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Multi Crimp/Strip Tool
Features
- Cuts wire
- Crimps insulated and non-insulated wires
- Cuts bolts
- Excellent leverage for easy crimping and cutting
- Strips 10-22 AWG wire
- Crimps bare or insulated terminals and splices on 10–22 AWG wire
- Drop-forged, high-carbon steel construction
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Strippers & Crimpers
- Product Type:
- Multi-Tool
Ideal Industries 45-778 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge range does the IDEAL 45-778 crimp and strip tool handle?
The IDEAL Industries 45-778 strips 10-22 AWG wire, and crimps bare or insulated terminals and splices on that same 10-22 AWG range. If you are working heavier than 10 AWG, this is not the tool for that conductor.
2) Will the IDEAL 45-778 crimp both insulated and non-insulated terminals?
Yes, both. The 45-778 has crimp stations for insulated and non-insulated (bare) terminals and splices, so you can run butt splices, ring and spade terminals off the same tool as long as the conductor falls in the 10-22 AWG range.
3) Can one tool handle stripping, crimping and cutting so an electrician isn't carrying three?
That is the point of the 45-778. It strips, cuts wire, crimps both insulated and non-insulated terminals, and it also cuts bolts. For a service van or an MRO cart it covers the common terminations on 10-22 AWG without a second tool.
4) Is this crimper built well enough for daily commercial use?
Construction is drop-forged high-carbon steel, which is the build electricians expect for a tool used every day rather than an occasional homeowner crimper. The handles are geared for leverage, so crimping and cutting take less hand force over a long day of terminations.
5) Does the IDEAL 45-778 cut screws or bolts as well as wire?
It does. Along with wire cutting, the 45-778 has a bolt cutting feature, which is what you want when you are trimming machine screws down to length in a device box or panel rather than hunting for a hacksaw.
6) How many versions of the IDEAL 45-778 crimp/strip tool are there?
One. The 45-778 is a single model with no finish, size, or handle options to specify, so the part number is all you need on the order.
How fast can I get the Ideal Industries 45-778 delivered?
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Does the Ideal Industries 45-778 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 45-778 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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