Knipex PreciForce® Hand Ratcheting Crimping Tool, 0.25 → 6mm² Wire

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.

- 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
- 5 crimping positions
- Consistently high crimping quality thanks to precision profile and automatic locking (can be unlocked)
- Excellent handling due to ideal grip position, low weight, short design and ergonomic handles
- Capacities mm² / AWG : for insulated and non-insulated cable ends from 0.25 to 6.0 mm² - AWG 23 to 10
- Material: special grade chrome vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened

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

- 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