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Yellow and black steel ratchet crimper with ergonomic handles

Klein Tools

Klein Tools VDV226-107 5 1/4 in Ratchet Crimper CAT3 CAT5e CAT6 electrician tool

SKU CH-BN4H-A2ADT MPN VDV226-107

A compact ratchet crimper that cuts, strips and terminates CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6 voice and data cables with an ergonomic handle

  • Product typeCable Crimper
  • Color and finishYellow/Black
  • Key featuresErgonomic Design Heavy Duty Compact
  • Ratchet mechanism ensures consistent crimps on CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6 cables
  • Built-in cutter and stripper prepares wires without extra tools
  • Ergonomic yellow and black handles reduce hand fatigue during repetitive use
  • Compact 5 1/4 inch steel frame fits tight panels and tool pouches
  • Designed for voice and data STP and UTP flat or satin phone cable

Ratchet Crimper for Voice and Data Cable

The Klein Tools VDV226-107 is a compact ratchet crimper built for terminating voice and data cables. It handles CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6 conductors and also cuts and strips flat or satin phone cable. The ergonomic handles and steel frame are designed for repeated professional use.

Installers terminating standard Ethernet

Technicians who need a single tool to cut, strip and crimp uninsulated connectors on twisted-pair and flat cable will find this model suitable. It does not support coaxial, fibre or insulated terminals, so installers working with those media should look at a different tool.

Fixed die set for CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6

The crimper uses a non-interchangeable die set matched to the three listed cable categories. Because the dies cannot be swapped, the tool is limited to those specific connector positions and cannot be adapted for other connector types.

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Price $24.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 5,006 comparable items (median $95.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKlein Tools
Model nameVDV226-107
Product typeCable Crimper
Color and finishYellow/Black
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What cable types must I already have for the VDV226-107 to crimp?

The tool crimps CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6 voice and data cables, both shielded and unshielded twisted pair, plus flat or satin phone cable.

Will the VDV226-107 still crimp older CAT3 patch cables I keep in stock?

Yes, the ratchet mechanism is rated for CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6, so legacy CAT3 cords crimp with the same action as newer categories.

How do I know the VDV226-107 has finished a proper crimp after I squeeze the handles?

The ratchet releases only when the cycle completes, giving a tactile click that confirms the connector is fully seated and compressed.

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