Knipex 97 53 18 Twistor16® Self-Adjusting Crimping Pliers

The Knipex 97 53 18 Twistor16 is a self-adjusting crimping pliers for wire end ferrules, covering a wide capacity range of 0.14 to 16 mm² without any manual adjustment. Its 360-degree rotating crimp head with 8 locking positions allows ferrules to be crimped from virtually any working angle, making it particularly well suited to confined or awkward installation spaces.

Specifications:

• Part number: 97 53 18
• Manufacturer: Knipex
• EAN: 4003773082729
• Product type: Self-adjusting crimping pliers for wire end ferrules
• Overall dimensions: 200 x 80 x 26 mm
• Weight: 478 g
• Crimping capacity: 0.14 - 16 mm² (AWG 26 - 6)
• Number of nests: 1
• Crimp profile: Square
• Pliers finish: Chrome-plated
• Head finish: Chrome-plated
• Handle: Multi-component grips
• REACH: Contains SVHC
• RoHS: Not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Crimp head rotates 360 degrees with 8 locking positions for maximum working flexibility
• Square crimp profile self-adjusts to all cross-sections from 0.14 to 16 mm² - no manual setting required
• Crimp opening accessible from both sides with no depth stop, allowing extra-long ferrules to be fed through and crimped in stages
• Compatible with twin wire end ferrules up to 2 x 6 mm²
• Positive locking mechanism ensures consistently high crimp quality and prevents the tool from opening before the crimp is complete; lock can be released manually if needed
• Toggle-lever mechanism multiplies hand force for effortless crimping across the full capacity range
• Lightweight and compact design for extended use in panel wiring and field installation

Applications:

• Terminating wire end ferrules on control panel wiring and switchgear assemblies
• Crimping ferrules on conductors feeding terminal blocks, PLCs, and circuit breakers in distribution boards
• Field electrical installation where cable ends are difficult to access from a fixed angle
• Crimping twin ferrules for shared terminal connections in industrial automation cabinets
• Production and maintenance wiring tasks requiring frequent cross-section changes across a single job

Also known as: Knipex 97 53 18, Knipex 975318, Knipex Twistor16, self-adjusting ferrule crimper 16mm2.