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6TONSS HEX FLEX DIE W/54X PUR/OLIVE
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:
- Purple/Olive
- Product Material:
- Stainless Steel
Blackburn 6TON54XSS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What tool does the Blackburn 6TON54XSS hex die fit?
The 6TON54XSS is a 6 ton crimping die, so it goes in a 6 ton hydraulic or battery lug crimping head that takes Blackburn-style flex dies. It is sold one die at a time, not as a set, so you order the specific die index you need for the conductor and lug you are crimping.
2) Will a 6 ton die work in my 12 ton crimper?
No. Die sets are matched to the tonnage class of the head. The 6TON54XSS is a 6 ton die and belongs in a 6 ton tool; a 12 ton head takes 12 ton dies with different mounting geometry. Confirm the tonnage stamped on your crimper before ordering.
3) How do I identify the right Blackburn die on the job - what do the purple and olive colors mean?
Blackburn color codes its dies so the installer can match the die to the connector without reading stamped numbers in a dark panel. The 6TON54XSS is purple/olive and carries the 54X die index. Match the color and index stamped on the lug or splice to the die before you crimp.
4) Is the Blackburn 6TON54XSS die stainless steel, and does that matter for outdoor or marine work?
It is stainless steel, which is the reason to pick this version over a plain steel die if the tool lives in a truck bed, a substation, or a coastal or wastewater environment where corrosion pits die faces and ruins crimp geometry.
5) Does this die make a hex crimp or an indent crimp?
Hex. The 6TON54XSS closes a full hexagonal compression around the barrel, which is what compression lugs and splices rated for hex crimping require. If your connector calls for an indent or a die-less crimp, this is the wrong die.
How fast can I get the Blackburn 6TON54XSS delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Blackburn 6TON54XSS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn 6TON54XSS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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