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Hydraulic Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

The high-pressure pumping system in these crimpers creates enough force to crimp large copper and aluminum lugs. They come with a replaceable pressure cartridge that lasts for 10,000 to 12,000 compressions. They crimp using dies, so they crimp a wider range of lug sizes and are less complicated than dieless crimpers. The head swivels 180°.

Dies are required. These crimpers accept U-type dies for Alcoa, Burndy, Panduit, T&B, and Blackburn 12-ton tools. We list lug markings for two common manufacturers to help choose the correct die for your compression lug.

Crimpers									Replacement Pressure Cartridges
Jaw Opening	For Wire Type	Compression Force, tons	Lg.	Material	Handle Material	Includes		Each		Each
1.00"	Solid, Stranded	12	23"	Steel	Fiberglass	Plastic Carrying Case, Pressure Cartridge	000000	000000000	000000	0000000
1.65"	Solid, Stranded	12	25"	Steel	Fiberglass	Plastic Carrying Case, Pressure Cartridge	000000	00000000	000000	000000

Required Dies

For Wire Gauge			For Lug Marking
Copper	Aluminum	Color	T&B	Burndy		Each
6	8	Blue	24	7	0000000	0000000
4	6	Gray	29	8	0000000	000000
2	__	Brown	33	10	0000000	000000
1	4	Green	37	11	0000000	000000
1/0	2	Pink	42	12	0000000	000000
2/0	__	Black	45	13	0000000	000000
3/0	__	Orange	50	14	0000000	000000
4/0	__	Purple	54	15	0000000	000000
250 MCM	__	Yellow	62	16	0000000	000000
300 MCM	__	White	66, 66H	17	0000000	000000
350 MCM	__	Red	71, 71H	18	0000000	000000
400 MCM	__	Blue	76, 76H	19	0000000	000000
500 MCM	__	Brown	087	21	0000000	000000
600 MCM	400 MCM	Green	94, 94H	22	0000000	000000
750 MCM	__	Black	106, 106H	24	0000000	000000

Dieless Hydraulic Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers


	Four-Point Indent
	One-Point Indent

The high-pressure pumping system in these crimpers creates enough force to crimp large copper and aluminum lugs without using dies. Instead of dies, adjust the settings for different compression connector sizes. The head rotates 350° so you can crimp at any angle and maneuver these tools in tight spaces. Each crimper includes 10 test kits for periodically testing that the pumping system activates at the proper pressure.

Crimpers with four-point indent form a more secure connection than crimpers with a one-point indent, but have a lower compression force and cannot be used with as large of lugs.

Crimpers with one-point indent form a consistent crimp that resembles a half-moon.

For Wire Gauge
Copper	Aluminum	For Wire Type	Compression Force, tons	Lg.	Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Includes		Each
Four-Point Indent
4-750 MCM	6-750 MCM	Solid, Stranded	6	21"	Aluminum	Aluminum	Rubber	Metal Carrying Case	0000000	000000000
One-Point Indent
4-1000 MCM	6-1000 MCM	Solid, Stranded	12	26"	Aluminum	Fiberglass	Rubber	Plastic Carrying Case	0000000	00000000

Dies for Cordless Compression Lug and Splice Crimpers

Attach these dies to your cordless crimper to secure compression lug and butt splice connectors onto cable. They’re easy to swap out, so you can quickly crimp across a range of connector sizes.

Individual Dies

For Wire			6 Ton Compression Force		12 Ton Compression Force
Gauge	Type	Material		Each		Each
For Copper Connectors
8	Stranded	Steel	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
6	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
4	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
2	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
2/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
3/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
4/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
250 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
300 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
350 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
400 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
500 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
600 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
750 MCM	Stranded	Steel	000000	00	0000000	000000
For Aluminum Connectors
8	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
6	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
4	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
2	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
2/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
3/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
4/0	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
250 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
300 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
350 MCM	Stranded	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
400 MCM	Stranded	Steel	000000	00	0000000	000000
500 MCM	Stranded	Steel	000000	00	0000000	000000
600 MCM	Stranded	Steel	000000	00	0000000	000000
750 MCM	Stranded	Steel	000000	00	0000000	000000

Die Sets

6 Ton Compression Force
No. of Pieces	For Wire Gauge	Type	Material	Container Type		Each
For Copper Connectors
15	8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 250 MCM, 300 MCM, 350 MCM, 400 MCM, 500 MCM, 600 MCM	Stranded	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	000000000
For Aluminum Connectors
12	8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 250 MCM, 300 MCM, 350 MCM	Stranded	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	00000000
12 Ton Compression Force
For Copper Connectors
15	6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 250 MCM, 300 MCM, 350 MCM, 400 MCM, 500 MCM, 600 MCM, 750 MCM	Stranded	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	00000000
For Aluminum Connectors
15	6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 250 MCM, 300 MCM, 350 MCM, 400 MCM, 500 MCM, 600 MCM, 750 MCM	Stranded	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	00000000

Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves

Compress sleeves onto rope and wire rope with less effort than standard compression tools. Tools include a replaceable cartridge that lasts up to 10,000 compressions. Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.

