Key Specifications
- Warranty
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Limited 1 Year
- Insulated
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No
- Connector Crimping
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Yes
- Color
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Black
Detailed information
The Ratchet Telemaster™ is the go-to professional-grade tool for everyday usage in data and telecommunications. Precision-ground crimp teeth and multi-plated steel-walled body ensure the connector remains stable and all moving parts stay aligned throughout the crimping process, delivering a perfect crimp every time. Unlike many general-purpose tools that inconsistently crimp and have a tool cavity that can bend under stress, the Ratchet Telemaster™ provides strong conductor-to-pin contact points, preventing damage to the mating connector port. Its ratchet mechanism only releases after a full crimp cycle, eliminating under-crimping and excess handle squeezing common in non-ratchet tools. For an extremely reliable, rugged, and best-in-class modular plug crimping tool, look no further than the Ratchet Telemaster™ from IDEAL. It’s the ultimate choice for professionals who demand precision and durability in their everyday work.
- Crimps standard CAT5e and CAT6 RJ45 and RJ11/12 (6P6C/6P4C)connectors
- Ratchet mechanism ensures a full cycle crimp every time
- Precision ground crimp teeth and a steel-walled body for a perfect crimp every time.
- Heavier-duty ratcheting version of the 30-496 Telemaster™
- Also cuts UTP/STP and strips CAT5e and CAT6 flat cable jackets
- Black oxide coated steel frame with cushioned handles for strength and comfort
- Not for use with Feed-Thru RJ45 connectors
- Cushioned handle grips provide comfort during repetitive use
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I would absolutely recommend these lever connectors and will surely be using them in the future! Those connectors were super easy to work with, didn’t seem flimsy like other brands, and were super easy to install as well as remove
Donny Metcalf, Master Electrician and Electrical Instructor


