Klauke EK 30 IDML | The Compact Crimping Tool for Panel Builders
Published 09 Jul 2021
Cable Crimping Tools
Klauke EK 30 IDML
The latest cable crimping tool from Klauke, the EK 30 IDML is now available. The Klauke EK 30 IDML is the ideal tool to crimp a wide range of cable lugs with reduced cost, it features the familiar indent crimping method, meaning a change of dies is not required with the tool.
Klauke EK 30 IDML battery-powered hydraulic crimping tool makes it possible to crimp all commonly used cable lugs of the R-, L-, F- and Q-series for conductor Classes 2, 5 and 6 without requiring a change of die. The head of the tool is designed to only accept cable lugs to protect the user from any potential misapplications.
The lightweight Klauke EK 30 IDML is ideal for working in areas where space is tight and the 10.8V Li-Ion, 1.5Ah rechargeable battery will last a full working day on just one charge. Battery operated cable crimping tools are equipped with LED indicators to display the remaining battery life at any time by pressing the adjacent button.
Klauke EK 30 IDML – Features
Compact Crimping Tools
Features
- Closed head, flip top style, rotatable tool
- Simple and safe: one-button operating concept for controlling all tool functions
- Comfortable and secure one-hand operation thanks to 2-component plastic housing with soft lining
- Effortless operations thanks to low weight
- Automatic retraction when cable crimping operation is complete
- Maintenance display via LED
Crimping Tool Suitable for
- Very well suited for compacted conductors
- Especially for fine strand conductors according to DIN VDE 60228
Klauke EK 30 IDML
Specification
| Order Code | EK 30 IDML |
| Manufacturer | Klauke |
| Description | Battery-powered hydraulic crimping tool 6 – 120 mm² |
| Crimping Force | 30 kN |
| Stroke/Opening Width | 22 mm |
| Crimping Range | 6 – 120 mm² (Solderless cable lugs up to 95mm²) |
| Crimping Cycle | 2.5 s to 5 s (depending on cross-section) |
| Number of Crimps | approx. 150 |
| Battery Voltage | 10.8V |
| Battery Capacity | 1.5 Ah, Li-Ion |
| Battery Charge Time | approx. 40 mins |
| Weight Including Battery | 1.95 kg |
| Ambient Temperature | -10°C to +40°C |
Klauke EK 30 IDML Battery powered hydraulic crimping tool 6 – 120 mm²
Compatibility
| Suitable For | Connecting Material | Crimping Range mm² | Crimping Profile |
| Tubular Cable Lugs & Connectors – Cu | |||
| Tubular cable lugs and connectors, standard type, tubular cable lugs for switch cabinet connections |  |
6 – 120 |  |
| Tubular cable lugs and connectors for fine stranded conductors |  |
6 – 120 | |
| Solderless Terminals, Connectors & Pin Terminals to DIN – Cu | |||
| Solderless terminals (DIN 46234) and pin terminals (DIN 46230) according to DIN – Cu, solderless connectors (DIN 46341) according to DIN – Cu | |
6 – 95 | |
Klauke EK30IDML | Cable Crimping Tool
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
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