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A crimping tool, crimp tool, crimper, wire crimper or cable crimper is a hand tool used to crimp connectors onto wires or cables to create a secure and reliable electrical connection. Crimping tools consist of a pair of handles that operate the tool when squeezed together and jaws or dies with dedicated crimping profiles to hold the connector in place. Some tools have a ratchet crimping mechanism to maintain consistent crimping pressure and ensure the connector is fully crimped before the handles are released. To learn how to properly crimp wires, read our comprehensive guide [here](/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/how-to-crimp-wires).

### Types of Crimping Tool

**Mechanical Crimping Tools** or [Plier Crimp Tools](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/cable-connector-crimping-tools/crimp-tools/?applied-dimensions=4294824181) are the most common and are handheld and manually operated.

**Hydraulic Crimping Tools**: [Hydraulic Crimping Tools](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/cable-connector-crimping-tools/crimp-tools/?applied-dimensions=4290833548,4294869782) use hydraulic pressure to assist with crimping allowing them to be used on large cables and connectors.

**Pneumatic Crimping Tools:** Pneumatic crimping tools use compressed air to operate the crimping mechanism.

**Crimping Machines:** [Crimping Machines](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/cable-connector-crimping-tools/crimp-tools/?applied-dimensions=4290833440) are designed to automatically crimp large volumes of wires for production lines.

Some crimping tools are designed to crimp specific connector types such as [Ferrule Crimpers](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/cable-connector-crimping-tools/crimp-tools/?applied-dimensions=4290270206), [RJ45 Crimping Tools](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/cable-connector-crimping-tools/crimp-tools/?applied-dimensions=4293137066) and [BNC Crimp Tools](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/cable-connector-crimping-tools/crimp-tools/?applied-dimensions=4293323963). Other crimp tools use interchangeable dies or jaws to accommodate different connector types for added versatility. Crimping tools are used in a wide range of industries including electrical, automotive, aerospace and telecommunications.

Learn more in our [guide to crimp tools](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/crimp-tools-guide)



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A hydraulic crimping tool, also known as a hydraulic crimper or hydraulic crimping pliers is a crimping tool that uses hydraulic pressure to crimp a connector to form an electrical connection. A hydraulic crimping tool consists of a pair of handles, a hydraulic pump mechanism along with jaws or interchangeable dies. The stripped wire is inserted into the crimp connector which is then positioned into the jaws or appropriate die cavity of the hydraulic crimper. The handles of the crimp tool are then squeezed together activating a hydraulic pump mechanism causing the hydraulic fluid to be pressurized which forces the dies to close around the crimp connector to create a secure crimp. Once the connector is fully crimped the hydraulic pressure is relieved and the handles of the tool are released allowing the jaws or dies to open and the fully crimped connector to be removed. Another type of hydraulic crimping tool is the battery-operated hydraulic crimping tool which works on the same principles as a manual hydraulic crimping tool but incorporates a rechargeable battery and motor to generate the hydraulic pressure required for crimping. The advantages of having a motor in a crimp tool means there is less physical effort required by the operator and eliminates the need for manual pumping and additional tooling. Battery operated hydraulic crimpers with their cordless design are portable and ideal for use in fieldwork and installation applications that often take place in remote areas where there may not be a power supply including electrical contracting, automotive and telecommunications.Hydraulic crimping tools provide consistent and uniform crimps and so reduce the number of faulty electrical connections. Using a hydraulic system allows high force to be applied with minimal effort from the operator allowing larger cables or wires to be crimped. Hydraulic crimping tools often have built in safety features including pressure release valves to prevent over crimping. Battery operated hydraulic crimping tools may also have LED indicators to show battery life, crimping status or errors

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A ferrule crimper, ferrule crimping tool or bootlace ferrule crimper is used to crimp ferrules, also known as bootlace ferrules, onto the end of cables or wires. Bootlace ferrules are small plastic or metal sleeves used to terminate stranded wires so they can be inserted into an electrical connector without fraying. The end of the wire is stripped and the appropriate size ferrule is selected and placed on the end of the stripped wire making sure all the strands are inserted into the barrel. The ferrule is inserted into the jaws or die cavity of the ferrule crimper and the handles are squeezed together forcing the crimping jaws or dies to close and compress the ferrule around the wire strands forming a secure crimp. Once a full crimping cycle is complete the handles of the ferrule crimping tool are released, and the crimped ferrule removed. Ferrule crimpers come in a range of designs, some have dedicated crimping slots for specific ferrule sizes, others have dies or jaws that accept different ferrule sizes which can be interchanged. Ferrule crimpers are used in a wide range of industries including electronics, automation and manufacturing as well as by electricians and hobbyists.

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Crimping machines also known as crimping presses or crimping benches are larger and more powerful than the smaller handheld crimping pliers and are designed for the automatic stripping and crimping of wires in large volumes. Crimping machines are mains powered and are either permanently mounted on a benchtop or are portable with a carrying handle enabling them to be easily transported. There are several advantages of using a crimping machine including the ability to perform crimping operations faster, create uniform and reliable crimps and reducing user fatigue associated with manual tools. Crimping machines are ideal for use in industries that have manufacturing and assembly lines where a large numbers of wire connections need to processed quickly and consistently such as electronics manufacturing and contracting and automotive and telecommunication industries.

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