Crimping Pliers- 97 21 215 B
Knipex -9″ Crimping Pliers model :97 21 215 B
- For cutting cables, stripping wire and crimping insulated terminals and cable connectors
- With threaded holes for cutting copper and brass screws threaded 7/64″, 1/8″, 9/64″, 5/32″ and 13/64″ (M2.6, M3, M3.5, M4 and M5)
- Bolted joint for higher stability and smooth movement
- Made of special tool steel, oil-hardened
Description
The Knipex 97 21 215 B Crimping Pliers is a 9-inch professional-grade crimping tool designed for electricians, automotive wiring, and electronics work involving open-barrel / non-insulated terminals. It combines several functions into one tool: crimping, wire stripping, cable cutting, and threaded screw cutting.
Key Features :
- Designed for non-insulated open plug connectors (6.3 mm terminal width)
- Crimps wire sizes from 0.5–2.5 mm² (20–14 AWG)
- Includes:
- Cable cutter
- Wire stripper
- Crimping jaws with 3 crimp positions
- Threaded holes for cutting copper/brass screws (M2.6–M5)
- Uses a bolted joint for smoother operation and higher durability
- Made from oil-hardened high-strength special tool steel
- Multi-component ergonomic handles for comfort and grip
Technical Specifications :
| Specification | Details |
| Length | 9 in / 230 mm |
| Weight | ~250–290 g |
| Crimp Type | F-crimp / open-barrel crimp |
| Crimp Positions | 3 |
| Wire Range | 0.5–2.5 mm² |
| AWG Range | 20–14 AWG |
| Finish | Black oxide / black lacquered |
| Handle | Multi-component grip |
| Joint Type | Bolted |
What It’s Best Used For
This tool is especially useful for:
- Automotive wiring harnesses
- Motorcycle and marine wiring
- Open-barrel spade connectors
- Molex/JST-style terminal work
- Electrical repair and custom wiring projects
Unlike ratcheting crimpers, this model gives more manual control and is compact enough for field work.
Tool 97 21 215 B as:
- Reliable for open-barrel connectors
- Compact and durable
- Easier to control than some ratcheting crimpers
- Suitable for light-to-medium production work
One commonly mentioned limitation is that it is not ideal for heavy-duty industrial crimping or very large gauge wire.
Difference Between 97 21 215 and 97 21 215 B
| Feature | Standard 97 21 215 | 97 21 215 B |
| Connector Type | Insulated terminals | Open-barrel / non-insulated connectors |
| Wire Range | 0.75–6.0 mm² | 0.5–2.5 mm² |
| Crimp Style | Oval crimp | F-crimp |
Knipex 97 21 215 B Crimping Pliers is a compact 9-inch professional crimping tool mainly used for non-insulated open-barrel electrical terminals in automotive, electronics, and wiring work.
It’s valued for combining several electrical tools into one durable hand tool with precise manual crimp control.
Brand
Knipex
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