For UL approved crimps for NEC UL listed lugs in the USA we use a color coded lug/die system to allow the installation to pass inspection. For a battery operated crimper there are two major types; 6 Ton (small) and 12 Ton (large, also 15 Ton available), which is used depends on the lug/conductor size. 12 Ton crimpers will do virtually every type of colored lug, but not easily address special needs like the EK628LX with interchangeable heads, like CJD30 for W dies, or c‑taps, h‑taps, overhead and underground connectors with CJD3 and CJD3BG head (and other available). The EK628LX fits into tighter spaces (like an electrical cabinet), is lighter, and is more compact if used in a ditch for underground connectors than a 12 Ton crimper, but with the limitation of having only 6 Tons of clamping force. The EK628LX also has a cable cutting head available and there is also a W die cable cutter available. In the USA for standard colored UL Certified lug connections, the crimping "system" for a 6Ton Battery Powered crimper is using the circumferential W type dies (copper and aluminum cable types) from Burndy , which is approved by other lug manufacturers like Panduit and T&B (Greenlee also makes W dies but without the Burndy embossed logo and mainly for aluminum cable or taps). The Burndy copper W dies are color coded (to match the lug color) bottoming circumferential dies with UL Certified crimps when used with the EK628LX, which is to be expected because it is part of a crimping solution. With this in mind, I think it is prudent then to ask, why are the Greenlee K22S1GL bottoming colored coded dies made for the EK628LX for the US market, as shown in the video, hex and not circumferential (round)? If you look at 12 to 15 Ton Battery Operated crimpers you will see the die selection from Panduit and Burndy to be circumferential U groove style D type which look a lot like the K22 D type. The short answer for the Hex bottoming approach is the Greenlee Gator EK628LX is made in Germany by Klauke who is owned by Greenlee Textron and is meant for the German (English, European, etc.) lug systems which is not color coded like the USA, but is based on matching lug to cable cross section in square mm and crimping with a matching hex die. Greenlee made and tested (UL Certified Crimps, pull strength and so forth) the K22S1GL bottoming color coded hex die set for the US market, in that, the German Engineers (and installers) are much more familiar with hex crimps for AC power distribution, which traditionally in the USA uses circumferential bottoming dies (W type), and circumferential non-bottoming dies U groove D type (mostly found on 12T crimpers) which have a dedicated side space for crimp expansion ears (some dies are meant to produce a small ear). The only time a US lug manufacturer will reference a hex crimp profile, like Panduit for example, is for battery lugs (used in stationary low voltage DC battery banks, hence battery lugs), which look like European AC lugs in that they are not color coded. I only really use the Greenlee Hex Dies when crimping non inspected applications in the USA. For example, in making a welding ground cable (Class K), or for Marine applications using boat cable or Automotive applications for alternator, starter and top post battery cables. Automotive applications have followed the "battery" lug Hex die crimp type (low voltage DC) in the USA where no color coding is used. A Hex bottoming die, if selected properly, will produce none or very little pinched ear, which can be removed by rotating the lug and crimping again, and is needed if you want to cover the lug connection with dual wall heat shrink. The EK628LX is a versatile tool due to its interchangeable head, however the Greenlee Hex Profile Dies may cause concern if the inspector is looking for a Burndy embossed logo on a round die, which would require the use of a Burndy W-Die.
@Chad Roberts what part #s needed to do the h taps for overhead service. Is this iyo still the best way after using for a while? Trying to come up with the cheapest/best solution to crimp overhead 200a SE. Thanks
For UL approved crimps for NEC UL listed lugs in the USA we use a color coded lug/die system to allow the installation to pass inspection. For a battery operated crimper there are two major types; 6 Ton (small) and 12 Ton (large, also 15 Ton available), which is used depends on the lug/conductor size. 12 Ton crimpers will do virtually every type of colored lug, but not easily address special needs like the EK628LX with interchangeable heads, like CJD30 for W dies, or c‑taps, h‑taps, overhead and underground connectors with CJD3 and CJD3BG head (and other available). The EK628LX fits into tighter spaces (like an electrical cabinet), is lighter, and is more compact if used in a ditch for underground connectors than a 12 Ton crimper, but with the limitation of having only 6 Tons of clamping force. The EK628LX also has a cable cutting head available and there is also a W die cable cutter available.
In the USA for standard colored UL Certified lug connections, the crimping "system" for a 6Ton Battery Powered crimper is using the circumferential W type dies (copper and aluminum cable types) from Burndy , which is approved by other lug manufacturers like Panduit and T&B (Greenlee also makes W dies but without the Burndy embossed logo and mainly for aluminum cable or taps). The Burndy copper W dies are color coded (to match the lug color) bottoming circumferential dies with UL Certified crimps when used with the EK628LX, which is to be expected because it is part of a crimping solution. With this in mind, I think it is prudent then to ask, why are the Greenlee K22S1GL bottoming colored coded dies made for the EK628LX for the US market, as shown in the video, hex and not circumferential (round)?
If you look at 12 to 15 Ton Battery Operated crimpers you will see the die selection from Panduit and Burndy to be circumferential U groove style D type which look a lot like the K22 D type.
The short answer for the Hex bottoming approach is the Greenlee Gator EK628LX is made in Germany by Klauke who is owned by Greenlee Textron and is meant for the German (English, European, etc.) lug systems which is not color coded like the USA, but is based on matching lug to cable cross section in square mm and crimping with a matching hex die.
Greenlee made and tested (UL Certified Crimps, pull strength and so forth) the K22S1GL bottoming color coded hex die set for the US market, in that, the German Engineers (and installers) are much more familiar with hex crimps for AC power distribution, which traditionally in the USA uses circumferential bottoming dies (W type), and circumferential non-bottoming dies U groove D type (mostly found on 12T crimpers) which have a dedicated side space for crimp expansion ears (some dies are meant to produce a small ear). The only time a US lug manufacturer will reference a hex crimp profile, like Panduit for example, is for battery lugs (used in stationary low voltage DC battery banks, hence battery lugs), which look like European AC lugs in that they are not color coded.
I only really use the Greenlee Hex Dies when crimping non inspected applications in the USA. For example, in making a welding ground cable (Class K), or for Marine applications using boat cable or Automotive applications for alternator, starter and top post battery cables. Automotive applications have followed the "battery" lug Hex die crimp type (low voltage DC) in the USA where no color coding is used. A Hex bottoming die, if selected properly, will produce none or very little pinched ear, which can be removed by rotating the lug and crimping again, and is needed if you want to cover the lug connection with dual wall heat shrink.
The EK628LX is a versatile tool due to its interchangeable head, however the Greenlee Hex Profile Dies may cause concern if the inspector is looking for a Burndy embossed logo on a round die, which would require the use of a Burndy W-Die.
Excelente herramienta.
Great video!
I'm trying to decide between this one and the Milwaukee. How's this one holding up?
Still works great. No complaints
@@chadroberts8498 Just received a new one I found new on Ebay. Thanks 👍🏾
@Chad Roberts what part #s needed to do the h taps for overhead service. Is this iyo still the best way after using for a while? Trying to come up with the cheapest/best solution to crimp overhead 200a SE. Thanks
You still needing the part number. Sorry for the delay, I don't get on here much.