Cable Crimper Knipex 97 53 19 Black Blue Red Width 80 mm Length 200 mm Height 26 mm

The Knipex 97 53 19 cable crimper is a manual hand tool for precise crimping of wire ferrules and connectors. It has a compact body (80 mm width, 200 mm length, 26 mm height) and is made of chrome vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened for durability. The crimp head rotates 360° and locks in eight positions, allowing crimping from almost any working orientation. The tool supports a wide capacity range from 0.14 to 10 mm² and can crimp twin ferrules up to 2 x 6 mm². A ratchet mechanism ensures repetitive, consistent crimps and can be unlocked when required.

Advantages

The rotating crimp head with eight locking positions provides flexibility for different working angles, while automatic adjustment to conductor cross-sections removes the need to select specific dies. The trapezoidal crimp profile and ratchet mechanism deliver high-quality, repeatable crimps. A long crimp opening accessible from both sides accommodates ferrules up to 18 mm in length, and the toggle lever mechanism reduces manual effort for comfortable operation. The tool is manufactured from oil-hardened chrome vanadium electric steel for strength and longevity.

Suitable for

• Crimping single wire ferrules from 0.14 to 10 mm²
• Crimping twin wire ferrules up to 2 x 6 mm²
• Electrical installation and control cabinet wiring
• Maintenance and repair work on industrial and residential electrical systems
• Professional electricians and advanced DIY projects

Key specifications

• Brand: Knipex
• Model / MPN: 97 53 19
• EAN: 4003773088097
• Crimp range: 0.14–10 mm²
• Twin ferrules: up to 2 x 6 mm²
• Rotating head: 360° with 8 locking positions
• Max ferrule length in one operation: up to 18 mm
• Material: chrome vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened
• Dimensions (WxLxH): 80 x 200 x 26 mm
• Weight: 0.486 kg
• Product colour: Black, Blue, Red

How to use

Position the stripped conductor inside the appropriate ferrule and insert the ferrule into the crimp opening. Rotate and lock the crimp head to the most convenient orientation for your working position. Squeeze the handles until the ratchet completes the crimp; if necessary, unlock the ratchet to release the tool. For long ferrules, feed the ferrule from either side into the opening and crimp in one operation if within the 18 mm length limit. When crimping twin ferrules, ensure both conductors are correctly seated in the ferrule before actuating the tool.

Usage recommendations

Use the Knipex 97 53 19 cable crimper with ferrules and conductors within the specified cross-section range (0.14–10 mm² and twin up to 2 x 6 mm²). Inspect ferrules and stripped conductor ends for proper fit before crimping. Keep the tool clean and periodically check the ratchet and rotating head for smooth operation; apply light machine oil to the pivot points if needed. Do not attempt to crimp materials or cross-sections outside the specified range.