Hand Crimp Tool attaches unisex connectors.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for FlatSnap® unisex connectors, closed-head ETCO Hand Crimper features locating nest, which positions and holds connector to let user create F-crimp with one hand. Parallel stroke assures even crimp and ratchet control to complete crimping cycle. Suited for use in confined spaces, crimper enables harness making in shop and field where reliable connector that cannot pull apart or vibrate loose under adverse conditions is required.
Original Press Release:
Hand Crimp Tool Attaches Unisex Connector Fast
A new, compact hand crimp tool that features a locating nest that properly positions the unisex connector's open barrel ear section to create an "F" crimp is being introduced by ETCO Incorporated of Warwick, Rhode Island.
The ETCO Hand Crimper for their FlatSnap® unisex connector is a closed-head tool featuring a locating nest which positions and holds the connector to let a user easily create an "F" crimp with a one-handed grip. Providing a parallel stroke that assures an even crimp and ratchet control to complete the crimping cycle, the tool has been tested to perform over 50,000 cycles.
Designed for use in confined spaces, the ETCO Hand Crimper is suitable for harness making in the shop and field where a highly reliable FlatSnap® unisex connector that cannot pull apart or vibrate loose under adverse conditions is required. The unisex design simplifies assembly and can rapidly mate and un-mate without force or performance degradation.
The ETCO Hand Crimper sells for $175.00 and is available from stock. FlatSnap® unisex connectors are priced from $25.00 to $400.00 per 1,000 depending upon quantity.
For more information contact:
ETCO Incorporated
John J. Macaluso, VP Marketing
25 Bellows St.
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 467-2400 FAX (401) 941-2453
e-mail: jmacaluso@etco.com
www.etco.com
