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Die Sets for Presses

Use in assembly operations and light stamping work. They work with manual, powered, and hydraulic presses.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Lg.	Wd.	Clearance	Ht.	Material		Each
2 7/8"	3 1/2"	2"	3 1/2"	Steel	0000000	0000000
3 3/4"	5"	3 1/4"	5"	Steel	0000000	000000
4 3/8"	6 1/2"	2 5/8"	5"	Steel	0000000	000000
5"	8 1/2"	3 3/4"	6 3/4"	Steel	0000000	000000
6"	9 1/2"	3 3/4"	6 3/4"	Steel	0000000	000000
7"	10 3/8"	3 3/4"	6 3/4"	Steel	0000000	000000

Heavy Duty Die Sets for Presses

Hot-rolled steel press plates and hardened steel bushings give these die sets the strength to handle punching and metal forming applications. Use them with manual, powered, and hydraulic presses.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

				Mounting Slots
Lg.	Wd.	Clearance	Ht.	No. of	Wd.	Material		Each
6 9/16"	6 3/4"	3 3/8"	6"	2	3/4"	Steel	0000000	0000000
6 3/4"	8"	3 3/8"	6"	2	3/4"	Steel	0000000	000000
7 3/4"	8"	3 1/4"	6"	2	3/4"	Steel	0000000	000000
10 3/4"	12"	3 1/4"	6"	2	3/4"	Steel	0000000	00000000

Quick-Setup Die Sets for Presses

These dies have a plate on top of the upper die and a 1/2"-13 tool adapter that connects the die and ram for quick setup. Use them with manual, powered, and hydraulic presses for assembly operations and light stamping work.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

					Tool Adapter
Lg.	Wd.	Clearance	Ht.	Material	Lg.	Thread Size	Features		Each
2 7/8"	3 1/2"	2"	3 1/2"	Steel	4 1/2"	1/2"-13	Ram Attachment	0000000	0000000
3 3/4"	5"	3 1/4"	5"	Steel	4 1/2"	1/2"-13	Ram Attachment	0000000	000000
4 3/8"	6 1/2"	2 5/8"	5"	Steel	4 1/2"	1/2"-13	Ram Attachment	0000000	000000
5"	8 1/2"	3 3/4"	6 3/4"	Steel	4 1/2"	1/2"-13	Ram Attachment	0000000	000000
6"	9 1/2"	3 3/4"	6 3/4"	Steel	4 1/2"	1/2"-13	Ram Attachment	0000000	000000
7"	10 3/8"	3 3/4"	6 3/4"	Steel	4 1/2"	1/2"-13	Ram Attachment	0000000	000000

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

Wire Tamper-Seal Tag Presses

For Lead Locks

For Lead and Aluminum Locks

Squeeze the handles together to seal locks on tamper-seal tags.

Presses for lead and aluminum locks have an adjustable flat die that lets you fine-tune the depth of the impression on the seal.

Replace a blank die, or switch to a new engraved message with extra dies. Only the adjustable flat die can be replaced on presses for lead and aluminum locks.

To Order: For engraved dies, please specify up to four characters including spaces for the top and bottom dies. Extra dies can have only one custom message.

Presses								Extra Dies
Die Type	For Max. Lock Dia.	Opening Style	Overall Lg.	Material	Includes		Each		Each
For Lead Locks
Blank	0.438"	Spring Assisted	5"	Steel	Two Flat Dies	000000	000000	000000	000000
Engraved	0.438"	Spring Assisted	5"	Steel	Two Flat Dies	000000	000000	000000	00000
For Lead and Aluminum Locks
Blank	0.563"	Spring Assisted	8"	Iron	One Flat Die, One Adjustable Flat Die	000000	000000	0000000	00000
Engraved	0.563"	Spring Assisted	8"	Iron	One Flat Die, One Adjustable Flat Die	000000	000000	0000000	00000