When a crimping tool is used on a terminal, two crimps take place at the same time. One is the electrical connection between conductor and terminal. The other is the insulation crimp which provides strain relief against vibration and tension. It is important that the electrical connection is gas tight without any voids between the wire strands and the terminal. If there any voids present, then corrosion can occur causing resistance and excessive heat which damages the electrical connection. Using a good quality crimping tool will ensure that a full, gas tight crimp is produced preventing future deterioration of the electrical connection and insulation breakage

From Molex a PremiumGrade manual crimping tool made from high-quality materials and designed to crimp to a high specification. This PremiumGrade crimp tool has been tested to a minimum of 50000 cycles. If the tool is looked after and maintained it produces crimps to the highest specification during this life span. This crimping tool consists of two ergonomically designed soft grip handles with an adjustable preload force, ratchet mechanism, die assembly and terminal locator.

The ratchet is pre-set to a specific force and remains locked until the handles of the tool are fully closed and the dies are bottomed. The handles cannot be opened until a full crimping cycle is achieved, preventing partial crimps. Once the cycle is complete the handles will spring open. The ratchet also enables the operator to repeatedly produce consistent, high-quality crimps. If jamming or terminal misplacement occurs the handles can be easily opened using an emergency ratchet release lever

Over time it may be necessary to adjust the pre-set handle load force. This is achieved by using a setting wheel which can be moved anti clockwise to increase the handle force or clockwise to decrease the handle force

This PremiumGrade hand crimping tool features a user-friendly terminal locator and wire stop which accurately position the terminal and holds it securely in place during the crimping process. The locator is pushed into place between the crimping dies and the terminal loaded into the correctly sized nest on the end of the locator. The locator button is released and the terminal is then positioned correctly for crimping. The pre-stripped wire is inserted through the terminal against the wire-stop and crimping can proceed

This PremiumGrade hand crimping tool can be converted from right handed to left handed operation by removing the locator and reversing the upper and lower parts of the tool

• Manufactured from high-quality materials
• Long service life of 50000 cycles minimum
• Ratchet mechanism ensures full crimp cycle
• Emergency ratchet release
• Locator and wire stop for accurate terminal positioning
• Adjustable handle force
• Ergonomically designed handles for comfortable use
• Right and left handed operation
• IPC/WHMA A-620 Class 2 compliant

This PremiumGrade hand crimping tool is designed for use in low volume or field repair applications. This crimp tool is also IPC/WHMA A-620 Class 2 compliant. The IPC/WHMA A-620 standard describes the acceptability criteria for crimped, mechanically secured and soldered interconnections. Class 2 covers service electronic products such as computers, copiers, printers and general production equipment

What Terminals can this Crimping Tool be used with?
This PremiumGrade hand crimping tool is for use with Molex loose piece 2.00mm pitch crimp terminals with a wire size range from 30 AWG to 24 AWG

Are There Any Spares for this Crimping Tool?
Yes, the following spares are available:
Locator Assembly - stock number 173-9637
Return spring - stock number 173-9645
Ratchet spring - stock number 173-9646

Be assured of a gas-resistant crimp with this high-spec crimping tool from Molex, which prevents deterioration of electrical connections and insulation damage. The device's ratchet mechanism, die assembly and terminal locator work together to ensure every crimp is properly completed. This ensures both the electrical connection and the insulation crimp are reliable and protected against strain from vibrations. An emergency ratchet release lever lets you open the device quickly if it gets jammed. Thanks to its soft-grip handles, this tool is comfortable to use, even when you're making multiple connections. It's also easy to find, as it's coloured bright red.

• Ergonomic handles for comfort
• Handles can't be opened until a crimp is completed, preventing partial crimps
• Handle force is adjustable via setting wheel for versatile use
• Operation can be converted from right-handed to left-handed for ease of use

• Industrial automation
• Medical industry
• Automotive manufacturing

You can use this hand-crimping tool with Molex loose-piece 2mm pitch-crimp terminals, with a wire size range from 30 to 24AWG (American Wire Gauge).

Molex Hand Crimping Tools