Pliers, All-Purpose Needle Nose Pliers with Crimper, 8.5-Inch
J207-8CR - spec sheet
Features
- Made in USA
- Includes Crimper
- Forged steel for maximum durability
- Strips 10-18 AWG Solid and 12-20 AWG Stranded wire; 6-32 and 8-32 screw shearing
- Crimps non-insulated connectors, lugs and terminals
- Long nose for extended reach, grabbing and looping wire
- Needle Nose Pliers strip, cut, loop, crimp and shear
- Dual material Journeyman™ handles provide better grip
Warnings
- NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
- Never use on or near live electrical circuits.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
J207-8CR - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Handle Color:
- Yellow/Black
- Handle Finish:
- Journeyman™ Dual-Material
- Handle Length:
- 4.55" (11.6 cm)
- Insulated:
- No
- Jaw Length:
- 2.214" (5.6 cm)
- Jaw Thickness:
- 0.5" (1.3 cm)
- Jaw Width:
- 1" (2.5 cm)
- Joint Type:
- Hot Riveted
- Knife Length:
- 0.5" (1.3 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 8.48" (21.5 cm)
- Point Diameter:
- 0.15" (0.38 cm)
- Tether Capable:
- No
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- All-Purpose Pliers - Crimping
- Product Details:
- All-Purpose Pliers - Crimping
- Product Height:
- 0.3600 in
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Weight:
- 0.6000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.0800 in
- Product Depth:
- 8.4800 in
Klein Tools J207-8CR – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the Klein J207-8CR needle nose pliers on live electrical circuits?
No. The J207-8CR is not insulated. The Journeyman dual-material handles improve grip only, they are not shock protection, so keep this tool off and away from live circuits and wear approved eye protection when using it.
2) What wire sizes will the Klein J207-8CR strip?
It strips 10-18 AWG solid and 12-20 AWG stranded. That covers typical branch circuit wiring plus control and low voltage stranded runs, and it also shears 6-32 and 8-32 screws, so you can trim device and fixture screws without a second tool.
3) Will these pliers reach into a crowded device box to pull and loop conductors?
That's the point of the long nose. The jaw runs 2.214 inches with a 0.15 inch point diameter and 1 inch jaw width, so the tips get down between conductors in a packed box and form a tight loop for terminal screws. Overall length is 8.48 inches.
4) Does the crimper on these Klein pliers work on insulated terminals?
The crimping section on the J207-8CR is built for non-insulated connectors, lugs and terminals. For insulated butt splices and ring terminals with a nylon or vinyl sleeve you want a dedicated insulated-terminal crimper instead, since a non-insulated die can cut through the sleeve.
5) How many separate tools does the Klein J207-8CR replace on a service call?
Five functions in one: strip, cut, loop, crimp and shear screws. For an MRO tech or maintenance crew working out of a pouch, that means one 8.48 inch tool at 0.6 lb instead of carrying a stripper, a crimper and a separate needle nose.
6) Is the Klein J207-8CR durable enough for daily production work, or is it a light-duty plier?
Built for daily use. Forged steel construction with a hot riveted joint, which keeps the pivot tight under repeated crimping loads rather than loosening like a pressed joint. Jaw thickness is 0.5 inch. Made in USA.
7) Can I tether the J207-8CR for work at height?
No. The J207-8CR has no tether hole or attachment point, so it is not rated to be tied off. If your site requires tool tethering above a certain height, pick a tether-capable plier for that work.
8) How big a wire loop or hook can I form with the cutting knife on these pliers?
The knife section measures 0.5 inch, sized for clean stripping and cutting of the solid and stranded conductors in its 10-18 AWG / 12-20 AWG range. Handle length is 4.55 inches, which gives enough leverage for that cut without two hands.
9) What is the exact Klein part number to order for the 8.5-inch all-purpose needle nose with crimper?
Order Klein Tools J207-8CR. It's the Journeyman series all-purpose needle nose with crimper, yellow and black dual-material handles.
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