Micro-Crimping Tool performs 150,000 crimps in service life.

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Powered by 10.8 V Li-ion battery, Sta-Kon® BAT22-6NV2 features one-button operation for controlling all tooling functions and electronic control with lock functions that monitors complete closing of dies. Electromechanical tool also offers automatic retraction when operation is complete and manual retraction when needed. Multifunction LED displays provide workplace illumination, maintenance display, and data transfer. Key ring is included for use with tool balancer and to secure tool in field.

Original Press Release:

Thomas & Betts Adds Electromechanical Micro-Crimping Tool to Sta-Kon® Line

New Sta-Kon BAT22-6NV2 Tool Performs Approximately 150,000 Crimps in Service Life

MEMPHIS, Tenn., – Thomas & Betts (T&B) expanded its line of Sta-Kon® wire termination tools with the addition of the battery-operated Sta-Kon BAT22-6NV2 electromechanical micro-crimping tool, which performs approximately 150,000 crimps in its expected service life.

The Sta-Kon BAT22-6NV2 includes an extra replacement battery with each unit. It is powered with a high-performance 10.8V lithium-ion battery. The battery’s charge status is displayed on the tool.

“With the addition of the BAT22-6NV2 tool, the Sta-Kon line provides the OEM and MRO markets with a tool that is fast, light and efficient,” said Ralph Donati, product marketing director at T&B. “The BAT22-6NV2 tool is a worthy complement to the Sta-Kon line of premium-quality wire terminals.”

Among the features of the BAT22-6NV2, which were developed in response to operators’ stated needs, are one-button operation for controlling all tooling functions and an electronic control with a lock function that monitors complete closing of the dies. Other features include automatic retraction when operation is complete, manual retraction when needed and powerful drive technology for effortless operation. A key ring is included for use with a tool balancer and to secure the BAT22-6NV2 in the field. Multifunction LED displays provide workplace illumination, maintenance display and data transfer.

For more information about the new Sta-Kon BAT22-6NV2 tool from T&B, please visit www.tnb.com and look for Sta-Kon on the “Brands” tab, or call (888) 862-3289.

Thomas & Betts Corporation, a member of the ABB Group, 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 utility, industrial, commercial, and residential 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. Thomas & Betts’ headquarters are in Memphis, Tenn. For more information, please visit www.tnb.com.