Knipex Self-Adjusting Crimping Pliers for wire ferrules with lateral access burnished, with multi-component grips 180 mm 97 53 04

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Knipex pliers are adored all over because of their proven and tested quality. If you happen to have them in your tool bag, they will create a professional impression of you. So, why not get the professional Knipex ferrule crimper to boost your profile as a career electrician or industrial control tech? What’s in the kit besides the big name?

The only downside of the Knipex is the prohibitive price. It costs at least 5 times more than the Preciva but it is really worth the price. You get what you pay for. I recommend that you get the kit instead of the bare tool, especially if you are just getting started with ferrules. It will save you from the hassle of having to buy the wire ferrule sleeves separately.You will also find multi tool crimping pliers such as the Knipex multicrimp that come with a range of interchangeable die sets for crimping various types of bootlace ferrules and regular crimp connectors. Wire ferrule crimping pliers come either as a bare tool or as a kit. The kit includes an assortment of different sizes of ferrules. Some ferrule crimping tool kits even include a compartmentalized carry case for both the tool and the collection of ferrule crimps. With the right tools, you can ensure a secure connection between the cable and the connector even without great effort. With KNIPEX's diverse crimping range, all common connections can be crimped. Thanks to the simple application, efficient and simple implementation is ensured. Sometimes if you are connecting the stranded wire to a screw terminal, the screw could split the strands apart. This can cause some strands not to be used effectively, which can result in a poor electrical connection. Instead of the typical extra spacers, the ratcheting action of the Preciva tool has an adjustment cam for tweaking the pressure the jaws apply onto the ferrule sleeves. This feature helps you control the pressure you exert on the ferrule tubes to prevent the jaws from puncturing them or not crimping tight enough. It also increases the usability of the tool even on small ferrules such as the 24AWG size.

Crimping pliers for wire ferrules exert pressure on both ferrule and wire from all sides via four crimping parts. In this way, when choosing the right crimping profile or using an automatic crimping tool due to plastic deformation, a mechanically firm and electrically secure connection is achieved. A wire ferrule is easy to install. You just slide it over the stripped wire end and compress it with a ferrule crimper. While you can regular crimpers or pliers to compress the ferrule, the outcome is not that great.During the process, it is important that the crimping pressure is applied evenly across the crimping profile. The best way to do this is to use a parallel crimping motion. You can tell the type of profile on a ferrule crimping tool by counting the number of teeth on the zigzag crimper. Hexagonal ferrule crimping pliers have 6 teeth while square ferrule crimpers have 4 teeth. 2. Ratcheting or non-ratcheting crimping action Ferrule terminals also protect stranded wire ends against fraying, facilitate termination, and aid in wire identification. They also ensure compliance with wiring standards, especially in Europe where it is mandatory to use bootlace terminals on stranded electrical wires. If you do not manage the strands of a flexible cable properly after stripping it, you could be shooting yourself in the foot. The loose wire strands can get into the wrong places in your circuitry and short things up. Besides the high leverage design, Wiha ferrule crimper pliers have a movable template that you can use when crimping insulated ferrules to avoid squeezing the plastic collars.

That being said, hex crimped ferrules have a slight advantage over other crimp profiles when dealing with small ferrule sleeves. From experience, the extra crimping points of a hex ferrule crimper result in a significantly firmer crimp. The price for the Preciva ferrule crimping kit is unbeatable. It is such a good value for money, especially with the bonus of 1900 wire ferrules pieces that can last a lifetime. Downsides Unlike the preciva which only offers a crimping capacity of 20 – 10 AWG (0.25mm2 to 10mm2), Knipex crimper can compress ferrules of sizes 0.08mm2 to 16mm2 (28 – 6 AWG). This means that the tool is more suitable for industrial applications where the wire sizes may vary from very small to large. For example, you will find 24 AWG stranded cables or above in the communication lines of industrial PLC machines and you would need the Knipex to crimp them. Ease of use This German-made ferrule crimper has a hexagonal compression slot that is what you need when compressing ferrules for round terminals. The crimper’s mechanism offers good leverage that makes the work of crimping ferrule less stressful. Outstanding feature In this article, I look at ferrule crimping and more importantly, the best ferrule crimper pliers for securing ferrule sleeves. What is a Wire Ferrule?Unless you work with specific wire gauges, I suggest you select a ferrule crimper that can press ferrules on general wire sizes. Ideally, a crimping range of 10AWG to 20AWG should suffice. Overall, ferrule sleeves or bootlace terminals are essential for securing the loose ends of stranded electrical wires. They give flexible wire the properties of solid core wire at the connection point, effectively improving electrical conductivity. Although the Wiha ferrule crimper is more expensive than many ferrule crimping pliers brands, its price is worth the quality you get. The tool has a solid construction, fits well in the hands, and makes crimping fun. You will not hear parts moving inside when you shake it as you would on some cheap generic brands.

Cable ferrule crimping pliers operate either through a ratcheting or non-ratcheting action. The best ferrule crimpers are those that utilize a ratchet mechanism to compress the crimps. Versatility is also demonstrated by models that, in addition to crimping, are also suitable for stripping and cutting cables. The Knipex 97 53 04 crimp tool is generally easy to use. It has a smooth ratcheting action and it is easy to adjust the crimping slot by hand to accept various wire sizes. The tool is also comfortable in the hand. The plastic on the handles feels a bit smoother and gentler. Downsides Due to the large number of different plug connections, crimping pliers in many different versions are required. As a rule, these pliers are operated with one hand - but there are also models for particularly large conductor cross-sections that facilitate two-hand operation thanks to their favorable design. The ratcheting action ensures you apply less force on the handle to achieve the same or better crimping quality than you would with a non-ratcheting crimper.However, you cannot get the benefits of ferrule sleeves if you don’t use the right tool to install them correctly. And there is no better tool than a ferrule crimper. In fact, because ferrule crimpers with a ratcheting action require less hand strength, they are called labor-saving crimpers. They are so easy to use even for teens and the elderly. 3. Crimp capacity In general, the Wiha ferrule crimper is one of the best hex-style wire ferrule crimping pliers money can buy. It offers exceptional quality and reliability. And its quality-to-price ratio is outstanding, making it an excellent choice for professionals such as electricians who terminate stranded electrical wires for a living. Conclusion But if you already have enough ferrules for your project, you can save some money by spending on the tool alone. 5. Overall build