Battery Crimping Tools | Cembre Battery Operated Crimpers

Battery Crimping Tools | Battery Operated Crimpers


Battery Crimping Tools for Cable Lugs, Connectors & Terminations

Our range of Battery Crimping Tools (also known as battery crimpers and cordless crimping tools) are designed to deliver consistent, repeatable crimping performance for professional cable termination work. Choose from the Cembre battery range of cable crimping tools for use with crimps, connectors and lugs up to 400mm² (model dependent).

Battery powered crimpers are balanced for ease of use, with a double speed crimping action and a head that rotates through 180° to improve access, ergonomics and operator comfort. For complete tool packages and related products, browse Cembre and the wider Cutting & Crimping Tools category.

If you need to cut as well as crimp, view battery cable cutting tools for all cable types up to 95mm diameter. For non-cordless options, see hydraulic crimping tools.

Need help selecting the right Battery Crimping Tool?

For the best match, tell us the conductor size (mm²), lug/terminal type, material (Cu/Al), and your preferred crimp profile.
We’ll recommend the most suitable tool and dies for your application.


Prefer manual or alternative tooling? Browse Cutting & Crimping Tools and related Crimps, Lugs & Connectors.

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Battery Crimpers | Browse Product Ranges

Cembre B15MDE Battery Crimping Tool
Cembre B15MDE Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B15MDE

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B35-45MDE Battery Cable Crimper
Cembre B35-45MDE Battery Crimper
Part Code: B35-45MDE

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B35-50MDE Battery Crimping Tool
Cembre B35-50MDE Battery Crimper
Part Code: B35-50MDE

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B54MD-D6E Battery Crimper
Cembre B54MD-D6E Battery Crimper
Part Code: B54MD-D6E

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B500E Battery Cable Crimping Tool
Cembre B500E Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B500E

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B550E Battery Crimping Tool
Cembre B550E Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B550E

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B1350-CE Battery Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Cembre B1350-CE Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B1350-CE

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B1350L-CE Battery Crimping Tool
Cembre B1350L-CE Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B1350L-CE

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B1350-UCE Battery Crimping Tool
Cembre B1350-UCE Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B1350-UCE

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B1300-CE Battery Crimping Tool
Cembre B1300-CE Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B1300-CE

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B1300L-CE Battery Crimping Tool
Cembre B1300L-CE Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B1300L-CE

£POA Incl VAT.

Cembre B1300-UCE Battery Crimping Tool
Cembre B1300-UCE Battery Crimping Tool
Part Code: B1300-UCE

£POA Incl VAT.


Battery Cable Crimping Tools Selection Tables

Use the tables below to compare Battery Crimping Tools across force, battery specification and dimensions. For selection support or to arrange a demonstration, contact us.

Cembre Battery Crimpers – Tool Comparison

Cembre Tools B15MDE B35-45MDE B35-50MDE B54MD-D6E B500E B550E B1350-CE B1350L-CE B1350-UCE B1300-CE B1300L-CE B1300-UCE
Type Of Action Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp
Force Developed 15kN 35kN 35kN 63kN 57.7kN 132kN 132kN 132kN 132kN 132kN 132kN
Battery Material Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Battery Voltage 18V 18V 18V 18V 18V 18V 18V 18V 18V 18V 18V 18V
Battery Current 2Ah 2Ah 2Ah 2Ah 4Ah 4Ah 4Ah 4Ah 4Ah 4Ah 4Ah 4Ah
Length 337mm 354mm 387mm 458mm 300mm 358mm 338mm 395mm 351mm 406mm 471mm 423mm
Height 133mm 133mm 133mm 133mm 343mm 358mm 344mm 372mm 369mm 239mm 239mm 239mm
Width 81mm 81mm 81mm 81mm 83mm 83mm 83mm 83mm 83mm 102.5mm 102.5mm 102.5mm
Weight 1.74kg 2.19kg 2.6kg 2.95kg 4.2kg 5.3kg 6.5kg 8.1kg 5.9kg 6.5kg 6.5kg 8.0kg
  • For best results, confirm cable size (mm²), lug type, material (Cu/Al) and preferred crimp profile.
  • Where your work includes cable accessories and specialist terminations, we can advise on tool + die selection.
  • Need an alternative approach? See hydraulic crimping tools.

Maximum Cable Crimping Application Ranges (LV / HV)

Cembre Tool Cable Crimping Capacity (Sqmm)
LV HV C Taps Insulated Terminals Copper Aluminium
B15MDE 16sqmm N/A N/A 16sqmm N/A N/A
B35-45MDE 150sqmm 70sqmm 35sqmm N/A N/A N/A
B35-50MDE 150sqmm N/A 35sqmm 50sqmm N/A N/A
B54MD-D6E N/A N/A N/A N/A 300MCM 4/0 AWG
B500E 300sqmm 70sqmm N/A 120sqmm N/A N/A
B550E N/A N/A N/A 120sqmm 240sqmm 70sqmm
B1350-CE 400sqmm 400sqmm 185sqmm 240sqmm N/A N/A
B1350L-CE 400sqmm 400sqmm 185sqmm 240sqmm N/A N/A
B1350-UCE 400sqmm 400sqmm 185sqmm 240sqmm N/A 300sqmm
B1300-CE 400sqmm 400sqmm 185sqmm 240sqmm N/A N/A
B1300L-CE 400sqmm 400sqmm 185sqmm 240sqmm N/A 300sqmm
B1300-UCE 400sqmm 400sqmm 185sqmm 240sqmm N/A N/A

Need confirmation for a specific termination? Send us the cable type, conductor size and lug/connector reference and we’ll validate the correct battery crimping tool and dies.


Battery Crimping Tool Features (Cembre)

Cembre tools are preferred by electrical engineers, cable jointers, overhead linesmen and utility workers for their technical features and user benefits. The multifunction OLED display can provide operating and condition information, including battery power and charge status, pressure level display, crimping force check (kN) and tool service requirements (tool dependent).

Operator Benefits & Practical Features

✔ Crimping tool head rotates through 180° for access and comfort

✔ Switch protected against accidental operation

✔ Pressure release button conveniently located on the tool

✔ Slot-in battery with release button

✔ LED lighting of the working area

✔ Motor ventilation for tool cooling

✔ Bi-component tool body for increased impact resistance

✔ Multifunction OLED display with touch button

✔ Improved balance for ease of handling

✔ Anatomically shaped grip for comfort

18V Li-Ion high power batteries (capacity varies by tool)

✔ SMARTOOL technology for viewing and downloading operational data (tool dependent)


The battery tools are equipped with LED indicators to display remaining battery life at any time by pressing the adjacent button.

New Generation Battery Crimpers with Multifunction OLED Display

Battery crimping tools feature new generation functionality including a multifunction OLED display to support day-to-day operation and tool condition checks.


Battery Crimping Tools Video Demonstrations

Cembre B1300-C Video

See the Cembre B1300-C in action — a new generation, battery crimping tool which is hydraulic, cordless, with a 180° rotatable tool head and 18V Li-Ion battery system. Supplied as standard with protective carrying case, battery charger, USB cable and shoulder strap (configuration dependent).


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