The Knipex 97 81 180 is a 180 mm front-loading crimping pliers designed for crimping wire ferrules to DIN 46228 Part 1 and Part 4 in the range of 0.5 to 6.0 mm. Its longitudinal V-shaped crimping nest accepts wires from the front, making it the tool of choice when side access to conductors is blocked or impossible. A single universal die also handles twin wire ferrules in the range of 2 x 0.25 mm to 2 x 2.5 mm.

Specifications:

• Part number: 97 81 180
• Manufacturer: Knipex
• EAN: 4003773019794
• Product type: Wire ferrule crimping pliers, front loading
• Overall dimensions: 180 x 50 x 13 mm
• Weight: 209 g
• Crimping capacity: 0.5 – 6.0 mm
• AWG range: 20 – 10 AWG
• Number of crimping nests: 1
• Head finish: polished
• Handle finish: plastic coated
• REACH: contains no SVHC
• RoHS: not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Crimps wire ferrules to DIN 46228 Part 1 and Part 4 in the range of 0.5 to 6.0 mm
• Front-loading V-shaped crimping nest allows the wire and ferrule to be inserted from the front face of the tool
• Single universal die also crimps twin wire ferrules from 2 x 0.25 mm to 2 x 2.5 mm
• Compact 180 mm length suited to work in confined and hard-to-reach locations such as narrow and deep control cabinets
• Forged from special tool steel for long service life
• Plastic-coated handles for comfortable grip during repetitive crimping tasks

Applications:

• Terminating flexible conductors with wire ferrules in deep or narrow control panels and switchgear enclosures
• Wiring connections inside flush-mounted distribution boxes and cavity wall boxes where side access is restricted
• Crimping ferrules on conductors in machine and plant terminal boxes with limited working clearance
• Panel wiring where multiple conductors must be front-inserted into ferrules before crimping
• General electrical installation work requiring a compact crimping tool that handles both single and twin wire ferrules

Also known as: Knipex 97 81 180, Knipex 9781180, Knipex 978180, Knipex front-loading ferrule crimper 180mm.