Crimp tools

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Crimp Tools

Use of the correct crimp tool with each connector type is important to achieve the long term performance of the assembled connector onto the cable.

Crimp diameters and styles vary from connector to connector and from one manufacturer to another. Tech Optics offers the following tools for the commonly used connectors.

Connector	Description	Order Code
LC	Use with 1.8mm to 2.0mm mini cordage	1588176-1
MFM, SMA, HA	Daniels crimp tool frame	HX4
	Die set for the HX4 frame	Y204
SC, FC	AMP SC connector 503948-2 and 504646-4 and FC 504649-8 family of connectors	503911-1
SMA, ST	Use with Amphenol connectors and Norland splice covers 3 hex cavity 0.151, 0.178 and 0.213 inch	TO-178
FDDI, ESCON	For both zipcord and round cable into AMP FSD and RSD connectors	58519-1
ST, LC	AMP Pro-Crimper hand tool for ST connectors and LC on 3mm diamter cable	58433-4
General Purpose	4 Hex crimp tool with cavities 0.105, 0.137, 0.178 and 0.254 inch	927-1163