The IDEAL Electrical 30-495 FT-45 Feed-Thru Modular Plug Crimp Tool is a simple, compact and highly effective modular plug crimp tool for installers and techs that terminate RJ-45 connectors regularly. The tool is designed to work seamlessly with IDEAL Electrical Feed-Thru Modular plugs (sold separately), and it is also compatible with other feed-thru style connectors. A major benefit of Feed-Thru plugs is that they allow the individual conductors to "feed-thru" the end-face of the connector, allowing the user to verify the wires are in the correct order prior to crimping the connector.

During crimping, the FT-45 cleanly shears the excess conductors and leaves a smooth, flat finish to the end face of the IDEAL Electrical Feed-Thru connector. No protrusions or small lengths of conductor remain beyond the plastic face of the connector. This minimizes accidental shorting of conductors or inadvertent contact in plug jacks.

The FT-45 ia fitted with a single universal crimp cavity for RJ-45 / 8-position connectors that can be used with Feed-Thru, standard, or shielded connectors for CAT5e or CAT6. There is no need to carry multiple tools for terminating RJ-45's.

The FT-45 Crimp Tool is equipped with a custom, heavy-duty cutting blade that stays sharp, has minimal flex and will last for over 2,000 cuts before it needs replacing. Replacement blades are available (model 30-4951, sold separately).

The FT-45 features a patent pending mechanical design that requires only 1/3 to 1/2 the hand force of traditional tools to crimp the connector - no ratchet mechanism is needed and one handed crimping is possible. The tool is compact, 5 1/2" in length and weighs just over 1/2 lb., so it easily fits in your pocket and lightens the tool bag load.