Knipex PreciForce Crimp Tool Crimp Tool for Uninsulated Open Barrel Terminals

PreciForce® Crimping Pliers for open barrel terminals from 0.5 to 6.0mm²

This portable crimping tool is designed for crimping contacts / connectors. This compact and lightweight design with manual force lever reinforcement and precision crimping makes the job easier for the user.The integrated lock can be released manually and the crimping pressure has been set (calibrated) but can also be changed.

Features and benefits

• - High quality repeat crimping due to the integrated lock (automatic release mechanism).
• - Crimping pressure has been precisely defined (calibrated) at the factory, also adjustable
• - Increased force due to toggle lever transmission for less tiring work
• - Optimum force transmission through lever for fatigue-reducing operation
• - Low weight
• - Compact design
• - Ergonomically designed handles
• - Good grip thanks to convenient handle position, low weight, short shape and ergonomic handles
• - Capacities mm² / AWG : for non-insulated open shaft connectors (connector width 4.8 mm + 6.3 mm) from 0.5 to 6.0 mm² - AWG 20 to 10
• - Material: special grade chrome vanadium electrical steel, oil quenched

Typical applications

• Crimping pliers can be used in many applications:
• - Maintenance and repair
• - Electrical installations
• - Crimp shop

Product Maintenance

• - To maintain proper operation and long service life, the shafts and other moving parts should be lubricated regularly.
• - Lubrication* is recommended at least every 10,000 cycles when the tool is exposed to dirt or other contaminants.
• - The setting of the crimping die ranges should also be checked. - Adjustment of the pressure setting pin is necessary when the tool preload decreases significantly.
• *Use a light non-mineral oil