Hydraulic Cable Crimping Tool

Types of hydraulic crimping tools

Depending on the application, different designs are available:

• Hand-hydraulic crimpers – compact tools with built-in hand pump, ideal for installation and field service.
• Hydraulic crimp heads for external pumps – for heavy duty use and high crimping forces, powered by hand, foot or electro-hydraulic pumps.
• Models with interchangeable dies – different crimp profiles such as hexagonal, oval or indent, matched to the connector and standard.

Typical applications of hydraulic crimping tools

Typical applications include:

• crimping cable lugs and connectors in power distribution
• switchgear and control panel building
• industrial machinery and control wiring
• on-site installation and service on larger cable sizes

Benefits compared with purely mechanical crimpers

• very high crimping force for large Cu/Al conductors
• repeatable, standard-compliant crimp connections
• much lower physical effort for the operator
• suitable for repetitive crimping and demanding applications

Selecting the right hydraulic crimping tool

When choosing a hydraulic crimper, consider:

• conductor size and material (copper or aluminium)
• type of connector (cable lug, splice, compression connector)
• required crimp profile and applicable standards
• whether a hand-hydraulic tool or a head for an existing pump is better

This helps you select the right hydraulic crimping tool for safe and durable connections in installation, service and production.