KNIPEX 97 51 13 Burnished Crimping Pliers With Multi-component Handles 190 mm

KNIPEX 97 51 13 RJ45 crimping pliers (8P8C), burnished, 190mm

KNIPEX 97 51 13 crimping pliers are designed for terminating RJ45 Western plugs on data cables in telecommunication and networking work, helping you achieve consistent crimp results with reduced hand effort. Built for regular site and workshop use, they combine crimping, cutting and stripping functions in one practical tool.

The 97 51 13 supports both shielded and unshielded RJ45 (8P8C) plugs and includes an adjustable retaining bracket to help position common plug types, including closed and non-closed housings, before crimping.

Key Features

• RJ45 (8P8C) crimping: Purpose-made crimping pliers for Western plug terminations in telecoms and network cabling.
• Parallel crimping action: Supports a precise crimping process for consistent connections.
• Ratchet mechanism (unlockable): Helps deliver repeatable crimp quality across multiple terminations and can be released when needed.
• Adjustable retaining bracket: Aids reliable plug positioning for common RJ45 plugs, including closed and non-closed housings.
• Separate strain-relief crimp: Dedicated crimping die for the cable clip/strain relief to help secure the cable.
• Cutting & stripping for CAT cables: Quick cutting and stripping with high-quality blades for efficient preparation.
• Lever action: Optimised force transmission supports fatigue-reduced operation during repeated terminations.

Specifications at a glance

Suitable applications

• Terminating RJ45 Western plugs on network and telecoms data cabling
• Crimping plugs with closed or non-closed housings
• Preparing CAT cables by cutting and stripping prior to termination