CAMARILLO, Calif., August 19, 2013 - Platinum Tools, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce that its new 360 degree CT-360 External Ground Crimp Tool (p/n 12360C) is now shipping. The new 360 degree CT-360 External Ground Crimp Tool has a MSRP of $36.95.
“The Platinum Tools CT-360 performs 360 degree crimps on the external ground tab of shielded RJ45 connectors for Cat5e, Cat5/6, Cat6E, Cat6A and Cat7 cables,” explained Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and general manager. “The design allows the installer to perform a concentric termination with full control, preventing over/under crimping the external ground tab.”
Specifications for the 360 degree External Ground Crimp Tool include:
• Non-ratcheted design
• Dual cavity covers wide range of cable ODs
- Maximum: 8.5mm /0.335 inch
- Minimum: 6.2mm /0.245 inch
• Spring loaded
• Simple design, easy-to-use
• Works on most external ground tabs
• All steel frame
• Black oxide finish
• Dimensions: 7.25 in. x 2.25 in. x .75 in. (184mm x 57mm x 19mm)
• Weight: 9.5 oz – 265 g
• MSRP: $39.95
For pricing and more information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit www.platinumtools.com, call (800) 749-5783, or email [email protected].
