Cembre HNKE 16 Crimpstar Mechanical Crimping Tool

Cembre HNKE 16 Crimpstar Mechanical Crimping Tool
Cembre HNKE 16Â Crimpstar mechanical crimping tool is compact and easy to use with end sleeves for conductor sizes from 4 to 16sqmm.
The Cembre HNKE 16 is fitted with treated steel crimp jaws which have high mechanical properties and a factory set ratchet for crimping control allowing the handle of the crimping tool to automatically open once crimping operation has completed.
The HNKE 16 tool also has an emergency release lever and ergonomically designed non-slip moulded plastic grips.
Cembre HNKE 16 Crimpstar
Mechanical Crimping Tool
Technical Features
Cembre Part Number | Crimpstar HNKE 16 |
Crimp Style | ![]() |
Crimping Range | End sleeves for conductor sizes from 4 to 16sqmm |
Length (Closed Handles) | 236mm |
Width (Closed Handles) | 73mm |
Height | 18.3mm |
Weight | 491g |
Package Dimensions | 240 x 81 x 25mm |
LV- HV Cable Crimping Applications

Cut & Crimp LV-HV Cables
- LV Cable Lugs & Splices – up to 400sqmm cable conductors
- HV Cable Lugs & Splices (11kV-33kV) – up to 400sqmm cable conductors
- “C” Sleeve Copper Connectors – up to 185sqmm cable conductors
- Insulated Terminals – up to 240sqmm cable conductors
âž¡ For Cembre electrical connections, see Cable Crimps, Lugs & Connectors
Contact T&D to discuss crimping cables at MV-HV, including 11kV-33kV, to ensure correct Cembre tool, lug/splice and die set selection – visit battery crimping tools for repetitive crimping of cables without strain injury or worker fatigue.