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Model |
FEK-5ND |
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Output Force |
1.3T |
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Range of Application |
Non Insulated terminal≤10mm2; Insulated terminal≤6mm2 Ferrule≤10mm2 |
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Air Pressure |
0.6-0.8 MPa |
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External Dimension |
230*187*100mm |
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Weight |
4KGS |
● Three Terminal Types — One Machine Body, Interchangeable Dies
The FEK-5ND accepts crimping dies for non-insulated open-barrel terminals (≤10mm²), pre-insulated terminals (≤6mm²), and pin ferrules (≤10mm²) — all interchangeable on the same pneumatic tool body. This multi-die compatibility eliminates the need for three separate single-function crimpers on wiring benches that process mixed terminal types across a single panel or harness build, reducing both capital equipment cost and workstation footprint.
● 1,200 Pcs/h at Consistent 1.3T Pneumatic Force
The FEK-5ND crimps at 1,200 pieces per hour with a consistent 1.3T (13KN) pneumatic actuation force on every cycle — independent of operator hand strength or fatigue. This force consistency is the primary quality advantage over manual ratchet crimpers, where grip force variation of ±30–50% between operators causes crimp height variation that manual inspection cannot reliably detect.
● 4kg Compact Body — Bench-Mount or Hand-Portable
At 4kg net weight and 230×187×100mm, the FEK-5ND can be mounted on a bench stand, used hand-held, or positioned directly at a connector insertion workstation on a harness board. The handle geometry is designed for sustained operation comfort, with the trigger and grip profile sized to minimise operator fatigue during continuous 1,200 pcs/h production cycles. No electrical supply is required — only a standard compressed air hose connection.
Control panel wiring & industrial automation cabinet assembly
Mixed terminal wiring in PLC cabinets and control panels requires crimping non-insulated ring and fork terminals, pre-insulated pin and ferrule contacts on the same build in wire sizes from AWG24 to AWG8 (0.25–10mm²). The FEK-5ND's three-terminal-type die interchangeability covers this full mix from a single bench position, eliminating the tool changeovers that interrupt panel wiring workflow when operators must switch between terminal types.
Automotive wire harness sub-assembly
Body harness and sensor sub-assembly benches process multiple terminal types — open-barrel splice connectors, pre-insulated ring and spade terminals, and ferrule contacts — often on the same wire gauge range. The FEK-5ND's 1.3T crimping force and 4kg portable form factor allow it to be used at the harness board position without a fixed bench mount, supporting the mobile workstation configurations common in automotive wire harness Tier 1 assembly cells.
Electronic equipment & appliance wiring
PCB wire-to-board and wire-to-connector assemblies in consumer electronics, home appliances, and industrial equipment use pre-insulated pin terminals and ferrule contacts in the ≤6mm² range. The FEK-5ND's compact 4kg form factor suits the small-footprint assembly stations typical in electronics manufacturing, where full-size bench crimpers cannot be accommodated alongside PCB fixtures and test jigs.
Field service, maintenance & repair operations
The 4kg weight and compressed-air-only operation make the FEK-5ND deployable in field service environments — electrical maintenance workshops, industrial plant MRO teams, and on-site panel modification crews — where mains-powered bench crimpers are not available but consistent pneumatic crimping force is required for certified terminations. Die interchangeability means a single portable tool covers the terminal type variety encountered across a typical maintenance job.
Q: What terminal types and wire sizes does the FEK-5ND pneumatic crimping machine support?
A: The FEK-5ND handles three terminal families using interchangeable crimping dies: non-insulated open-barrel terminals up to 10mm², pre-insulated terminals up to 6mm², and pin ferrules up to 10mm². These three types cover the majority of terminal contacts used in control panel wiring, automotive harness sub-assembly, and industrial electronic equipment wiring across the AWG24–AWG8 wire gauge range.
Q: How does the interchangeable die system work?
A: The FEK-5ND uses a standard pneumatic tool body onto which different crimping dies are fitted to match the terminal type in use. Changing from one terminal type to another requires only a die swap — no mechanical tool body adjustment or re-calibration is needed. The 1.3T pneumatic force and 1,200 pcs/h cycle rate apply across all die configurations, so production speed is maintained regardless of which terminal type is being processed.
Q: Why choose a pneumatic crimper over a manual ratchet tool for these terminal sizes?
A: Manual ratchet crimpers for terminals in the ≤10mm² range require the operator to apply consistent hand force on every cycle. In practice, grip force varies by ±30–50% between operators and across a shift due to fatigue — producing crimp heights that vary outside the terminal manufacturer's specified range. The FEK-5ND's pneumatic actuation delivers the same 1.3T force on every cycle regardless of operator, shift hour, or ambient temperature, eliminating the crimp variation that is the leading cause of terminal pull-out failures in field service.
Q: What air supply is required, and does the machine need electrical power?
A: The FEK-5ND requires 0.6–0.8MPa compressed air via a standard pneumatic hose fitting. No electrical power connection is required. At 4kg and 230×187×100mm, it can be operated hand-held or bench-mounted and repositioned across workstations without tools. This makes it suitable for production environments without convenient electrical outlets at each workstation, and for field service use where only compressed air is available.
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