Greenlee, a Textron Inc. company, has replaced its entire line of battery-powered crimping tools with a new line of lithium-ion-powered tools. All new tools in the line feature IntelliCRIMP™, a pressure sensor that notifies end-users with both visual and audible alerts if the crimping force is below specifications for a successful crimp.
 
“When utility workers and electrical contractors are expecting the necessary amount of crimping force, they need to be assured that’s what they’re getting to meet specifications,” said Greenlee Senior Product Manager Jim Eisele. “This new IntelliCRIMP feature lets them know just that.”
 
Most new tool models include the new Automatic Retraction Stop (ARS) feature which automatically retracts the ram just enough to get ready for the next cycle, saving time and energy. The ECCXL and E12CCXL tool models have Retraction Stop Repeat (RSR) which allows the operator to partially retract the ram. The tool then repeats the retraction for subsequent crimps.
 
Tools also come with state-of-the-art 18V lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that provide 70 percent more cycles per charge. Li-ion batteries weigh about half as much as a similar NiMH battery and don’t lose their charge when not in use. Smart chargers control the charging current, charging voltage and battery temperature to maximize battery life.

All new tools in the line have improved balance and an over-molded tacky grip, making them easier to hold and use.
 
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