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6TON SS HEX FLEX DIE W/45X BLK/GLD
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Capacity Rating:
- 6 ton (UK)
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Group:
- Tools & Accessories
- Product Type:
- Die
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Lug crimping tool dies
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Crimping Dies
- Product Color:
- Black/Gold
- Product Material:
- Stainless Steel
Blackburn 6TON45XSS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Blackburn 6TON45XSS die used for?
It's a hex crimping die for lug and connector crimping on 6 ton compression tooling. The die itself is the consumable half of the job: you supply the 6 ton crimper, the die forms the hex indent on the lug barrel. Stainless steel construction, black/gold identification color.
2) Will this die fit my 12 ton or 15 ton crimper?
No. The 6TON45XSS is rated at 6 ton, so it belongs in a 6 ton compression head. Higher tonnage crimpers use a different die footprint and seating, and forcing a mismatched die risks cracking the die and producing an out-of-spec crimp. Match the die tonnage to the tool tonnage.
3) Does the 6TON45XSS come as a pair or a single piece?
It is sold each, so one order line gets you one die piece. Blackburn hex flex dies of this style are a single nesting unit rather than a two-part set, but if you need a spare or a second head stocked, order the quantity you need rather than assuming a pair ships.
4) What does the 45X marking on the die mean?
45X is the die index code, the identifier stamped on the die that tells you which conductor size and lug barrel it is matched to. When you build a crimp record for an inspector, that index is what you log alongside the tool. Order by the full part number 6TON45XSS so you get the 45X index and not an adjacent size.
5) Do I need anything besides this die to crimp lugs?
Yes. The die is only the forming insert. You'll need a 6 ton compression tool (hand, hydraulic, or battery head that accepts 6 ton dies), the lugs or connectors themselves, and any additional die indexes for the other conductor sizes on the job. Nothing else is included with a die sold each.
6) Is this die suitable for outdoor or damp electrical work where tools rust?
Stainless steel is the material here, which holds up better than plated carbon steel in a truck bed, a wet vault, or coastal work. It's still a precision forming tool, so keep the die faces clean of grit and lubricant buildup so the hex profile stays true.
7) What is the manufacturer part number and how do I reorder it?
Blackburn 6TON45XSS is the manufacturer part number, and it's the only model on the die. Give that number to your distributor and you get the 6 ton stainless hex flex die with the 45X index in black/gold.
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Does the Blackburn 6TON45XSS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn 6TON45XSS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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