Tools, Dies and Kits Manual Compression Tools TBM45S Crimp Tool • Wide range of #8 to #2 for copper lugs and #10 to #6 for aluminum lugs • Each die has die code embossing ® • Shure Stake mechanism ensures a properly completed crimp each time • Colour-coded die wheel rotates into position for proper die nest adjustment • Also installs up to green colour-coded C-Taps and MD2 Series motor disconnects • Requires two crimps per connector Creates Diamond-style crimp Cat. No. Description Pkg. Qty. ® TBM45S Crimp tool with Shure Stake mechanism for #8–#2 copper and #10–#6 aluminum lugs 1 Conductor Size #10 #8 #6 #4 #2 #1 Red Red Blue Grey Brown Green Copper Connectors One hole, short 54104 54134 54138 54107 54130 54105 54106 54142-TB 54131 54135 54139 54143-TB 54132 54136 54140 54145-TB 54104 54205 54206 54207 Splice, short 54504 54505 54506 54507 – One hole, long – 54930BE 54905BE 54906BE 54942BE Two hole, long 54850BE 54852BE 54854BE 54856BE Splice, long 54804 54805 54806 54807 Cable Joints 54610 54615 54620 – Narrow Tongue – 55112 55116 C-Taps 54705 54710 54715 54720 54725 Motor Disconnects MD8 series MD6 series MD4 series MD2 series – Aluminum Connectors 60101 60106 60096 60102 60107 One hole 60096 60103 60108 60099 60104 60109 – – – ™ T- pending Crimp-Assit Splices 60500 60501 60507 foot provides stability when work Bi-Pins 61905A 61910A suface liverage is needed to crimp – larger connectors. Equipment Lugs 61102 61107 w w w .tnb .c a E4 Tools, Dies and Kits Manual Compression Tools TBM4S Dieless Crimp Tool • Wide range of #8 to 250 kcmil for copper lugs and #8 to 4/0 for aluminum lugs • Adjustable indenter eliminates the need to buy and maintain numerous individual dies ® • Shure Stake mechanism ensures a properly completed crimp each time • Easily adjusted by turning knurled adjusting wheel and aligning pointer with Creates Indent-style proper terminal size crimp ® • Dieless adjustable crimper for Color-Keyed compression connectors Cat. No. Description Pkg. Qty. ® TBM4S Dieless crimp tool with Shure Stake mechanism for #8–250 kcmil copper and #8–4/0 aluminum lugs 1 TBM5 and TBM5S* Crimp Tools • Wide range of #8 to 250 kcmil for copper and #10 to 4/0 for aluminum lugs and splices • Also install C-Taps from 54705 to 54750 ® • *Shure Stake mechanism ensures a properly completed crimp each time • Include colour-coded, die-code-embossed installation dies Cat. No. Colour Code Al Cu Die Cat. No. Pkg. Qty. Red 10 8 Blue 8 6 13454 Grey 6 4 Brown – 2 Green 4 1 Pink 2 1/0 Creates 13455 Black 2/0 Diamond-style TBM5 crimp or Orange 3/0 1 – TBM5S* Purple 4/0 13456 Yellow 250 Gold 1 Tan 1/0 13457 Olive 2/0 – Ruby 3/0 White 4/0 13458 Carrying Cases for TBM5 and TBM5S Cat. No. Description Pkg. Qty. 295-31365M Steel Carrying Case for TBM5, TBM5S, TBM6 and TBM6S 1 295-31365 Plastic Carrying Case for TBM5, TBM5S, TBM6 and TBM6S w w w .tnb .c a E5 Tools, Dies and Kits Manual Compression Tools TBM6 and TBM6S* Crimp Tools • Wide range of #8 thru 500 kcmil for copper lugs, splices and taps and #10 thru 350 kcmil for aluminum lugs and splices • Also install 63105 through 63140 orange, green and blue H-Taps ® • *Shure Stake mechanism ensures a properly completed crimp each time • Complete with plastic carrying case and wire brush Creates Diamond-style • No dies included crimp Upper Die Lower Die Pkg. Cat. No. Colour Code Al Cu Cat. No. Cat. No. Qty. Red 10 8 13475 13477 Blue 8 6 Grey 6 4 13472 13476 Brown – 2 13474 Green 4 1 Pink 2 1/0 13475 13477 Black 2/0 13474 Orange 3/0 – TBM6 Purple 4/0 13475 or 1 Yellow 250 13473 13476 TBM6S* Gold 1 13474 Tan 1/0 13477 Olive 2/0 – 13475 Ruby 3/0 13473 White 4/0 13476 Red 250 350 13472 Blue 300 400 Brown – 500 13478 13478 Carrying Cases for TBM6 and TBM6S Cat. No. Description Pkg. Qty. 295-31365M Steel Carrying Case for TBM5, TBM5S, TBM6 and TBM6S 1 295-31365 Plastic Carrying Case for TBM5, TBM5S, TBM6 and TBM6S w w w .tnb .c a E6 Tools, Dies and Kits Manual Compression Tools TBM8 and TBM8S* Crimp Tools • Install coded copper lugs and connectors #8 through 500 kcmil • Install aluminum