Cembre ZKE616N mechanical ratchet crimping tool for insulated and uninsulated wire end ferrules from 0.1 to 16 mm² with adjustable square crimp profile.
£186.30
The Cembre ZKE616N (2590725) is a professional mechanical ratchet crimping tool designed for the installation of insulated and uninsulated wire end ferrules (bootlace ferrules). Developed for electricians, panel builders, OEM machine manufacturers and industrial maintenance engineers, it delivers precise square crimps for dependable electrical terminations across a wide conductor size range.
Part of the renowned Cembre ZKE series, the ZKE616N features a side-entry design with an adjustable crimping mechanism that accommodates ferrules from 0.1 mm² to 16 mm². Its ergonomic two-component handles and precision ratchet mechanism ensure every crimp cycle is completed before release, providing consistent, repeatable results while reducing operator fatigue.
Ideal for industrial control panels, switchgear, automation systems and machinery manufacture, the ZKE616N provides professional-quality ferrule terminations that improve connection reliability and long-term electrical performance.
Correctly crimped ferrules create low-resistance, mechanically secure conductor terminations while protecting stranded conductors from damage. The Cembre ZKE616N provides repeatable square crimps that help improve electrical reliability across demanding industrial applications.
Its adjustable crimping capability makes the ZKE616N an excellent solution for control panel manufacturing, switchgear assembly and industrial automation projects requiring a single tool to cover a broad conductor size range.
| Series | ZKE Mechanical Crimping Tools |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 2590725 |
| Product type | Mechanical ratchet crimping tool |
| Application | Insulated and uninsulated wire end ferrules |
| Crimping range | 0.1–16 mm² |
| AWG range | 27–5 AWG |
| Crimp profile | Adjustable square crimp |
| Insertion type | Side insertion |
| Operation | Manual ratchet |
| Length | Approx. 184 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 380 g |
| HS Code | 82032000 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
The ZKE616N is designed for crimping insulated and uninsulated wire end ferrules onto stranded conductors in professional electrical installations.
The tool supports ferrules from 0.1 mm² to 16 mm², approximately 27–5 AWG.
The ZKE616N produces a precision adjustable square crimp that provides excellent mechanical strength and electrical conductivity.
Yes. The integrated ratchet mechanism ensures every crimp cycle is fully completed before the tool automatically releases.
It is widely used in industrial control panel manufacture, machinery construction, switchgear assembly and electrical maintenance.
Cembre mechanical crimping tools are trusted worldwide by electricians, panel builders and automation engineers for delivering consistent, professional-quality ferrule terminations in demanding industrial environments.
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