7-1/2" Self-Ajd. End Sleeve Crimp. Pliers w/Lateral Access, Hexa - Knipex

The Knipex KN975314 7-1/2" Self-Adjusting End Sleeve Crimping Pliers with Hexagonal Crimp Profile is engineered to deliver reliable, gas-tight terminations for professional electricians, panel builders, and automotive technicians. Designed for efficiency in demanding environments, its self-adjusting mechanism and lateral wire access streamline work in confined spaces, ensuring consistent crimps across various end sleeve sizes.

Key Features

• Self-Adjusting Crimp Mechanism: Automatically adapts to a wide range of end sleeve (wire ferrule) cross-sections, eliminating the need for manual adjustments and accelerating workflow when processing mixed wire sizes.
• Hexagonal (Hexa) Crimp Profile: Produces a uniform, high-strength hexagonal crimp that ensures low-resistance, gas-tight connections, essential for resisting vibration and thermal cycling in critical applications.
• Lateral Wire Access: Facilitates clean and efficient crimping by allowing side insertion of conductors, making it ideal for tight control cabinets, crowded terminal strips, and complex vehicle harness areas where straight-on tools may be impractical.
• Compact 7-1/2" Length: The 190 mm overall length provides enhanced maneuverability, perfect for working in densely wired enclosures, under-dash compartments, and confined engine bays.
• Professional Knipex Construction: Built with precision-machined jaws and a stable pivot, these pliers offer repeatable, professional-grade crimp quality for daily shop or field use, upholding Knipex's reputation for durability.

Applications

These pliers are well-suited for professional use in control panel and cabinet wiring, PLC and automation systems, and general industrial equipment maintenance. They are particularly valuable for automotive and fleet electrical work, including wiring repairs, accessory installations, and vehicle refits on cars, trucks, buses, and heavy equipment where secure, gas-tight terminations are required in confined engine bays or under-dash areas.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Knipex-Werk
• Model / Part Number: KN975314
• Length: 7-1/2" (190 mm)
• Crimping Profile: Hexagonal (Hexa)
• Wire Access: Lateral
• Crimping Mechanism: Self-adjusting for end sleeves (wire ferrules)