3M TR-490 Crimp Tool Crimp Tool for Uninsulated Terminals, Insulated Terminals

Need a hand joining cables to connectors? Choose this 3M crimping tool. It's made of hardened, corrosion-resistant steel, so it's your trusty sidekick even in harsh environmental conditions. The device comes with a bright red plastic handle that's not only easy to spot in a crowded toolbox, but also offers a firm, comfortable grip. Thanks to its positive ratchet action, it won't let go until you get a complete crimp, giving you a reliable connection.

• Colour-coded dies for precise cable terminal location

• Computer networking

It's very difficult to undo a crimp, and re-crimped cable ends rarely offer a reliable connection. Your best bet is to cut the wire and make a new crimp.

3M range of crimp tools for use with the Scotchlok™ range of crimp terminals.

The Scotchlok™ series has been designed as a premium line of terminals and offers a wide variety of insulation types such as heat shrink, nylon, vinyl and non-insulated. They also come with various barrel styles to choose from such as butted, brazed, seamless and interlocking. The offer effective and reliable performance and have been designed for easy instillation.