Cushion gripped crimp handle takes on wider coax

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Aug 20, 2002

Large diameter coaxial cables such as the LMR-400, LMR-600, WBC-400 and WBC-600 require heavy duty crimping tools.

Large diameter coaxial cables such as the LMR-400, LMR-600, WBC-400 and WBC-600 require heavy duty crimping tools.

The new RFA-4009-20 cushion gripped crimp handle weighs only 1.3lb, and is designed to deliver piston-driven compression for installation of crimp ferrules on large diameter cables.

For safety and efficiency, the ratchet mechanism is designed to release only after the ferrule is completely crimped.

Two die sets are available for use with this crimp handle: the RFA-4009-01 has a 0.610in hex cavity for use with 0.600in diameter cable; and the RFA-4009-02 is designed for use with 0.400in diameter cable with a 0.429in hex cavity for ferrules and a 0.118in hex cavity for contacts.

The RFA-4009 kit contains the RFA-4009-20 handle and both the RFA-4009-01 and RFA-4009-02 die sets packaged together in a foam lined, sturdy, plastic case with expansion slots to accommodate four additional die sets.