Crimper offers one-handed operation for advance and retract.

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Featuring 350° rotary head, PATRIOT(TM) IN-LINE(TM) crimping tool incorporates hydraulic pump generating 6 tons of crimping force. Unit provides consistent connection on range of copper and aluminum terminals and splices, overhead taps, full tension splices, and deadends. With 14.4 V Ni-MH battery and interchangeable jaws using W and X style dies in permanent D3 groove, crimper is supplied with carrying case, battery charger, and two 2.6 AH batteries.




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FCI Introduces the Patriot(TM) In-Line(TM) Tool



Newly Designed Battery Actuated Hydraulic Self-Contained Crimping Tool Offers True One-handed Operation for Advance, Retract, and Hold

FCI, a leading manufacturer and provider of connector solutions to the industrial, energy, application tooling and automotive industries, introduces the newly designed PATRIOT(TM) IN-LINE(TM) hydraulic crimping tool. With more crimps per charge, ergonomic design, and a 14.4V Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH) battery, the PATRIOT IN-LINE tool is your crimping solution.

Offering trouble-free operation, the PATRIOT IN-LINE tools incorporates a high speed hydraulic pump generating 6 tons of crimping force. The battery actuated hydraulic crimper provides a consistent, reliable connection on a range of copper and aluminum terminals and splices, overhead taps, full tension splices and deadends. Its high-capacity, Ni-MH battery eliminates voltage depression, maximizing the number of crimps per charge. The IN-LINE tools feature a 350º rotatable head for operation in virtually any position.

The PATRIOT IN-LINE tool features interchangeable MD6 series jaws capable of using "W" and "X" style dies in the permanent D3 crimping groove. The IN-LINE tools audible "pop-off" crimp indicator provides a consistent, reliable connection every time. The PATRIOT IN-LINE tool is supplied with a durable high-impact formed carrying case, battery charger and two high capacity 14.4 volt 2.6 AH batteries.

Each PATMD6-14V crimping tools use standard BURNDY(TM) dies and off-the-shelf BURNDY(TM) connectors available worldwide, and comes with a three year limited warranty on the tool.

About FCI
With operations in 30 countries and sales of 1.28 billion euros in 2005, FCI is a leading manufacturer of connectors. Our 13,500 employees are committed to providing customers with high-quality, innovative products for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.

For more information: www.fciconnect.com

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