Ratcheting Data Cable Crimper / Stripper / Cutter, Compact
VDV226-107 - spec sheet
Warnings
- Read carefully and understand instructions before using this tool.
- Never use on or near live electrical circuits.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- NOT insulated. Will NOT protect against electrical shock.
Features
- AMP® is a registered trademark of TYCO, Inc.
- Compact, ergonomic design for natural, single-hand operation
- Crimps RJ45 and RJ11/12 modular connectors
- Quick reference connector wiring diagrams provided on the tool
- Not for use with AMP® connectors
- Wire Stripper, Wire Crimper, Wire Cutter for CAT3, CAT5e, CAT6 and flat-satin voice cable
- Direct lateral crimp action provides more even, precise contact termination across all pins
- Full-cycle ratchet mechanism ensures complete connector termination
VDV226-107 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Cable Type:
- CAT3, CAT5e, CAT6
- Connector Type:
- RJ11, RJ12 and RJ45 Standard
- Cuts Strips:
- STP/UTP Paired-Conductor Data Cable; Flat-Satin Phone Cable
- Handle Color:
- Yellow/Black
- Overall Length:
- 5.25" (13.3 cm)
- Position Pair Conductors:
- 6-Position, 2 Pair/4-Conductor; 6-Position, 3-Pair/6-Conductor; 8-Position, 4-Pair/8-Conductor
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Strippers & Crimpers
- Product Type:
- Crimper
- Product Details:
- Crimper
- Product Height:
- 1.5000 in
- Product Material:
- Steel with Black Oxide
- Product Weight:
- 0.7000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 4.7500 in
- Product Depth:
- 5.2500 in
Klein Tools VDV226-107 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Klein VDV226-107 crimp RJ45 and RJ11 connectors with the same tool?
Yes. The VDV226-107 handles RJ45 plus RJ11/12 modular connectors, so one tool covers both data and voice terminations. It works 6-position 2-pair/4-conductor, 6-position 3-pair/6-conductor, and 8-position 4-pair/8-conductor plugs. Wiring reference diagrams for the connectors are printed on the tool itself.
2) Can I use this Klein data crimper on AMP connectors?
No. Klein states the VDV226-107 is not for use with AMP brand connectors. It is built for standard RJ11, RJ12 and RJ45 modular plugs. If your job spec calls for AMP terminations, you need the AMP-specific die tool instead.
3) Does this crimper work on CAT6 cable, or just CAT5e?
CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6 are all covered. The stripper and cutter jaws handle STP and UTP paired-conductor data cable as well as flat-satin phone cable, so you can strip jacket, trim conductors, and crimp the plug without swapping tools on a low-voltage rough-in.
4) Is this Klein crimper insulated for work near live circuits?
No, and this matters. The VDV226-107 is NOT insulated and will not protect against electrical shock. Klein's instruction is to never use it on or near live electrical circuits, and to wear approved eye protection when cutting. It is a low-voltage data and voice tool, not an electrician's insulated hand tool.
5) Is the Klein VDV226-107 small enough to work one-handed in a tight box or ceiling?
It is the compact version of Klein's VDV ratcheting crimper: 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) overall, 4.75 inches wide, 1.5 inches high, and 0.70 lbs. Klein built it for natural single-hand operation, which is what you want terminating in a shallow wall box, a rack, or overhead on a ladder.
6) What does the ratchet actually do on a data crimper, and do I need it?
The full-cycle ratchet on the VDV226-107 will not release until the crimp stroke is complete, so every plug gets fully seated instead of relying on how hard you squeezed. It also uses a direct lateral crimp action, which drives the contacts evenly across all pins. On a run of a hundred drops that is the difference between passing certification and chasing intermittent pairs.
7) Can one VDV226-107 handle both the phone lines and the network drops on a building retrofit?
Yes. For a property manager or MRO crew standardizing on one tool, it strips and cuts flat-satin phone cable and STP/UTP data cable, and it crimps the 6-position voice plugs (RJ11/12) alongside 8-position RJ45 data plugs. That covers CAT3 legacy voice runs through CAT6 data in the same pouch. The only exclusion is AMP connectors.
8) What is the Klein VDV226-107 made of and will it hold up to daily use?
Steel with a black oxide finish on the working parts, with yellow and black handles. Black oxide gives the jaws corrosion resistance without adding thickness, which is why it is the usual treatment on a tool that lives in a pouch and gets used every day on install work.
9) What is the exact part number to order this Klein compact ratcheting data crimper?
Klein Tools VDV226-107 is the full manufacturer part number, and it is sold as a single tool with no size or finish options to specify. Modular plugs are purchased separately.
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