A0540HX Ratchet Crimping Tool

A0540HX ratchet crimping tool

Description

Ratchet crimping with a contact locator

A0540HX, also marked A-0540HX, is a hand crimping tool for solid turned contacts. The tool combines marked crimp profiles with a locator that supports the contact in the working position.

A0540HX crimp cross section and contact examples
Crimp cross section and turned contact examples for the A0540HX tool.

Conductor range by contact family

Contact familyConductor cross section
Han D0.14-1.5mm²
Han E0.5-4mm²
Han C1.5-4mm²
Tool specificationValue
Minimum conductor cross section0.14mm²
Maximum conductor cross section4mm²
Nominal AWG rangeAWG26-12
Contact constructionSolid turned contacts

Crimp jaw and setup

Select the marked jaw position for the conductor size and the locator position for the contact family. The overall tool range does not apply to every contact type; use the family-specific ranges above.

A0540HX marked crimp jaw and contact barrel positioning
Jaw markings identify conductor sizes; the lower view shows a contact barrel positioned in the crimp profile.

Contact locator

The locator provides separate positions marked for Han C, Han D and Han E contacts. Seat the contact in its matching position before completing the ratchet crimp cycle.

A0540HX locator with Han C Han D and Han E positions
Locator openings and an installed contact show how the contact is supported during crimping.