Effortless crimping from every working angle
- Rotatable 360 degree crimp head: You can comfortably crimp wire ferrules in confined switchboards thanks to the 360° rotating head.
- Automatic self adjusting mechanism: The Knipex pliers automatically adjust to single conductors from 0.14 to 16 mm² and twin ferrules.
- Consistent high crimping quality: The releasable ratchet mechanism ensures a reliable square crimp profile for optimal electrical contact every single time.
With the Knipex TWISTOR16 97 53 18, you can crimp wire ferrules effortlessly from any working position. The 360° rotatable crimp head with 8 locking positions provides easy access in confined distribution cabinets, allowing insertions from both the front and side. Manual adjustments are no longer needed: the self-adjusting mechanism adapts automatically to single conductors from 0.14 to 16 mm² and twin ferrules up to 2 x 6 mm². The releasable ratchet mechanism guarantees a consistent square crimp profile for reliable electrical connections. Thanks to the crimp die accessible from both sides, extra-long ferrules pass through smoothly while ergonomic multi-component grips reduce hand fatigue.
Product description
- Shrink head 360° rotatable, with 8 insertion positions
- Square crimping profile, large capacity range from 0.14 to 16 mm²
- Crimping end sleeves is possible from practically any working position
- The crimping pliers adjust automatically to the various cross cuts
- Shrink opening accessible from both sides, very long end sleeves can be pushed onwards
- Crimping of twin end sleeves up to 2 x 6 mm² possible
- Consistently high crimp quality thanks to forced closure (cannot be locked)
- Light and handy tool, manual force strengthened by knee lever mechanism