Cembre B500NDE Battery Crimping Tool (up to 300sqmm cables)
CEMBRE B500NDE hydraulic battery powered crimping tool
Product Code: B500NDE
The Cembre B500NDE Battery Crimping Tool is a high-performance cordless hydraulic crimper designed for the safe, efficient installation of electrical connectors across low and medium voltage cable applications. Delivering a powerful 50kN crimping force and supporting conductor sizes up to 300mm², it provides secure, consistent terminations for cable lugs, splices and compression connectors. Its advanced hydraulic system ensures uniform crimp quality, helping maintain electrical integrity and long-term reliability in critical power distribution environments.
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Cembre B500NDE battery crimping tool is an 18.0V cordless hydraulic crimping tool which can be operated with one hand and is balanced for greater control. The first of a new generation of hand-held cordless tools, characterised by the “Bilinear” structure of the tool’s mechanics. Equipped with intelligent automatic return at the end of the pressing cycle (Smart Release).
The crimping tool is equipped with Li-Ion 18 V-2Ah rechargeable high capacity batteries and is suitable for a wide range of connectors up to 500 MCM using die sets common to the Cembre 6 ton tooling range.
Powered by a high-capacity 18V Li-Ion battery system, the B500NDE offers dependable performance and extended operating time in demanding field conditions. The ergonomic, well-balanced one-handed design improves operator comfort and control, while the durable construction makes it ideal for industrial, utility and infrastructure installations where precision, portability and productivity are essential.
B500ND is suitable for crimping electrical connectors onto conductor cross sections up to 300 mm² and uses the die sets common to all CEMBRE 50kN tools and heads.
The Electronic Pressure Sensor (EPS) guarantees the precision of the crimping operation, checking the actual value of pressure and informing the operator about possible errors.
Cembre’s B500NDE crimping tool can be fitted with many crimping dies common to 50kN and are supplied with a spare battery, battery charger, USB cable and plastic carrying case.
Contact our trusted experts – place an order or find out more about the B500NDE for your operations. Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are the leading stockists and suppliers of Cable Jointing Tools, providing technical advice, quotations and fast worldwide delivery for both UK & export projects.
Technical Specifications
Cembre B500NDE Battery Crimping Tool
User Instructions
| Safety Notice | Remove the battery before introducing or changing dies to ensure safe operation. |
| Preparation | • Carry the tool using the handle or shoulder strap. • Insert or replace the battery by sliding it into the guides until locked. • Check the display to confirm tool operational parameters. • Select the correct die set for the connector. • Open the latch and release the upper die holder. • Insert dies into upper and lower holders until securely locked. • Close the crimp head fully and securely. • Insert the conductor into the connector. • Position the connector between the dies correctly. • Ensure correct crimp sequence when multiple compressions are required. • Confirm latch and die holder are fully secured before use. |
| Die Advancement | • Grip the tool firmly. • Press the operating button to activate the motor pump and advance the die. • Release the button to stop advancement. • Ensure correct die positioning before compression. |
| Compression | • Hold the operating button to advance the ram. • The motor stops automatically when correct pressure is reached. • Display confirms correct crimp with force/pressure reading and “OK”. • If “ERROR” appears, repeat compression until automatic stop confirms completion. |
| Release of Dies | Press the pressure release button to retract the ram and open the dies. |
| LED Worklights | Integrated LED lights illuminate the crimping area during operation and switch off automatically after completion. |
| Head Rotation | Rotates 180° for flexible operation in confined spaces. Warning: Do not rotate when pressurised. |
| Menu Navigation | Use the capacitive touch button below the display to navigate settings. Operate using a bare finger. |
| Battery Status | • 4 LEDs: Fully charged • 2 LEDs: 50% capacity • 1 flashing LED: Recharge required • Display also shows battery status • Recharge time approx. 80 minutes |
| Battery Protection | Integrated battery cut-off activates after inactivity. Reactivate by reinserting battery and pressing operating button. |
| Battery Charger Use | Follow battery charger manual instructions carefully for safe charging. |
| Supplied With | • 2 × CB1820L 18V Li-Ion batteries • ASC30-36 battery charger • USB cable • Shoulder strap • Plastic carrying case |
The Cembre B500E cordless hydraulic crimping tool with new 18V Li-Ion battery has the following crimp ranges:
- LV Lugs & Splices – up to 300sqmm cable conductors
- Insulated Terminals – up to 120sqmm cable conductors
- End Sleeves – up to 120sqmm cable conductors
- “C” Sleeve Connectors – up to 70sqmm cable conductors
Supplied with:
- CB 1820L, Li-Ion 18.0 V 2.0 A h Battery (2 pcs)
- ASC 30-36, Battery charger (INPUT 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz; OUTPUT 12-42 V DC / 3.0 A MAX.)
- USB cable
- Shoulder strap
- Plastic carrying case
Key Benefits
✔ High 50kN crimping force ensures secure, consistent terminations for reliable electrical connections
✔ Cordless battery operation improves mobility and productivity in field and site environments
✔ One-handed ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue during repetitive crimping tasks
✔ Precision hydraulic system delivers controlled crimping, protecting connectors from damage
✔ Durable industrial construction from Cembre ensures long service life in demanding conditions
Applications
✔ Crimping cable lugs and connectors on low and medium voltage electrical installations
✔ Electrical panel building, switchgear assembly and control cabinet wiring
✔ Maintenance and repair of industrial power distribution systems
✔ Installation of electrical infrastructure across utilities, construction and industrial sites
✔ Field service operations requiring portable, high-performance crimping capability
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