| | Jul 26, 2011 — MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Crimping selected Homac®, Blackburn® and Color-Keyed® connectors and lugs is easier with the new lightweight and ergonomically designed T&B® 6-Ton Battery-Powered Crimping Tool from Thomas & Betts. Featuring a balanced, ergonomic, in-line design, the 6.4-pound crimper operates easily with one hand while yielding six tons of output force. This makes it the perfect choice for crimping service entry connectors and lugs, as well as splicing up to 300 kcmil copper or 4/0 AWG aluminum wire.
“Reducing user fatigue was a key goal in designing the 6-Ton Battery-Powered Crimping Tool,” said Pam Pagenkopf, product manager for Thomas & Betts. “We reduced the tool weight, making one-handed operation possible and improved the ergonomics. Plus, we designed the jaws to rotate 180 degrees, allowing the tool to work better in tight, confined spaces.”
The tool head of the 6-Ton Battery-Powered Crimping Tool includes fixed 5/8-inch BG and D crimp grooves, includes an O-die insert, and is compatible with all W-style dies. Its jaws automatically return to the open position after completing a crimp, but the setting can be disabled to make the tool easier to operate in confined positions. The 6-Ton Battery-Powered Crimping Tool operates quietly with minimum of vibration. It is equipped with a maximum pressure valve for operational safety.
For more information about T&B Tools 6-Ton Battery-Powered Crimping Tool, visit www.tnb.com or call (800) 816-7809.
Thomas & Betts Corporation (NYSE: TNB) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of essential components used to manage the connection, distribution, transmission and reliability of electrical power in industrial, construction and utility applications. With a portfolio of more than 200,000 products marketed under more than 45 premium brand names, Thomas & Betts products are found wherever electricity is used. With headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Thomas & Betts reported revenues of $2 billion and had approximately 8,750 employees in 2010. For more information, please visit www.tnb.com. | |
