{"product_id":"benchbite-hydraulic-crimping-tool","title":"BenchBite","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wire slid right out, and your hands ache after a few thick lugs. A hand-pumped hydraulic crimper turns each pump into a firm hex squeeze, with dies stamped to match your lug. Now you pull on the wire, it holds, the hex looks even and you reach for the next lug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your hands fresh through thick lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze a firm even hex around the wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the right die without guessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay ready to work with spare seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCrimps that stay firm, die after die\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dies are chrome-plated 40Cr steel with high hardness, built to give a firm hex squeeze on copper and aluminum lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLet go of the pressure with one turn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn the rotary knob from ON to OFF to release pressure and send the oil back. Both positions are marked on the knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeep a steady grip while you pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRubber handles keep your hold steady through every pump, and the YQK-300 adds ribbed non-slip sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFind everything in one case\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plastic carry case holds the tool, your dies, the instruction sheet and the sealing rings, so the whole job stays together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the die pair that matches your lug size and fit it in the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the lug and wire between the dies, with the knob on ON.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump the handle until the dies close into a tight hex around the lug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the knob to OFF, open the head and give the wire a tug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual hydraulic crimping tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex die pairs stamped with their mm² size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic carry case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of sealing rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich die should I use for my lug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick the die stamped with the mm² size that matches your lug, crimp, then give the wire a firm tug. If it holds and the hex looks even, you're set. The stamped sizes make matching quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on aluminum as well as copper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is made for copper and aluminum lugs and connecting sleeves in power, telecom and transport work. On the YQK-70 the specs list copper 4 to 70 mm² and aluminum 4 to 50 mm².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to use if I'm not a pro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo special skills needed. You pick the stamped die, pump the handle by hand and turn the ON\/OFF knob to release. It runs on your own muscle, with no battery or outlet, and hydraulic pressure does the heavy squeezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich model should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick the model whose mm² range covers your thickest and thinnest lug: YQK-70 4 to 70, YQK-120 10 to 120, YQK-240 16 to 240, YQK-300 16 to 300 mm². Extra dies widen the low end on some options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe YQK-70 is the compact one at 310 mm (12.2 in) and 3 kg (6.6 lb). The YQK-300 is the larger one at 470 mm (18.5 in) and 6.3 kg (13.9 lb). Choose the model by the thickest lug you crimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a case and all the dies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each kit comes in a plastic carry case with its die pairs, an instruction sheet and sealing rings, so everything for the job stays together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrimyDeals","offers":[{"title":"YQK-70, 8 die pairs (4-70 mm²), Blue","offer_id":49841604952219,"sku":"PD-benchbite-hydraulic-crimping-tool-1","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"YQK-300, 11 die pairs (16-300 mm²), Blue","offer_id":49841604984987,"sku":"PD-benchbite-hydraulic-crimping-tool-2","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"YQK-300, 12 die pairs (10-300 mm²), Blue","offer_id":49841605017755,"sku":"PD-benchbite-hydraulic-crimping-tool-3","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"YQK-300, 15 die pairs (4-300 mm²), Blue","offer_id":49841605050523,"sku":"PD-benchbite-hydraulic-crimping-tool-4","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/1712\/7067\/files\/hydraulic-crimping-tool__p7_v1.png?v=1792227161","url":"https:\/\/primydeals.com\/products\/benchbite-hydraulic-crimping-tool","provider":"PrimyDeals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}