Crimping Tools perform range of electrical splices.
Press Release Summary:
Able to accommodate variety of electrical terminals and splices, offerings include hydraulic pumps, controls, and hose; heavy-duty crimp heads for shank dies; medium-duty crimp heads and hand tools for U-dies; and integrated crimp die tooling for SOLISTRAND terminals. Portable, battery-powered hydraulic unit and self-contained power unit are also available. All tools operate at 10,000 psi and suit crimping applications requiring up to 12 tons of crimp force.
Original Press Release:
Hydraulic Crimp Tooling for Electrical Splices
New U-Die Design Crimps at 12 Tons
HARRISBURG, Pa. - March 2, 2007 - Tyco Electronics Corporation has introduced a new line of hydraulic tooling and U-dies for a range of electrical terminals and splices. The new line of hydraulic crimping products includes a selection of hydraulic pumps, controls and hose, heavy-duty crimp heads for shank dies, medium-duty crimp heads and hand tools for U-dies, and integrated crimp die tooling for SOLISTRAND terminals. For applications requiring additional portability, a portable battery-powered hydraulic unit, and a self-contained power unit are available. Heavy-gauge electrical terminals are typically used in power distribution or grounding applications in electrical construction, industrial machinery, welding equipment, aerospace, railway and other applications.
The new hydraulic crimping tools operate at 10,000 psi, and in combination with the interchangeable U-dies and heads, are suitable for crimping applications requiring up to 12 tons of crimp force. U-dies accommodate stroke options of 1 inch or 1.5 inches.
The new line of hydraulic crimp tooling can be used to terminate AMPLI-BOND, AMPOWER, AMPOWER Quick Disconnect, COPALUM, SOLISTRAND, STRATO-THERM, and TERMINYL terminals in addition to a range of terminals made by other manufacturers. The typical wire range that the new line of hydraulic crimp tooling can terminate is 8AWG up to 1000MCM.
For more information hydraulic crimp tooling, terminals, and splices, contact Tyco Electronics' technical support center at 1-800-522-6752 or send email to newproducts@tycoelectronics.com
About Tyco Electronics Corporation
Tyco Electronics is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems, with 2006 sales of $12.7 billion to customers in 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.
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