Klauke EKM60/22 | Battery Powered Cable Crimping Tool 6-300sqmm

Klauke EKM60/22 Cable Crimping Tool
The Klauke EKM60/22 is a battery powered cable crimping tool that has a large crimping range for cable lugs and connectors from 6sqmm up to 300sqmm and a LV MV HV power cable crimping force of 60kN – suitable for interchangeable dies, series 22 and narrow crimping of cables.
Klauke Cable Crimping Tools are available with a Bosch or Makita battery systems, operating at battery voltages of 18V, providing flexibility for preferred battery system power selection. The Klauke EKM60/22 is a battery powered hydraulic cable crimping tool with a crimping range between 6-300sqmm, designed to create secure connections between wires and connectors by deforming the connector onto the wire, ensuring a strong bond. Crimping tools are purposed to join electrical wires, network cables, coaxial cables and more.
The Klauke EKM 60/22 Hydraulic Crimping Tool uses the new Klauke Link App, a newly developed mobile platform which allows all tool data to be viewed at a glance, with a smart interface. The app provides an interface to Klauke devices which are equipped with Bluetooth technology.
Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute an extensive range of Klauke Cable Crimping Tools & Klauke Cable Cutting Tools, which offer varied crimping ranges, crimping forces, sizes and capabilities, such as:
- Klauke EK50ML Cable Strip, Cut & Crimping Tool
- Klauke EK135FT Battery Powered Cable Crimping Tool
- Klauke EK60/22 Battery Powered Cable Crimping Tool

EKM60/22 Features, Benefits & Technical Specifications
EKM6022 Crimping Tool Features & Benefits
- Option for battery system: Bosch or Makita
- Easy readout of all data via Bluetooth
- Closed head with bolt interlock, flip top style battery powered cable crimping tool
- Klauke EKM 60/22 is simple and safe: one-button operating concept for controlling all tooling functions
- Effortless operations because of balanced centre of gravity
- Hydraulic crimping tool features a LED for work area illumination
- Simple and safe on button operating concept for controlling all tool functions – automatic retraction of crimping tool head when operation is complete
- Automatic retraction stop (ARS) for positioning control in case of multiple crimping of cables
- Klauke EKM6022 always ready for use thanks to the battery charge status and service display
- See Also | Ratchet Cable Cutters | Cable Crimping Tools

