Greenlee, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, recently announced the launch of the EK1240SLX 12-Ton Crimper, a redesigned tool that is 10% lighter and lasts 35% longer than its predecessor. Built for utility and industrial professionals, the EK1240SLX delivers 24,000 pounds of crimping force for up to 750-kcmil copper and aluminum connectors.

Built on Greenlee’s proven 12-ton platform, the tool features a lighter head for better handling, balance and durability without sacrificing the performance professionals need for repetitive crimping. The newly engineered C-head design optimizes weight distribution to provide superior balance and minimize strain on arms and shoulders, while a grooved guide provides ram alignment, helping to deliver consistent, repeatable crimps without second-guessing. Integrated Automatic Retraction Stop (ARS) retracts the ram just enough to get ready for the next cycle, saving time and energy.

Greenlee’s proven Intelli-CRIMP technology continues to monitor crimp force and provides both a visual and audible alert to the operator if a crimp is out of specification. www.greenlee.com