Cat 5 Cable Crimping Instructions

I know it does not do anything extra but it also cannot hurt.

Cat 5 cable crimping instructions. Crimp the head onto the cable. This is a tutorial on how to crimp your own cables. High leverage linesman pliers with crimping tool. Rotary coaxial cable stripper 7 97.

Then rotate the crimping tool around the cable in a smooth and even motion to create a clean cut. Rj45 connectors have been used for phone and ethernet connections for a long time but their original development. The metal contacts should now be touching each of the 8 wires. Place the cable in this slot gently squeeze the crimping tool and rotate it to cut all the way around the jacket.

The crimping tool will have a section with a razor blade and enough clearance to cut through the jacket but not the wires on the inside. Rotary coaxial cable stripper. Trim the ends of the wires so they are even with one another leaving only 1 2 in wire length. Carefully place the connector into the ethernet crimper and cinch down on the handles tightly.

The copper splicing tabs on the connector will pierce into each of the eight wires. Strip the cable back 1 inch 25 mm from the end. Klein tools d2000 9necr at 47 48. Wire and cable stripper.

Insert the cable into the stripper section of the tool and squeeze it tight. After that you can pull off the jacket to expose the smaller wires inside. Flatten the end between your thumb and forefinger. With the head positioned properly apply pressure to the crimper s handles to clamp the head down onto the wires.

This would work for any cat5e and cat6 cable. Keep the tool clamped and pull away towards the end of the wire to remove the sheathing. Place the plastic head into the appropriate slot in the crimping tool being careful not to dislodge the 8 wires. Typically i actually squeeze the cable in the crimping tool twice.

Wire and cable. Thank you for checking out my first video. Insert the prepared plug in the crimping tool and squeeze the handle crimping the wires. High leverage linesman pliers with crimping tool 17 99.

There is also a locking tab that holds the blue plastic sleeve in place for a tight compression fit. Ethernet has been taking over the world for the last few decades. In store only add to my list.