Cembre ME160-520 hexagonal crimping die set for 630–800 mm² copper conductors, compatible with the RHU520 520 kN hydraulic crimping system.
£582.00
The Cembre ME160-520, manufacturer part number 2648556, is a precision-engineered hexagonal crimping die set developed for professional compression of large copper cable lugs and connectors. Designed specifically for use with the Cembre RHU520 520 kN hydraulic crimping system, it delivers accurate, repeatable crimping performance for demanding industrial, utility and infrastructure applications.
Manufactured from special hardened steel with a burnished finish, the ME160-520 die set provides outstanding durability, dimensional accuracy and long service life. Its precision-machined crimping profile is designed for 630 mm² to 800 mm² copper conductors, ensuring secure mechanical retention together with excellent electrical conductivity when used with approved Cembre compression connectors.
Designed for electrical contractors, utilities, switchgear manufacturers and industrial maintenance engineers, the ME160-520 forms part of Cembre's heavy-duty 520 kN tooling range, providing dependable cable terminations across power distribution, renewable energy and industrial electrical installations.
Hexagonal crimping dies apply controlled, uniform compression around compatible cable lugs and connectors, producing high mechanical pull-out strength together with low-resistance electrical connections. Precision die geometry ensures repeatable installation quality across demanding industrial environments.
When used with compatible Cembre RHU520 hydraulic crimping equipment and approved compression connectors, the ME160-520 delivers dependable crimp quality for substations, industrial facilities, renewable energy projects and power distribution networks.
| Series | ME-520 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2648556 |
| Alternative Product SKU | ME160-520 |
| Product type | Hexagonal crimping die set |
| Crimping geometry | Hexagonal |
| Conductor size range | 630–800 mm² |
| Impression marking | A160 |
| Material | Special hardened steel |
| Surface treatment | Burnishing |
| Dimensions | 88.7 × 63 × 60 mm |
| Maximum dimensions | 88.7 × 76 × 60 mm |
| Impression width | 25 mm |
| Compatible equipment | Cembre RHU520 520 kN hydraulic crimping system |
| Pack quantity | 1 set |
| HS Code | 82079099 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
The ME160-520 is a hexagonal crimping die set used to compress compatible copper cable lugs and connectors with the Cembre RHU520 hydraulic crimping system.
The ME160-520 is designed for 630 mm² to 800 mm² copper conductors.
It is designed specifically for the Cembre RHU520 520 kN hydraulic crimping system.
The ME160-520 is manufactured from special hardened steel with a burnished finish for excellent durability and consistent crimping performance.
No. It should only be used with compatible Cembre RHU520 equipment and approved matching compression connectors.
Cembre crimping dies are trusted by electrical contractors, utilities and industrial engineers for producing accurate, repeatable and dependable compression terminations across demanding power distribution and industrial applications.
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