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Ideal Industries Ratchet Telemaster� Modular Plug Crimp Tool with Multi-Function Cable Management
Professional-grade crimping tool for Cat 5e/6 modular plug installations
The Ideal Industries Ratchet Telemaster� Modular Plug Crimp Tool delivers reliable performance for professional network cable termination. This heavy-duty crimping tool features a black oxide coated steel frame with cushioned handles, precision ground contact dies, and a ratchet mechanism that ensures consistent, full-cycle crimps for Cat 5e/6 RJ-45 and RJ-11/12 modular plugs every time.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Ratchet Mechanism: Ensures complete crimp cycle every time, eliminating incomplete connections and reducing rework
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Black oxide coated steel frame provides superior durability and requires less user hand force compared to standard models
- Precision Ground Dies: Evenly crimp all standard plugs to industry specifications for reliable network connections
- Multi-Function Design: Cuts UTP/STP cables and strips Cat 5e/6 flat cable jackets, reducing tool requirements on job sites
- Universal Compatibility: Crimps most standard shielded Cat 5e/6 modular plugs including RJ-45 (8P8C) and RJ-11/12 (6P6C/6P4C)
- Ergonomic Comfort: Cushioned handles reduce hand fatigue during extended use
Technical Specifications
- Deparetment: Electrical
- Product Group: Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup: Wiring Accessories
Professional Applications
- Network Infrastructure Installation
- Telecommunications Wiring
- Data Center Cable Management
- Commercial Building Networks
- Residential Structured Cabling
- IT Service and Maintenance
- Professional Cable Assembly
Why Choose Ideal Industries Quality?
Ideal Industries delivers professional-grade tools engineered for reliability and precision in demanding network installation environments. The heavy-duty construction and precision manufacturing ensure consistent performance and long service life for professional technicians and installers.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Strippers & Crimpers
- Product Type:
- Crimper
Ideal Industries 30-696 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What connector types will the Ideal Telemaster 30-696 ratchet crimp tool terminate?
The Ideal Industries Ratchet Telemaster crimps most standard shielded Cat 5e/6 modular plugs, covering RJ-45 (8P8C) and RJ-11/12 in both 6P6C and 6P4C. So one tool handles data drops and voice jacks on the same job.
2) Do I still need a separate cable cutter and jacket stripper if I buy this crimper?
Not for basic modular terminations. The Telemaster tool cuts UTP and STP cable and strips Cat 5e/6 flat cable jackets in addition to crimping, so cutting, stripping and crimping are all in the one frame.
3) Will this Ideal Telemaster tool work on electrical cord plugs like a NEMA 5-15P?
No. The Telemaster 30-696 is a modular telecom and data crimper for RJ-45 and RJ-11/12 plugs only. Cord-mounted power plugs such as the Bryant 8266T hospital grade NEMA 5-15P or the Leviton 275-E angle plug are screw-terminated devices assembled with hand tools, not crimped with this.
4) Is the Ideal Industries 30-696 Ratchet Telemaster a replacement plug, or a tool?
The Ideal Industries 30-696 Ratchet Telemaster is a hand tool, not a plug you install on a cord. It is a ratcheting crimp tool with a black oxide coated steel frame, cushioned handles and precision ground contact dies, used to terminate Cat 5e/6 RJ-45 (8P8C) and RJ-11/12 (6P6C/6P4C) modular plugs, and it also cuts UTP/STP cable and strips Cat 5e/6 flat cable jacket. If what you actually need is a field-wireable power plug for a cord end, that is a different class of part entirely - for example the Pass and Seymour MaxGrip M3 nylon cord plug or the Eaton Arrow Hart Ultra Grip straight blade plug. Those attach to flexible cord to feed line voltage equipment; the 30-696 attaches nothing itself, it crimps data connectors.
5) I need to terminate a power cord for equipment in a patient room - will an RJ-45 crimp tool like the Ideal 30-696 do it?
No. The Ideal 30-696 Ratchet Telemaster crimps modular data plugs - RJ-45 (8P8C) and RJ-11/12 (6P6C/6P4C) on Cat 5e/6 cable - and its dies are ground for those connector bodies only. Patient care areas call for hospital grade cord plugs, which are assembled with hand tools onto the cord rather than die-crimped. Hospital grade options include the Bryant 8266T in a NEMA 5-15P configuration, the Bryant 8395T angle plug in NEMA 5-20P, and the tamper-resistant Leviton 8215-CAT (NEMA 5-15P) and 8315-CT (NEMA 5-20P), both supplied in packs of 100 for standardizing across a facility.
6) What does the ratchet mechanism actually do for me versus a plain squeeze-type modular crimper?
The ratchet won't release until the crimp cycle is complete, so every plug gets the same full crimp instead of depending on how hard the installer squeezes. That is what removes the half-seated contacts that cause intermittent links and callbacks. Precision ground contact dies crimp all standard plugs evenly to industry spec.
7) What part number do I order for the Ideal ratchet Telemaster crimp tool?
Order Ideal Industries 30-696. That is the single model for the Ratchet Telemaster modular plug crimp tool with cable cutting and jacket stripping, so there are no die or configuration options to pick.
8) Can I use this crimper on shielded Cat 6 plugs or only unshielded?
Both. The dies crimp most standard shielded Cat 5e/6 modular plugs, and the cutter handles STP as well as UTP cable, so shielded runs in noisy industrial or data center environments are covered.
9) My data drops are done but I still have 250V and 50A equipment cords to make up - does the Ideal 30-696 cover those?
The Ideal 30-696 Ratchet Telemaster is limited to modular data termination - RJ-45 and RJ-11/12 plugs on Cat 5e/6, plus UTP/STP cutting and flat cable jacket stripping. Higher voltage and higher amperage equipment cords use wired cord plugs chosen by configuration: the Leviton 5666-C is a 3-wire 2-pole polarized industrial grade straight blade plug rated 250 volt single phase, and the Bryant 7516NC is a rubber plug in the NM10-50P series. The Leviton 275-E is a commercial grade 4-wire 3-pole straight blade angle plug if the cord has to lie flat against the wall. Order the power plug by its NEMA configuration and keep the 30-696 for the network side of the job.
10) Do I need a separate cutter and stripper if I buy the Ideal 30-696 crimp tool?
Not for modular work. The Ideal 30-696 Ratchet Telemaster combines three functions in one frame: it crimps most standard shielded Cat 5e/6 modular plugs including RJ-45 (8P8C) and RJ-11/12 (6P6C/6P4C), cuts UTP/STP cable, and strips Cat 5e/6 flat cable jackets. The ratchet mechanism completes the full crimp cycle each time so partial crimps do not leave you reworking a drop. What it does not address is the power side of a rough-in - cord plugs such as the Pass and Seymour EHU series angled straight blade plug rated 20A 125V are assembled separately with screwdriver and strippers.
11) Is this crimper built for all-day production work or occasional use?
It is built for repeat use: black oxide coated steel frame with cushioned handles, and the heavy-duty frame takes less hand force than standard models, which matters when you are terminating a full rack of patch cords or a floor of drops.
12) What should I use instead of the Ideal 30-696 for a wet or washdown location cord end?
The Ideal 30-696 Ratchet Telemaster is a dry-hands bench and ladder tool for crimping Cat 5e/6 modular plugs; it has no bearing on environmental sealing of a cord end. For a cord termination that has to stand up to moisture, look to a watertight cord plug such as the Bryant 8666TSP, a watertight hospital-grade plug in the N6-15P configuration. Match the NEMA configuration to the receptacle at the location before ordering.
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