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EZ-Viking Crimp Tool debuts

By Janice Wood · January 30, 2013 ·

CAMARILLO, Calif. —Platinum Tools has introduced the EZ-VIKING crimp tool.

“The Platinum Tools EZ-VIKING Crimp Tool was developed to meet the needs of the most discerning and quality sensitive installation professionals in multiple markets, including commercial, residential, high-end data centers, aerospace, and military, while surpassing the most demanding network and data communication performance standards,” said Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and general manager. “This professional crimp tool is precision manufactured to the highest international standards. It delivers the highest quality and consistent modular plug terminations available in the market today.”

Features  include:

  • Terminates EZ-RJ45 Cat 5e/6 regular & shielded (external or internal)
  • Parallel action for precision crimping
  • Optimizes termination of Cat 5e and Cat 6 shielded connectors
  • High leverage ratchet action ensures full crimp cycle
  • Highest quality/durability – minimum of 50,000 cycles
  • Zero flex frame prevents torque loss during the crimping cycle
  • Tool steel die provides 360° of connector support during crimp
  • Flush trim on the EZ-RJ45® extended conductors
  • Tool is factory set with a precise eccentric cam adjustment function to guarantee performance
  • Safety release

Price: $585.

For more information: PlatinumTools.com or 800-749-5783

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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  1. Ray Klein says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:17 am

    $585…..YIKES!!!

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