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KNIPEX Four-Mandrel Crimping System Platform

The KNIPEX four-mandrel crimping system platform is a modular crimping system for precise crimping of turned pin and socket contacts. Thanks to interchangeable locators,  it allows flexible adaptation to well over 1,000 connector types and sizes from all major manufacturers, whilst maintaining consistently high crimping quality.

Procedure

1. Select pliers
2. Select locator
3. Check settings online
Already have a specific application in mind?

Discover the digital product advisor and find the right crimping pliers
and locator for turned pin and socket contacts.

Zangenauswahl

1. Select pliers

Available for two capacity ranges: the 63 version for 0.08 - 2.5 mm² and the 65 version for 0.14 - 6 mm². Both models are available with either an analogue or digital display.

Capacity: 0.08 - 2.5 mm²

AWG: 28 - 14
Max. contact diameter: 5 mm

97 52 63 A

Analogue

97 52 63 DG A

Digital display (DG)

Capacity: 0.14 - 6 mm²

AWG: 26 - 10
Max. contact diameter: 7.5 mm

97 52 65 A

Analogue

97 52 65 DG A

Digital display (DG)

Key features

Digital display


DG variants with digital display and electronic wear monitoring (patented) with warning function

Precise crimping mandrel feed


Crimping mandrel feed adjustable in 0.01 mm increments using an adjustment wheel

Reliable crimping


Reliable crimping due to synchronous feed of the crimping mandrels

Release lock


Reliable and consistently high crimp quality thanks to a release lock in accordance with IEC 60352 (positive lock, unlockable)

Digital functions

Available on the 97 52 63 DG A and 97 52 65 DG A variants with digital display.

Fine crimping mandrel adjustment

Adjustable in 0.01 mm increments using an adjustment wheel

Adjustable units of measurement

Settings in mm, inches or
equivalent selector positions
according to MIL

Wear monitoring

With wear prediction function and remaining service life indicator in per cent

Recalibration function

Includes a calibration mandrel
for checking the basic setting

Included in the set:

Hotspot Vierdorn

Plastic case

With foam insert

Plastic case

Four-mandrel crimping pliers

Available for different capacity ranges, optionally with analogue or digital display

Four-mandrel crimping pliers

Slot positions

For up to 3 optional locators from the 97 59 63/65 xxx series

Slot positions

Calibration mandrel

For checking the default settings

Calibration mandrel

Two hex keys

For fitting or changing the locators

Two hex keys

Plastic case

With foam insert

Plastic case

Four-mandrel crimping pliers

Available for different capacity ranges, optionally with analogue or digital display

Four-mandrel crimping pliers

Slot positions

For up to 3 optional locators from the 97 59 63/65 xxx series

Slot positions

Calibration mandrel

For checking the default settings

Calibration mandrel

Two hex keys

For fitting or changing the locators

Two hex keys
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2. Select contact holder

The range of applications for the crimping pliers can be adapted to connectors from all major manufacturers by swapping the locators.

Easy to use
Quick change

The locators can be fitted or changed in
a matter of seconds using two hex keys

Easy to adjust

The correct setting can be adjusted using the spring-loaded clutch by pulling and turning

Locators for the 63 series models

Capacity: 0.08 - 2.5 mm²

Locators for the 65 series models

Capacity: 0.14 - 6 mm²

Also suitable for other plug or connector types.

Discover the digital product advisor now and find the right crimping tool.

3. Einstellwerte online prüfen

3. Check settings online

The required setting values for plugs and connectors are available online at any time. To do this select the relevant locator and open the corresponding settings table.

Find the correct setting table for contact holders.
Verpressen

4. Crimping

The synchronous feed of the crimping mandrels enables a uniform, seamless (gas-tight) crimping of the copper strands in the contact.

Crimping result
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63 series models

Capacity: 0.08 - 2.5 mm²
AWG: 28 - 14
Max. contact diameter: 5 mm

97 52 63 A

Analogue

97 52 63 DG A

Digital display (DG)

65 series models

Capacity: 0.14 - 6 mm²
AWG: 26 - 10
Max. contact diameter: 7.5 mm

97 52 65 A

Analogue

97 52 65 DG A

Digital display (DG)

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