Greenlee KC12-500 Crimp Die, 500 kCMIL Copper U-Style, 12 Ton

Greenlee KC12-500 Crimp Die, 500 kCMIL Copper U-Style, 12 Ton

The Greenlee KC12-500 Crimp Die is a color-coded, U-style crimping die engineered for use with 12 ton Greenlee crimping tools. Sized for 500 kCMIL MCM copper cable, this die is designed for crimping color-coded copper lugs and splices, delivering consistent, code-compliant connections on medium and heavy gauge conductors. Constructed from copper and finished in the brown color code corresponding to the 500 kCMIL size, this die is C/US UL Listed for use in professional electrical installations. It is compatible with the Greenlee EK1230L, EK1240L, HK1230, HK1240, RK1240, HKL1232, and E12CCX crimping tools, as well as the RK1550 when equipped with the 48802 die adapter. Electricians and utility crews rely on this die to achieve precise, repeatable crimps on 500 kCMIL copper lugs and splices without switching to a different tool platform.

Key Features

• Cable Size: Sized for 500 kCMIL MCM copper conductors for accurate, secure crimps.
• Durable Construction: Copper die material provides reliable performance under repeated 12 ton crimping cycles.
• U-Style Die Type: U-style profile designed specifically for crimping color-coded copper lugs and splices.
• Color-Coded Identification: Brown color coding allows quick, accurate die size identification on the jobsite.
• Broad Tool Compatibility: Fits Greenlee EK1230L, EK1240L, HK1230, HK1240, RK1240, HKL1232, and E12CCX tools, plus RK1550 with the 48802 die adapter.
• 12 Ton Rated: Matched to 12 ton crimping tools for consistent connector compression.

Certifications & Compliance

• C/US UL Listed

Technical Specifications

• Cable Size: 500 kCMIL MCM
• Standard: C/US UL Listed
• Type: U Style
• Color: Brown
• Material: Copper
• Country of Origin: Taiwan

Typical Applications

• Crimping 500 kCMIL Copper Lugs and Splices
• Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
• Utility and Substation Conductor Terminations
• Panelboard and Switchgear Cable Connections
• Professional Crimping with Compatible Greenlee 12 Ton Tools

Why Greenlee?

Greenlee's KC12-500 crimp die is built from copper and C/US UL Listed to deliver dependable, code-compliant crimps on 500 kCMIL copper lugs and splices. Its color-coded U-style design and broad compatibility with Greenlee 12 ton tools make it a practical, reliable choice for electricians who need consistent crimp quality on demanding copper conductor terminations.