A new crimping tool has been released by Weidmüller.
The PZ6 Roto L features a fixed crimp insert and can reduce the need for other tools. This is possible because the tool allows the crimping of lines and wire ferrules (with and without plastic collars) for the entire cross-section range from 0.14 to 6.0 mm² (AWG 24–10), without the need for any other tools.
The tool is also equipped with a secure automatic stop which prevents it from being accidentally opened during the crimping process and helps to prevent time-consuming and costly, faulty crimping. The automatic stop can be released at any time if there is a malfunction.
The tool features an adjustable crimp insert with a fixed locking mechanism. Lines and wire-end ferrules can be simply inserted into the tool either from the front or the side, significantly reducing the effort involved.
The crimp insert integrated into the tool is designed to rotate and can be locked in two positions, which prevents it from being accidentally rotated during the crimping process.
The company has integrated its Omega spring system in the crimping tool which enables simplified processing of various wire cross-sections and uniform distribution of the force across the whole tool. This ensures highly reproducible crimping results.
The tool features an ergonomic handle design and this, along with the material and surface structure of the handles ensures safe, comfortable operation. The company advises, processing at the highest level of 20 percent offers more crimping force with 20 percent less manual force.
The handles have a two-colour design and the hard/hard combination is particularly well suited if oil or other lubricants stick to the handles. This means wire-end ferrules with or without plastic collars can be easily processed. The pull-out forces far exceed the values stipulated in DIN VDE 0660 T. 100 and EN 60947-1/A11.
The requirements of crimped connections are specified in DIN EN 60352-2. An essential quality criterion is the tensile strength achieved for the connection, as well as the avoidance of typical crimping errors.
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