mm |
| Handles | multi-component sleeves |
| Insulated | yes |
| VDE tested | yes |
| Standards | IEC 60900, DIN 46228-1, DIN 46228-4 |
| Tether attachment point | yes |
| ESD safe | no |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 184 x 53 x 28 mm |
| Packed dimensions (L x W x H) | 245 x 84 x 25 mm |
| Net weight | 297 g |
| Packaging | Blister (SB card) |
| Sales unit | 1 piece |
| Weight | 0.297 kg |
| Manufacturer | Knipex |
| Manufacturer Nr. | 97 78 180 T BK |
| HS-Code | 82032000 |
| GPSR manufacturer information | KNIPEX-Werk, Oberkamper Strasse 13, DE-42349 Wuppertal-Cronenberg, www.knipex.de |
| Condition of article | New |
| Article authenticity | Original product |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
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