Tools
		Handle						Replacement Dies		Replacement Cartridges
For Compression Sleeve Material (Wire Rope Dia.)	For Stop Material (Wire Rope Dia.)	Material	Color	Overall Lg.	Includes		Each		Each		Each
Aluminum (5/16")	Aluminum (5/16")	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	000000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
Aluminum (5/16")	__	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Aluminum (7/16"); Copper (1/2")	__	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Aluminum (1/2")	__	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (3/16")	__	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (1/4")	Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (5/16")	__	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (3/8")	__	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
Copper (7/16”)	__	Fiberglass	Yellow	23"	Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case	000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

Compress sleeves with more strength than hydraulic hand tools. Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.

Tools							Replacement Dies
For Compression Sleeve Material (Wire Rope Dia.)	For Compression Sleeve Material (Rope Dia.)	Handle Material	Overall Lg.	Includes		Each		Each
Aluminum (3/8")	Aluminum (3/8")	Steel	29"	Case, Die, Measuring Gauge	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000
Aluminum (1/2")	Aluminum (1/2")	Steel	29"	Case, Die, Measuring Gauge	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000
Copper (9/16”)	__	Steel	29"	Case, Die, Measuring Gauge	000000	00000000	0000000	000000
Copper (5/8”)	__	Steel	29"	Case, Die, Measuring Gauge	000000	00000000	0000000	000000
Stainless Steel (1/4")	__	Steel	29"	Case, Die, Measuring Gauge	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—For Lifting

Install with a compression tool to create a strong, permanent loop. Compression sleeves are also known as ferrules, crimps, swaging, and splicing sleeves. They're compatible with Nicopress compression tools.

Tin-plated copper sleeves have mild corrosion resistance.

Zinc-plated copper sleeves are more corrosion resistant than tin-plated or black-oxide copper.

18-8 stainless steel sleeves have excellent corrosion resistance to chemicals.

Warning: Fittings must match rope diameter and be installed correctly to obtain maximum holding power. Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.

Sleeves
For Wire Rope									Compression Tools
Dia.	Construction	Sleeve Lg.	Required Number of Compressions	Capacity	Specifications Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Compression Tool Type		Each
Tin-Plated Copper
For Steel and Stainless Steel Rope
3/8"	6 × 19 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core	1 3/16"	4	100% of the Rope's Capacity	ASME B30.9, MS51844	2	0000000	000000	Hydraulic	00000000	000000000
For Stainless Steel Rope
1/2"	6 × 19 IWRC 7 × 7 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC	1 7/8"	3	100% of the Rope's Capacity	ASME B30.9, MS51844	1	0000000	00000	Hydraulic	00000000	00000000
Zinc-Plated Copper
For Steel Rope
3/8"	6 × 19 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core	1 1/4"	4	100% of the Rope's Capacity	ASME B30.9, MS51844	2	0000000	00000	Hydraulic	00000000	00000000
1/2"	6 × 19 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core	1 7/8"	6	100% of the Rope's Capacity	ASME B30.9, MS51844	1	000000	00000	Hydraulic	00000000	00000000
18-8 Stainless Steel
For Steel and Stainless Steel Rope
1/4"	6 × 19 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core	1 1/8"	1	100% of the Rope's Capacity	ASME B30.9, MS51844	1	000000	0000	Hydraulic Bench-Top	00000000	00000000
For Stainless Steel Rope
7/32"	6 × 19 IWRC 7 × 7 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC	7/8"	1	100% of the Rope's Capacity	ASME B30.9, MS51844	1	0000000	0000	__	000000	00

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting

An economical option for light-duty tethering, securing, and suspending. Compression sleeves are also known as ferrules, crimps, swaging, and splicing sleeves. They're compatible with Nicopress compression tools.

Sleeves
For Wire Rope								Compression Tools
Dia.	Construction	Sleeve Lg.	Required Number of Compressions	Capacity	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Compression Tool Type		Each
Aluminum
For Steel Rope
3/8"	1 × 19 Strand Core 1 × 7 Strand Core 3 × 7 Hollow Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 7 × 7 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core	1 7/16"	5	100% of the Rope's Capacity	5	000000	00000	Hydraulic	00000000	000000000
1/2"	1 × 19 Strand Core 1 × 7 Strand Core 3 × 7 Hollow Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 7 × 7 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core	2 1/8"	4	100% of the Rope's Capacity	5	0000000	00000	Hydraulic	00000000	00000000