RobTi Publish time 2-12-2019 04:45:45

Recommend a crimper for cat 6a

Hi as above looking for recommendations for a crimper for cat 6a cable ?
Thanks

chazman88 Publish time 2-12-2019 04:45:46

EZ-RJ45 if you've got the budget.
Seems to be a good selection of heads available on amazon now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shielded-internal-connector-Platinum-Transparent/dp/B079D36J9L/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ez rj45 cat6a&qid=1567273786&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRTBIQVBIWFpZS1JKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTIxODMzMU00T0pBREcyTVJHQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTA3ODI3MzkwWVRMWVE0RUkxUSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Telephone-Pass-Through-connectors-Professional-Performance/dp/B07CTP2KN1/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=ez rj45&qid=1567273846&s=gateway&sr=8-6

These crimpers look like a knock off, but have good reviews. The genuine Platinum Tools version are atleast double the price (when I last looked/bought mine)

-- Edit
These are the top of the line EZ-RJ45 crimps. But they're expensive and only appear to be available from the USA at the moment.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EZEX-RJ45-Crimp-Tool-Network-Die/dp/B01MUQFIPQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=platinum tools exo&qid=1567274025&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Markr123 Publish time 2-12-2019 04:45:47

Very happy with these...
KNIPEX 97 51 10 SB Crimping Pliers for Western plugs burnished with multi-component grips 190 mm (Blister Packed) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000XUJQJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_qfSADb3B6GA2W

DeepDiver Publish time 2-12-2019 04:45:48

Been thinking about buying these myself

noiseboy72 Publish time 2-12-2019 04:45:48

It depends how many you need to do. Ratchet type crimpers are great, as they reduce hand strain when you have 50to do, but for a few around the house, the basic ones are fine once you get the hang of it. I've got a few cheapo ones in various tool kits and a ratchet one I "borrowed" from work some years ago. My failure rate is about the same for both types!

The important bit is getting the right plug for the cable...
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