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Silver steel crimping tool with yellow dipped handles and adjustable jaws

Ideal

Ideal 88-843 22 in Dieless Crimper

SKU CH-HEPE-67VKV

A 22-inch dieless crimper with adjustable nests and marked gauges for 6 to 4/0 aluminum and 8 AWG to 250 KCMIL copper, built from steel with dipped handles

  • Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips
  • Dieless design with adjustable nests simplifies crimping setup
  • 22 in steel body delivers durable leverage for heavy use
  • Dipped handle ensures firm grip during repetitive tasks
  • Crimps 6 to 4/0 aluminum and 8 AWG to 250 KCMIL copper
  • Prop 65 notice included for California chemical compliance

22 in Dieless Crimper for Wire Termination

The IDEAL 88-843 is a 22 in dieless crimper built for industrial and commercial wire termination. It handles aluminum conductors from 6 to 4/0 and copper conductors from 8 AWG to 250 KCMIL. The steel body provides durability for repeated use on job sites. This tool suits electricians and technicians who need adjustable crimping without changing dies.

Adjustable Nests and Dipped Handle Grip

Adjustable crimping nests and clearly marked gauges let you select the correct position for each wire size. The dipped handle gives a firm grip during high-force compression. Because the tool is dieless, there are no separate die sets to lose or install. Users must ensure the nest setting matches the conductor gauge before crimping to avoid poor connections.

Verify Conductor Range and Application Before Use

Confirm that your wire sizes fall within the 6 to 4/0 aluminum and 8 AWG to 250 KCMIL copper range. The tool is designed for crimping only and does not cut or strip insulation. Check that the work area allows full handle closure for complete crimp cycles. This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning for chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

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Price $395.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameIdeal
Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 88-843 crimper is crimping correctly after setting the gauge?

After selecting the marked gauge position for your wire size, perform a test crimp on a scrap piece of the same conductor; the crimp should be uniform and hold the wire securely without slipping.

What comes with the 88-843 dieless crimper and what must I supply?

The tool itself is supplied; you must provide the 6 to 4/0 aluminum or 8 AWG to 250 KCMIL copper wire you intend to crimp.

Which wire sizes should I match to the 88-843's adjustable nests?

Use the clearly marked gauges to set the nest for either 6 to 4/0 aluminum or 8 AWG to 250 KCMIL copper, choosing the position that matches your conductor.

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