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 TE Connectivity, a premium grade hand operated crimping tool designed to high specifications using high-quality materials for producing top quality consistent crimps with optimal electrical and mechanical performance. The premium grade tools are easy to use and require minimum operator skill to produce high quality crimps to specified parameters. The crimping tool consists of handles with an upper jaw platform and a lower jaw platform between which secure the die assembly. The crimp tool also includes a CERTI-CRIMP tool ratchet and a locator which helps to position the contact in the tool. The handles of the crimp tool are set to specific pressures to meet different crimp force requirements. The whole design of this premium handing crimping tool ensures that a complete crimp cycle is achieved regardless of operator fatigue or tool wear and tear.

The CERTI-CRIMP ratchet feature is factory set to stay locked until the handles of the tool are fully closed and the dies are bottomed. This prevents partial crimps by ensuring that a full crimping cycle is achieved. The CERTI-CRIMP ratchet also enables the operator to repeatedly produce consistent, high-quality crimps.

This TETRA-CRIMP crimp tool features an emergency ratchet release which is used by the operator to release the ratchet if a terminal has not been positioned correctly

• High specification design using high-quality material
• Minimum operator skill required
• CERTI-CRIMP ratchet mechanism guarantees full crimp cycle
• Locator for accurate positioning of the contact
• Ergonomically designed handles with pre-set handle force pressures
• Emergency ratchet release

This TE Connectivity premium Grade crimping tool is ideal for use in low production runs, prototype work and repairs and any other application that requires consistent, high-quality terminations. This CERTI-CRIMP premium grade hand crimp tool is also suitable for use in most military, UL and CSA applications

Are the Die Sets Supplied with this Tool?
No, the die sets need to be purchased separately:
Stock number 864-7165 is a die set for crimping Ultra-Fast Fully Insulated FASTON terminals with a wire size of 26 to 22 AWG
Stock number 245-5468 is a die set for crimping Ultra-Fast Fully Plus Fully Insulated FASTON terminals with a wire size of 22 to 18 AWG
Stock number 864-7161 is a die set for crimping Ultra-Fast Fully Plus Fully Insulated FASTON terminals with a wire size of 16 to 14 AWG
Stock number 245-5367 is a die set for crimping Ultra-Fast Fully Fully Insulated FASTON terminals with a wire size of 22 to 18 AWG
Stock number 245-5373 is a die set for crimping Ultra-Fast Fully Fully Insulated FASTON terminals with a wire size of 16 to 14 AWG

Is this Crimping Tool Easy to Use?
Yes, the premium grade crimping tools are designed to be used with minimum operator skill. The manufacturer datasheet on our website gives clear instructions on how to use the tool

What is the Service Life of this Crimping Tool?
A potential service life of over 50000 cycles is possible if the tool is properly maintained and the tools is repairable