Makita Battery System 18V

Makita Battery System 18V
The following video provides a complete in-depth ‘How to use the EKM 60/22 6sqmm – 300sqmm Hydraulic Crimping Tool‘ guide, with in-person demonstrations (not in English):
The following table outlines the performance specification of the Klauke EKM60/22 Hydraulic Crimping Tool:
| Klauke EKM 60/22 Hydraulic Crimping Tool | |
| Cable crimping force | 60 kN |
| Stroke | 17.5 mm |
| Crimping tool range | 6-300sqmm |
| Crimping tool cycle | 2 s (for ARS) to 5 s (depending on cross-section) |
| Number of crimps (Makita battery) | approx. 150 – 200 at 150mmsq Cu DIN |
| Battery voltage | 18 V |
| Battery capacity | 2.0 Ah, Li-Ion (Bosch) / 1.5Ah, Li-Ion (Makita) |
| Charging time | 15 min |
| Weight incl. battery | 3.0 kg |
| Ambient temperature | -10°C to +40°C |
Battery Powered Hydraulic Cable Crimping Tool – Dies
The following tables show the correct die sets to use for installing cable lugs, connectors, joints and end sleeves using the Klauke EKM60/22 crimping tool:
| Tool Suitable for | Cable Crimping range | Dies | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubular Cable Lugs and Connectors | CU | ||||
| Tubular cable lugs and connectors blue connection for compacted conductors acc. to DIN EN 60228 | 6 – 300sqmm | Crimping dies, blue connection® B 22 | ||
| Tubular cable lugs and connectors, standard type, tubular cable lugs for switchgear connections | 6 – 300sqmm | Crimping dies R 22 | ||
| Insulated cable lugs and compression joints, standard type, Insulated pin terminals | 10 – 150sqmm | Crimping dies IS 22 | ||
| Tubular cable lugs and connectors for fine stranded conductors | 10 – 70sqmm | Crimping dies F 22 | ||
| Tubular cable lugs and connectors for solid conductors | 10 – 50sqmm | Crimping dies M 22 | ||
| Tool Suitable for | Cable Crimping range | Dies |
|---|---|---|
| Tubular Cable Lugs and Connectors | NI, VA | ||
| Stainless steel tubular cable lugs and connectors | 10 – 50sqmm | Crimping dies N 22 |
| Nickel tubular cable lugs and connectors | 10 – 50sqmm | Presseinsätze N 22 |
| Tool Suitable for | Cable Crimping range | Dies |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Cable Lugs and Connectors to DIN | CU | ||
| Copper compression cable lugs (DIN 46235) and connectors (DIN 46267, part 1) acc. to DIN | 6 – 300sqmm | Crimping dies D 22 |
| Double compression cable lugs | 2 x 50 – 2 x 70 | Crimping dies DP 22 |
| Tool Suitable for | Cable Crimping range | Dies |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeves for Compacted Conductors and Sector Shaped Conductors | CU | ||
| Pre-rounding dies for sector-shaped Al and Cu conductors | 10 sm – 300 se / 240 sm | Crimping dies RU 22 |
| Tool Suitable for | Cable Crimping range | Dies |
|---|---|---|
| Klauke EKM60/22 Compression Cable Lugs and Connectors Acc. to DIN | ||
| Aluminium compression cable lugs and connectors to DIN | 10 – 300sqmm | Crimping dies A 22 |
| Compression joints connections for Aldrey-conductors DIN EN 50182, Al-conductors DIN EN 50182, 120 – 185 mm² | 25 – 185sqmm | Crimping dies AD 22 |
| Compression joints DIN 48085, part 3 for aluminium/steel conductors DIN EN 50182, aluminium crimping | 25/4 – 120/20 | Crimping dies AST 22 |
| Compression joints DIN 48085, part 3 for aluminium/steel conductors DIN EN 50182, steel crimping | 25/4 – 120/20 | Crimping dies ST 22 |
| Tool Suitable for | Cable Crimping range | Dies |
|---|---|---|
| Klauke EKM60/22 Compression Cable Lugs and Connectors | AL/CU | ||
| Aluminum side of aluminum/copper compression cable lugs and connectors: crimping dies A22, copper side of aluminum/copper compression cable lugs and connectors: crimping dies D22 | 10 – 300sqmm | Crimping dies A 22 und D 22 |
| Tool Suitable for | Cable Crimping range | Dies |
|---|---|---|
| Klauke EKM60/22 Clamping Types | ||
| Clamps, C-type | 4 – 50sqmm | Crimping dies C 22 / MC 22 |
| Clamps, H-type | 70sqmm | Crimping dies H 22 |
| Tool Suitable for | Cable Crimping range | Dies |
|---|---|---|
| Klauke EKM60/22 Cable End-Sleeves | ||
| Special trapezoid crimp for fine stranded conductors | 10 – 240sqmm | Crimping dies AES 22 |
| Twin cable end-sleeves | 2 x 4 – 2 x 16sqmm | Crimping dies ZAE 22 |
| Twin cable end-sleeves, trapezodial, for fine stranded conductors | 2 x 4 – 2 x 16sqmm | – |
Cable Tools
Should you require technical assistance to select the correct cable crimping or cable cutting tools please contact us. Thorne & Derrick are dedicated to providing competitive pricing, excellent customer service and fast worldwide delivery.
As well as the Klauke EKM60/22 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, Ripley and Boddingtons cable jointing tools for removal of cable sheath, screen and insulation on 11/33kV (MV) and 66kV/132kV (HV) power cables.
The following video features a range of Klauke Battery Powered Crimping Tool demonstrations, including the Klauke EKM60/22, as well as the EK354CFB & EKM60IDCFB.

Klauke Cable Crimping & Cable Cutting Tools



Klauke EKM60/22 Battery-Powered Crimping Tool
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klauke EKM60/22 BATTERY CRIMPING TOOL
The Klauke EKM60/22 is a compact, high-precision battery-hydraulic crimping tool designed for reliable crimping performance in confined installation environments.
Delivering a powerful 60 kN crimping force, the EKM60ID is engineered for fine and superfine-stranded copper conductors, supporting crimping applications up to 32 mm diameter depending on connector type.
Powered by a 18 V Li-Ion battery system, the tool provides cordless convenience, fast 45-minute recharge times and a lightweight build of only 3 kg including the battery, ideal for mobile, on-site and overhead work.
The integrated electronic system continuously monitors the crimping process, includes automatic retraction after each cycle and features a maintenance LED indicator to support optimal tool performance and service scheduling.
➡ See also: Battery Operated Cable Cutting Tools
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BATTERY POWERED CRIMPING TOOL – SPECIFICATIONS (bosch BATTERY SYSTEM)
BATTERY POWERED CRIMPING TOOL – SPECIFICATIONS (makita BATTERY SYSTEM)
CABLE CRIMPING TOOL – COMPATABILITY
The hydraulic cable crimping tool offers precise, repeatable crimps and is suitable for professional electrical installation and maintenance applications.
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.