lugs and connectors #10 through 350 kcmil ® • *Shure Stake mechanism ensures positive compression Creates • Included dies are colour-coded and provide die-code embossing for Diamond-style crimp easy installation and inspection • Install all coded copper compression joints and a selection of small C-Taps • Complete with installing dies and wire brush in plastic carrying case Cat. No. Colour Code Al Cu Lower Die Cat. No. Pkg. Qty. Red 10 8 1 Blue 8 6 13461 Grey 6 4 Brown – 2 Green 4 1 Pink 2 1/0 13462 Black 2/0 Orange 3/0 – TBM8 Purple 4/0 13463 or Yellow 250 TBM8S* Gold 1 Tan 1/0 – 13464 Olive 2/0 Ruby 3/0 White 4/0 300 13465 Red 250 350 13466 Blue 300 400 13467 Brown 350 500 13468 TBM840 Crimp Tool • Wide range of #8 to 4/0 for copper connectors and splices • Installs lugs and splices Series 54000 and 58000 • 8-position colour-coded rotatable die • Comfort hand grip • Die index embossed for permanent inspectability • Overall length: 23-3/4 in. • Handle length: 16-1/2 in. • Weight: 8.8 lb. Cat. No. Description Pkg. Qty. TBM840 Crimp Tool for #8 to 4/0 Copper Lugs c/w Rotating Colour-Coded Die Wheel 1 w w w .tnb .c a E7 Tools, Dies and Kits Manual Compression Tools OD Series Manual Compression Tool • Integral self-gauging system in tool head assures proper adjustment before each crimp • Improved design reduces force to crimp by as much as 20% • Teflon over bronze bearings greatly reduce wear at linkage and pins; far superior to steel bearing surfaces • All standard insert dies available for OD58 tool (“O” and “D”, 840, etc.), 5/8 in. fixed die in nose • ODF tool has fixed “O” and “D” dies • ODB tool has fixed “O” and “D” dies; accepts standard insert dies designed for MD6 tool • Distribution of weight over tool length gives better balance, results in easier handling and positioning • Optional fiberglass handles for greater strength, lighter weight, better insulating properties and lower moisture absorption rate • ODF and ODB tools with insulated heads available as an option • Lever action tool with hot stick handles of Glastrux Fiberglas, rated and tested for 100kV/ft./5 minutes • Lever action results in minimum applied force to crimp Cat. No. Description Weight (lb.) Manual Tool with 5/8 in. OD58 Nose Die and Insert Die Cavity 6.5 Straight Wooden handles Manual Tool with 5/8 in. OD581 Nose Die and Insert Die Cavity 6.0 Straight Fiberglass handles Manual Tool with 5/8 in. OD583 Nose Die and Insert Die Cavity 6.5 Curved Wooden handles Manual Tool with fixed O & D dies ODF1 6.0 Fiberglass handles Manual Tool with fixed O & D dies. ODB “D” die cavity accepts MD6 tool insert dies – Straight Wooden handles Manual Tool with fixed O & D dies. ODB1 “D” die cavity accepts MD6 tool insert dies 6.0 Fiberglass handles Manual Tool with fixed O & D dies. ODB3 “D” die cavity accepts MD6 tool insert dies 6.5 Curved Wooden handles ODH1 Insulating head cover 0.40 For Hand Tool with insulated head, add suffix 5 to catalogue number; e.g. OD585. (refer to pp. E29–E44 for dies) w w w .tnb .c a E8 Tools, Dies and Kits Manual Compression Tools UT 3 M Installation Tool Nothing to lose – a built-in 5/8 in. die is precision-cast and installs compression connectors from #8 to 4/0. • One stroke of the tool develops full compression • Ensures proper compression before jaws will release • Only 2.2 lb. Cat. No. Description UT 3 M Installs compression connectors from #8 to 4/0 UT 3 Installation Tool and Upper Dies Removable, reversible die installs 1/2 in. and 5/8 in. compression connectors. • Perform additional installation work. UT3-4 G is a 1⁄2 in. and 5⁄8 in. gold upper die for ACSR and stranded wire. UT 3-4 R is a 1⁄2 in. and 5⁄8 in. red upper die for compressed and compact stranded wire • One stroke of the tool develops full compression • Only 2.2 lb. Cat. No. Description Installation Tool UT 3 Installs compression connectors on ACSR, stranded, compressed and compact stranded Upper Dies UT 3-4G 1/2 and 5/8 gold upper die for ACSR and stranded UT 3-4R 1/2 and 5/8 red upper die for compressed and compact stranded w w w .tnb .c a E9