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Greenlee 45500 ratchet crimper with cushioned handles for insulated terminals 22 to 10 AWG

Greenlee

Greenlee 45500 Ratchet Crimper Insulated 22-10 AWG

SKU CH-BTHK-CBGW4 MPN 45500

Ratchet crimper for insulated terminals with colour-coded nests covering 22 to 10 AWG wire

  • Ratchet mechanism ensures consistent crimps on insulated terminals
  • Handles 22 to 10 AWG wire range for versatile electrical work
  • Color-coded nests simplify die identification during crimping tasks
  • Cushion-grip handles reduce hand fatigue during extended use
  • Includes die set for ring tongue, spade lug and butt splices

Professional Ratchet Crimper for Insulated Terminals

The Greenlee 45500 is a manual ratchet crimper built for insulated electrical terminals and splices. It accepts wire sizes from 22 to 10 AWG and measures 9 in overall. Color-coded nests simplify die identification during repetitive work. Cushion-grip handles reduce fatigue on long jobs.

Electricians and panel builders doing insulated

Technicians who crimp ring tongues, spade lugs, slide-on connectors and butt splices will find the tool matches their daily workflow. The ratchet mechanism ensures a full cycle before release. Installers needing to cut or strip wire, or who work with non-insulated or open-barrel contacts, should select a different tool.

Crimps insulated terminals from 22 to 10 AWG

The single specification that decides fit is the insulated terminal capacity range of 22 to 10 AWG. Verify that every connector in the project falls inside this window before purchase. The tool includes the die set for these terminals and carries California Proposition 65 warnings for cancer and reproductive harm.

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Price $84.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 5,006 comparable items (median $95.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameGreenlee
Model name45500

Questions about this item

What wire sizes must I already have on hand for the 22-10 AWG nests to be useful?

The crimper accepts insulated terminals from 22 AWG up to 10 AWG, so you need wire in that range.

Will the fixed die sets still crimp the ring-tongue and butt-splice terminals I already use?

Yes, the included nests cover ring tongue, spade lug, slide-on and butt splices for insulated terminals.

How can I confirm each crimp meets the tool’s specification after I finish a joint?

The ratchet mechanism only releases once the handles have closed fully, giving a tactile and audible signal that the cycle is complete.

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