The IDEAL Electrical 30-500 Crimpmaster Ratcheting Crimp Tool with Insulated Terminal Die Set is a versatile hand held tool that uses interchangeable die sets (additional dies sold separately) to crimp many types of connectors including RF, wire terminals, and modular plugs. The 30-500 Crimpmaster is supplied with a die set for crimping 22-10 AWG (0.324mm2 - 5.261mm2) insulated terminals / color-coded nests.

The Crimpmaster tool is designed for heavy daily professional use. The thick walled frame is manufactured from fine blanked high carbon steel with a black oxide coating. Large, contoured, rounded edge handles provide comfort and leverage during the crimping process.

The Crimpmaster has a ratchet mechanism that prevents the user from under crimping a connector. The tool will not open, or release the connector being crimped until a full crimping cycle has been completed. The tool does have a ratchet release lever located between the handles to open the tool if a full cycle cannot be completed.

The tool can be fine adjusted to die set variations with the 6 position cam wheel. Precision ground die sets can be changed with a flat or philips screwdriver. The Crimpmaster is a professional grade, general purpose crimping tool that requires no factory calibration.