Klauke EK12042 CFB/M | Battery Powered Cable Crimping Tool 16-400sqmm

Klauke EK12042 Battery-Powered Crimping Tool

Klauke EK120/42 CFB/M Battery-Powered Crimping Tool

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Klauke EK12042 CFB is a compact, high-performance battery-powered crimping tool designed for reliable crimping of solderless terminals, connectors, and pin terminals in industrial and on-site electrical applications.

klauke EK12042 CFB/M BATTERY CRIMPING TOOL

The Klauke EK12042 CFB/M is a powerful, high-accuracy, battery-hydraulic crimping tool built to deliver dependable results in tight or restricted installation areas.

With a strong 120 kN crimping force, the EK12042 CFB/M is optimised for fine and superfine-stranded copper conductors, enabling secure crimps on connectors up to 400 mm in diameter, depending on the application.

Powered by an 18 V Li-Ion battery, the tool offers cordless flexibility, rapid 45-minute recharge capability, and a low overall weight of just 7.1 kg including the battery, making it ideal for mobile field use, overhead tasks, and continuous on-site operation.

Its narrow, open, 360° rotatable crimping head provides exceptional access in confined spaces, while the simple one-button interface ensures quick, precise, and controlled crimping even in challenging working positions.

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BATTERY POWERED CRIMPING TOOL – SPECIFICATIONS (bosch BATTERY SYSTEM)

EK12042 Electrical Features
Crimping force	120 kN
Stroke/opening width	42 mm
Crimping range	16 – 400 sqmm
Crimping Cycle	8 s to 9s (depending on crimping cross section)
Battery Voltage	18V
Battery Capacity	5.0 Ah, Li-Ion
Battery Charging Time	45 mins
Weight including battery	7.1 kg
Ambient Temperature	– 10°C to +40°C

BATTERY POWERED CRIMPING TOOL – SPECIFICATIONS (makita BATTERY SYSTEM)

EK12042 Electrical Features
Crimping force	120 kN
Stroke/opening width	42 mm
Crimping range	16 – 400 sqmm
Crimping Cycle	8 s to 9 s (depending on crimping cross section)
Battery Voltage	18V
Battery Capacity	4.0 Ah, Li-Ion
Battery Charging Time	36 mins
Weight including battery	7.1kg
Ambient Temperature	– 12°C to +40°C
Number of Crimps	approx. 115 at 150 sqmm Cu DIN

HYDRAULIC CABLE CRIMPING TOOL – FEATURES

Choose your battery system: Bosch or Makita

Compatible with Bosch or Makita 18 V battery systems
Bluetooth-enabled for easy access to all tool and crimp data
Open, 360° rotatable head for easy positioning
2-stage hydraulic system (fast feed + power stroke) for efficient crimping
One-button operation for simple and safe control
Automatic retraction with ARS for precise multiple crimps
Visual and audible signals for quality assurance
Integrated LED work light for better visibility
Balanced centre of gravity for effortless handling
Battery charge & service display — always ready to use

CABLE CRIMPING TOOL – COMPATABILITY

The hydraulic cable crimping tool offers precise, repeatable crimps and is suitable for professional electrical installation and maintenance applications.

Tubular cable lugs and connectors – cu

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range (mm²)	Crimping Profile
Copper tubular cable lugs and connectors, standard design, tubular cable lugs for switch cabinet connections		16 – 400
Insulated cable lugs and connectors, insulated pin terminals		10 – 150
Tubular cable lugs and connectors for fine stranded conductors		10 – 150

Tubular cable lugs and connectors – stainless steel, Ni

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range mm²	Crimping Profile
Tubular cable lugs and connectors – VA		10 – 50
Tubular cable lugs and connectors – VA		70 – 95
Tubular cable lugs and connectors – Ni		10 – 50
Tubular cable lugs and connectors – Ni		70 – 95

Compression cable lugs and connectors to DIN – Cu

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range mm²	Crimping Profile
Compression cable lugs and connectors to DIN – Cu		10 – 300
Double compression cable lugs		2 x 50 – 2 x 120

Solderless terminals, connectors and pin terminals to DIN – Cu

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range mm²	Crimping Profile
Solderless terminals pin terminals and solderless connectors according to DIN – Cu		16 – 150
Insulated solderless terminals and pin terminals		10 – 95

Sleeves for compacted conductors and sector shaped conductors – Cu

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range mm²	Crimping Profile
Pre-rounding dies for sector-shaped Al and Cu conductors, 3-core and 4-core sector-shaped conductors		10 sm – 300 se / 300 sm

Compression cable lugs and connectors acc. to DIN

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range mm²	Crimping Profile
Compression cable lugs and connectors according to DIN – Al		10 sm – 300 re/se

Compression cable lugs and connectors – Al/Cu

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range mm²	Crimping Profile
Compression cable lugs and connectors – Al/Cu		10 sm – 300 re/se

Clamping

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range mm²	Crimping Profile
C-type terminal clamps		10 – 70
H-type terminal clamps		70 – 120

Cable end-sleeves

Suitable For	Connecting Material	Crimping Range mm²	Crimping Profile
Cable end-sleeves		250 – 240

Cable Tools

Should you require technical assistance to select the correct cable crimping or cable cutting tools please contact us.

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of cable tools to enable the preparation of all LV MV HV cables prior to the installation of Joints, Terminations & Connectors – this includes Klauke, Cembre, Alroc and Boddingtons cable jointing tools for removal of cable sheath, screen and insulation on 11/33kV (MV) and 66kV/132kV (HV) power cables.

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