GEDORE CrimpMax 3608150 Professional Crimping Pliers for Insulated Cable Lugs and Butt Connectors, 0.5-6.0 mm² (AWG 20-10), 230 mm, Trapezoidal Crimp, Ratchet with Quick Release 3416437

Electricians and panel builders who terminate insulated cable lugs and butt connectors on a daily basis need a crimping tool that delivers consistent, gas-tight connections without hand fatigue. The GEDORE CrimpMax 3608150 Professional crimping pliers handle insulated terminals from 0.5 to 6.0 mm² (AWG 20-10) with a trapezoidal crimp profile that meets DIN EN 60352-2. The ratchet mechanism ensures full cycle completion, while the quick release function lets you abort a crimp if you spot a misaligned terminal.

Key specifications

• Crimping capacity: 0.5 – 6.0 mm² (AWG 20-10)
• Crimping profile: Trapezoidal
• Crimping positions: 3 (red, blue, yellow)
• Mechanism: Ratchet with quick release
• Adjustable crimping pressure: Yes
• Material: Special steel, oil-hardened
• Handles: Ergonomic 2-component
• Length: 230 mm
• Durability tested: 50,000 crimps
• Standard compliance: DIN EN 60352-2

Why choose it

The oil-hardened special steel jaws resist wear even after tens of thousands of crimps, and the adjustable pressure lets you fine-tune the force for different terminal brands. The 2-component handles reduce strain during repetitive work, and the quick release prevents wasted terminals if you need to reposition.

Ideal use cases

• Terminating insulated cable lugs in control cabinets and distribution boards
• Crimping butt connectors for automotive and marine wiring repairs
• Production line assembly where repeatable crimp quality is critical

Good to know

The three colour-coded positions correspond to standard insulated terminal colours: red (0.5–1.5 mm²), blue (1.5–2.5 mm²), and yellow (4.0–6.0 mm²). Always use terminals that match the conductor cross-section and insulation colour for a proper crimp.