This Panduit CT-1004 controlled cycle crimping tool has a full-cycle ratchet mechanism and a trapezoidal crimp profile suitable for use with terminal blocks. It is compatible with insulated and non-insulated ferrules from American Wire Gauge (AWG) #8 to #6 (10 to 16 sq. mm), and #10 AWG (6 sq. mm) insulated twin wire ferrules. This crimper has a steel frame with a black oxide finish for strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion, cushioned grips for operator comfort, and a manual release lever for opening the jaws of the tool before completing a full crimp cycle when necessary. This controlled cycle crimping tool is suitable for use in industrial, automotive, and other electrical applications.

Crimpers, also called crimping tools, pinch wire terminals and connectors to wires to prepare them for use in electrical or communications applications. They have nests and indenters that vary in size and shape according to application. Manual crimpers are suitable for portable applications that create small terminal connections while power crimpers use air, electricity, hydraulic power, or a combination of these to aid compression, and are used in high volume applications. Crimpers can be used for applications ranging from manual field repairs to fully automated terminal production operations.

Panduit manufactures electrical and networking products. The company, founded in 1955, is headquartered in Tinley Park, Il.