Knipex 97 53 18 Twistor16® Self-Adjusting Crimping Pliers

The Knipex 97 53 18 Twistor16 is a self-adjusting crimping pliers for wire end ferrules, covering a wide capacity range of 0.14 to 16 mm2 without any manual adjustment. Its 360-degree rotating crimp head with 8 locking positions allows ferrules to be crimped from virtually any working angle, making it particularly well suited to confined or awkward installation spaces. Specifications: Part number: 97 53 18 Manufacturer: Knipex EAN: 4003773082729 Product type: Self-adjusting crimping pliers for wire end ferrules Overall dimensions: 200 x 80 x 26 mm Weight: 478 g Crimping capacity: 0.14 - 16 mm2 (AWG 26 - 6) Number of nests: 1 Crimp profile: Square Pliers finish: Chrome-plated Head finish: Chrome-plated Handle: Multi-component grips REACH: Contains SVHC RoHS: Not applicable Features and benefits: Crimp head rotates 360 degrees with 8 locking positions for maximum working flexibility Square crimp profile self-adjusts to all cross-sections from 0.14 to 16 mm2 - no manual setting required Crimp opening accessible from both sides with no depth stop, allowing extra-long ferrules to be fed through and crimped in stages Compatible with twin wire end ferrules up to 2 x 6 mm2 Positive locking mechanism ensures consistently high crimp quality and prevents the tool from opening before the crimp is complete; lock can be released manually if needed Toggle-lever mechanism multiplies hand force for effortless crimping across the full capacity range Lightweight and compact design for extended use in panel wiring and field installation Applications: Terminating wire end ferrules on control panel wiring and switchgear assemblies Crimping ferrules on conductors feeding terminal blocks, PLCs, and circuit breakers in distribution boards Field electrical installation where cable ends are difficult to access from a fixed angle Crimping twin ferrules for shared terminal connections in industrial automation cabinets Production and maintenance wiring tasks requiring frequent cross-section changes across a single job Also known as: Knipex 97 53 18, Knipex 975318, Knipex Twistor16, self-adjusting ferrule crimper 16mm2.