The IDEAL Electrical 30-506 Crimpmaster Ratcheting Crimp Tool (Frame Only) is a versatile hand held tool that uses interchangeable die sets (sold separately) to crimp many types of connectors including RF, wire terminals, and modular plugs. More than 15 die sets are available for the Crimpmaster.

The Crimpmaster tool is designed for heavy daily professional use. The thick walled frame is manufactured from fine blanked high carbon steel with a black oxide coating. Large, contoured, rounded edge handles provide comfort and leverage during the crimping process.

The Crimpmaster has a ratchet mechanism that prevents the user from under crimping a connector. The tool will not open, or release the connector being crimped until a full crimping cycle has been completed. The tool does have a ratchet release lever located between the handles to open the tool if a full cycle cannot be completed.

The tool can be fine adjusted to die set variations with the 6 position cam wheel. Precision ground die sets (sold separately) can be changed with a flat or philips screwdriver. The Crimpmaster is a professional grade, general purpose crimping tool that requires no factory calibration.