Knipex Twistor 16 Hand Ratcheting Crimp Tool for Wire Ferrules, 0.08 → 16mm² Wire

The Knipex 16 Series Cable Crimper for end sleeves has a square crimp profile and high cable crimping capacity. It has a 360° rotating crimping die, with 8 tactile locking positions and has a high crimping quality. It is self-adjusting so there is no risk of crimping errors due to using the wrong crimping die or setting.

- 360° rotating crimping head with 8 engagement positions
- Square crimp profile, crimping range
- Crimping of wire end ferrules possible in almost any working position
- Crimping tool automatically adjusts to the individual sections
- Crimp opening accessible from both sides, end sleeves can be moved
- Crimping of twin end sleeves up to 2 x 6 mm² is possible
- Crimp quality is always high thanks to the forced locking (can be unlocked)
- Lightweight and handy tool, hand force reduced by lever mechanisms
- Compact design
- Ergonomic handles
- Slim head for ideal accessibility
- Capacities mm² / AWG : from 0.14 to 16 mm², AWG from 28 to 5
- Material: special grade chrome vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened

Crimping pliers can be used in many applications:
- Maintenance and repair
- Electrical installations
- Crimp shop

- To maintain proper operation and long service life, the shafts and other moving parts should be lubricated regularly.
- Lubrication* is recommended at least every 10,000 cycles when the tool is exposed to dirt or other contaminants.
- The setting of the crimping die ranges should also be checked. - Adjustment of the pressure setting pin is necessary when the tool preload decreases significantly.

*Use a light non-mineral oil