Crimp Tools

A crimp tool is a tool that is used to join or connect two pieces of material by using compression to form a connecting bond. This type of hand tool is set to the desired pressure needed to effectively join two subjects together for a secure seal that allows a connection to be made. For instance, when you need to connect a cable to a draw wire or fish tape. Some crimping pliers also have pre-set dies for the terminal to ensure a precise seal for a range of wire gauge sizes and even sleeves. You can learn more in our complete guide to crimp tools.

What is a Crimp Tool Used for?

A crimp tool can be used for a variety of different tasks, depending on what type of crimp tool you are using. They are generally used for electrical and cabling such as adding electrical connectors onto a wire or cable. Some crimpers also have cutters or wire strippers built-in as a multi-purpose tool which allows additional versatility across a range of applications.

Crimp tools are typically an essential hand tool for maintenance and repair technicians, electrical installation engineers and cable assembly technicians.

What Types of Crimp Tools are There?

Crimp tools allow you to quickly and easily connect two components together and are very easy and efficient to use. Some of the most common types are:

• Handheld or manually operated: These tools are easy to operate and are normally used to crimp smaller items together. They are effective and economical tools, and a must-have in every toolbox.
• Electrical: These crimp tools are normally battery operated and work in the same way as standard handheld crimp tools. The main difference is that less effort is required to use these in comparison to handheld tools.
• Handheld hydraulic: This tool requires very little user effort when being used because all of the pressure is applied via a pump forcing hydraulic fluid into the crimp tool and compressing the die.
• Manual benchtop: These crimp tools are mounted to a benchtop and manually operated.
• Electric benchtop: These crimping machines are mounted onto a benchtop in the same way as a manual one, but an electric motor operates the crimp tool, producing high-quality crimps and are ideal when high production rates are needed.
• Pneumatic: They can be mounted on a workbench or handheld, and work by using the pressurised hydraulic liquid to crimp materials that are difficult to crimp manually.

Buy Crimp Tools at RS

With crimp tools - a hand tool that is perfect for anyone needing to join or connect two pieces of material together -, creating secure and reliable joins has never been easier. Perfect for any industrial or electronic business, crimp tools guarantee ease of use and maximum reliability for holding strong joins every time. Shop crimp tools at RS for your peace of mind, knowing that with every connection made comes dependability and quality assurance.