Cut, Crimp & Punch | Universal Tool with Triple Function Tool | Klauke EK 120 UNV
Published 09 Jul 2021
Klauke EK 120 UNV Tool
A Universal Tool For Cable Cutting, Crimping & Hole Punching Panels
The EK 120 UNV is a 3-in-1 Universal Tool manufactured by Klauke for crimping, cutting and punching cables. Klauke EK 120 UNV crimps cables up to 400mm², cuts up to 40mm outside diameter and punches up to 144mm holes.
This universal battery powered, hydraulic tool has one head for cable crimping, cutting and hole-punching making it ideal for use in the assembly field where all common worktasks can be carried out by the electrical engineer, jointer or installer using just the one tool. All tool data can be viewed via the display and i-press® app.
Tool Features
- Choose your battery system: Bosch or Makita
- All data can be easily read via Bluetooth
- Universal tool head flip top style, rotatable
- Simple and safe tool: One-button operating concept for controlling all tool functions
- Effortless working due to balanced centre of gravity
- LED for work area illumination
- 2-stage hydraulic system with fast feed and power stroke
- Simple and safe: Automatic retraction after operation completed (crimping or cutting)
- Always ready-to-use thanks to battery charge and service display
Klauke EK 120 UNV Specifications
Bosch Battery System Model | Makita Battery System Model | |
Order Code | EK 120 UNV CFB | EK 120 UNV CFM |
Manufacturer | Klauke | |
Crimping Force | 108 kN | |
Stroke | 42 mm | |
Crimping Range | 10 – 400sqmm Crimp | |
Crimping Cycle | Dependent on cable type | |
Cutting Range | Max. 40mm dia. mm Cut | |
Number of Cuts | Dependent on cable type | |
Punching Capacity | to 144 mm dia. round; to 138 x 138 mm square | |
Battery Voltage | 18 V | |
Battery Capacity | 5.0 Ah, Li-Ion | 4.0 Ah, Li-Ion |
Battery Charging Time | 45 min. | 36 min. |
Weight | 6.5 kg | |
Ambient Temperature | -10 °C to +40 °C |
Further Reading
Review other Blogs in this series of articles about Cable Lugs, Crimping Cables & Tools:
- Cable Lugs – Crimping Applications & Standards
- Copper Cable Lugs For Special Applications
- Indent Crimping Of Cables – Benefits & Limitations
- Cable Lugs & Crimping Using The Hexagonal Crimp Method
- DIN Standard – Crimping & Compressing Aluminium Cable Lugs & Connectors
- Copper & Aluminium – Crimping CU-AL Cables
- Electrically Driven Crimping Tools For High Volume Applications

Klauke EK 120 UNV Battery-powered hydraulic universal tool 10 – 400 mm²

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Further Reading
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Klauke EK 120 UNV Operating Instructions Size: 2.38 MB