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HCT/ACT

HEX CRIMP TOOLS

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HCT steel-frame hex crimp tools and ACT aluminum-frame hex crimp tools crimp connectors and center pins on drop cables.

THE HCT/ACT ADVANTAGE

  • Hex sizes clearly visible on tool jaw
  • Easy in-field calibration and adjustment
  • Rugged steel or aluminum frame
  • Field maintenance kit

APPLICATIONS

HCT/ACT tools crimp connectors requiring hex sizes .178" through .475" and center pins requiring crimp sizes .068" through .110".

Please see Hex Crimp Tools for Fiber Cables, or Hex Crimp Tools for Wireless Cables for other hex crimping applications.


SPECIAL FEATURES

Hex sizes stamped on tool jaw
Both major and minor hex sizes are clearly stamped on the tool jaw to facilitate picking the right tool for the application.

A brass nut for easy adjustment
The nut on the adjustment wheel enables easy calibration in the field and ensures precise and consistent results. Because the nut is a common size, no special tool is required to make the adjustments.

An innovative "toggle action" design
Unlike other crimp tools, HCT/ACT crimp tools do not use a ratchet closure that crimps even an improperly placed connector, resulting in a poor connection and signal loss. Instead, the innovative "toggle action" design ensures a proper crimp every time.

A field maintenance kit
Maintenance kits extend the life of HCT and ACT tools by keeping them in top operating condition. Each kit includes new pins, washers, linkage, a brass adjustment nut, and a cogged adjustment wheel.


WARRANTY

All Cable Prep brand tools are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material. The metal bodies of HCT/ACT tools have a limited lifetime warranty.

TRAINING

An instructional video and instruction sheet are available for downloading at the links below. Both detail proper use and maintenance of the tool.

Download video       Download instruction sheet

ORDERING INFORMATION

Hex Size
Required
(inches)

Pin Crimp
Required
(inches)


Steel
Hex Crimp Tool


Aluminum
Hex Crimp Tool

.472 / .324

HCT-116

ACT-116

.060 / .076

HCT-134

ACT-134

.178

.068

HCT-178

ACT-178

.384 / .324

.054

HCT-188

ACT-188

.475 / .384

.100 / .054

HCT-199

ACT-199

.360 / .324

.068

HCT-202

ACT-202

.475

.096

HCT-211

ACT-211

.470

.162

HCT-214

ACT-214

.475 / .262

.108 / .100

HCT-231

ACT-231

.255

.068

HCT-255

ACT-255

.384 / .213

.068

HCT-320

ACT-320

.475 / .360

.096

HCT-335

ACT-335

.344 / .290

.068 / .042

HCT-344

ACT-344

.429 / .213

.110 / .068

HCT-350

ACT-350

.360

.068

HCT-360

ACT-360

.452 / .320

HCT-41Q

ACT-41Q

.320 / .248

HCT-42Q

ACT-42Q

.435 / .327 / .295

HCT-43Q

ACT-43Q

.470 / .360

HCT-473

ACT-473

.475

.108

HCT-480

ACT-480

.262

.068

HCT-512

ACT-512

.320 / .254

.068

HCT-56W

ACT-56W

.178 / .129

.114 / .089

HCT-605H

ACT-605H

.410 / .324

HCT-611

ACT-611

.324 / .262

HCT-659

ACT-659

.384 / .324

HCT-660

ACT-660

.384 / .324 / .262

HCT-669

ACT-669

.360 / .410

HCT-711

n/a

.429 / .213

.100 / .068

HCT-770

ACT-770

.384 / .324

.096 / .064

HCT-775

ACT-775

.475 / .324

.100

HCT-902

ACT-902

.360 / .475

HCT-910

ACT-910

.360 / .324

HCT-986

ACT-986

.360

HCT-USA

ACT-USA

Cable Prep brand tools are available worldwide through Authorized Cable Prep Distributors

 

Maintenance Kit

Order Number

Kit to maintain all HCT/ACT Tools
Set includes four retaining pins and rings, U-shaped spring washers, one set of links, an adjustment wheel, and a brass hex nut.

MK-1050

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Item

Order Number

Weight
(Ounces)

Weight
(Grams)

Steel-bodied Hex Crimp Tool

All HCT Tools

24

680

Aluminum-bodied Hex Crimp Tool

All ACT Tools

16

454

Maintenance Kit

MK-1050

1.3

36

 

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