Features
- Inspected for critical dimensions and serialized to ensure crimp quality
- Specific die lengths for faster connections on all sizes
- Wire size marked on each die for easy identification
- Vivid color coding and center mark for easy selection and alignment
- Die size pressed into connector matches wire size, eliminating cross-referencing
- Stainless steel finish protects against corrosion
Specifications
| Die Type | Aluminum U Style Die |
| Compatibility | M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 750 MCM Crimper |
| Crimp Range | #8 - 750 MCM Cu and Dual Rated Connectors |
| Launch Date | 2016-12-01 |
| Warranty | No Warranty |
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The 12T U-Style Die is designed for use with the M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 750 MCM Crimper, providing reliable crimping for various connectors. It features a stainless steel finish that protects against corrosion and is engineered for accuracy and ease of use.
Model Number: 49-12-U006
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Crimping Service
Start a mobile service that offers on-site crimping for electrical contractors, utility companies, or construction projects. This service could save clients time and ensure high-quality, reliable connections in various locations.
Crimping Workshops
Host workshops that teach the fundamentals of crimping and the use of the U-Style die. These workshops could be targeted at electricians, hobbyists, or DIY enthusiasts, providing both education and hands-on experience.
Custom Cable Assembly Business
Launch a business that specializes in assembling custom cables for specific applications, such as industrial machinery, renewable energy systems, or telecommunications. Utilize the high-quality crimping tool to ensure durable and reliable connections.
Craft Supply Store
Open a store that sells specialized tools and materials for metalworking and crimping projects. Alongside the U-Style die, offer a range of compatible connectors, wires, and other supplies to support various DIY and professional projects.
Online Crimping Tutorials and Content
Create an online platform that offers tutorials, how-to guides, and other content focused on crimping techniques and projects. This could include video tutorials, blog posts, and interactive courses, potentially monetized through subscriptions or advertising.
Creative
Custom Cable Art Installations
Use the crimper and U-Style die to create custom crimped cable shapes and designs for art installations in homes or public spaces. The crimped connectors can be used to create intricate patterns or support structures for hanging elements.
Handcrafted Metal Jewelry
Leverage the precision of the die to crimp metal components for custom jewelry pieces. This could involve creating unique bracelets, necklaces, or earrings with securely crimped connections that showcase industrial design aesthetics.
DIY Home Decor Items
Design and create home decor items like lamps, hanging planters, or wall art by crimping metal connectors and cables. The crimped elements can serve both functional and decorative purposes, adding a modern industrial look to the pieces.
Educational STEM Kits
Develop kits for educational purposes that teach students about electrical connections and metalworking. The kits could include materials for small projects that require crimping, helping students learn practical skills in a hands-on manner.
Functional Sculptures
Create functional sculptures that integrate crimped metal parts for both structural integrity and artistic effect. These could range from abstract forms to practical objects like custom furniture or garden sculptures.