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TRENDnet Crimping Tool, Crimp, Cut, And Strip Tool, For Any Ethernet or Telephone Cable, Built-In Cutter And Stripper, 8P-RJ-45 And 6P-RJ-12, RJ-11, All Steel Construction, Black, TC-CT68

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Brand TRENDnet
Color Blue/Black
Item Weight 0.7 Pounds
Handle Material Alloy Steel
Grip Type Ergonomic

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  • Professional tool crimps, strips and cuts cable for 8 and 6 position modular plugs
  • This user friendly device works with any Ethernet or telephone cable
  • Compact design with easy handle hand grips
  • NDAA / TAA compliant (U.S. and Canada only)
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Easy to use
4.4 4.4
Value for money
4.4 4.4

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TRENDnet
RJ-11,RJ-45, Crimp, Cut, Strip Tool

  • Cut and strip flat cable by one option
  • Functions for 8P/RJ-45 and 6P/RJ-12, RJ-11
  • All steel construction for long term durability
  • Crimps two sizes of plugs
  • Built-in cutter and stripper
  • Precision ground
  • Compact size, easy to handle
  • Ratchet mechanism to keep tool closed when not in use

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TRENDnet Crimping Tool, Crimp, Cut, And Strip Tool, For Any Ethernet or Telephone Cable, Built-In Cutter And Stripper, 8P-RJ-45 And 6P-RJ-12, RJ-11, All Steel Construction, Black, TC-CT68


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For your variety of network needs, TRENDnet has a tool specifically designed to maintain network accessories. Our professional crimp tool TC-CT68 crimps, strips, and cuts cable for 8 and 6 position modular plugs. The crimp tool offers reliable, easy-to-use, and affordable solution to meet immediate cutting needs. Our professional crimp tool delivers convenience at a very economical price.

  • Cut and strip flat cable by one option
  • Functions for 8P/RJ-45 and 6P/RJ-12, RJ-11
  • All steel construction for long term durability
  • Crimps two sizes of plugs
  • Built-in cutter and stripper
  • Precision ground
  • Compact size, easy to handle
  • Ratchet mechanism to keep tool closed when not in use

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Customer Ratings
Easy to use
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4.2
Value for money
4.4
4.4
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4.5
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4.1
Sturdiness
4.2
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Alloy Steel
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weight
0.7 pounds
11.2 ounces
9.8 ounces
2.03 pounds

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Professional tool crimps, strips and cuts cable for 8 and 6 position modular plugs

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
3,221 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the connectivity, performance, ease of use, and value of the crimping pliers. For example, they mention it makes the RJ-45 connectors just fine, the action is smooth, and it's good value for money. Customers are also satisfied with quality, and durability. That said, opinions are mixed on the sharpness.

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602 customers mention566 positive36 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the crimping pliers. They mention that the wire cutter part of the tool works well, and the ratcheting function works well. The crimper and stripper feature on this tool also works great, but you will need to be careful with it.

"...Long lasting and works great!" Read more

"...It works like a charm every time, and my friends are always impressed when I whip it out (the tool, that is)...." Read more

"These are ludicrously cheap and effective! I mostly knew what I was getting and it wouldn't be the best crimpers in the world...." Read more

"...The build quality, finish, and function of this tool is absolutely fantastic...." Read more

504 customers mention456 positive48 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the crimping pliers. They mention that it is well-made, reliable, and long-lasting. The all-steel construction makes it feel like they could crimper well. Customers also say that they have not found any shorts or continuity issues with the tool.

"Used this 15 years and just bought another for my employee! Long lasting and works great!" Read more

"...and stripper make preparing the cables a breeze, and the all-steel construction makes me feel like I could crimp through concrete if I wanted to..." Read more

"...The build quality, finish, and function of this tool is absolutely fantastic...." Read more

"...The crimper itself is very well-made. I was surprised at how nice it felt in the hand based off other reviews who called it cheap looking...." Read more

277 customers mention257 positive20 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the crimping pliers. They mention that it is well worth the price, offers the most features for the lowest cost, and is a worthwhile investment. Some say that the tool works magnificently for the price.

"...That said, this is a very nice product for the price. It does exactly what the casual user needs...." Read more

"These are ludicrously cheap and effective! I mostly knew what I was getting and it wouldn't be the best crimpers in the world...." Read more

"This tool is great and sold t a very good price. I use Klein for most of my network stuff but figured I could use a backup...." Read more

"...For the low price point of this tool, it represents excellent value for its use and I would highly recommend it." Read more

173 customers mention134 positive39 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the crimping pliers. They say it's easy enough to use for a newbie, has a simple process, and is convenient. Customers also mention that the action is smooth, the tool is thick and heavy enough, and has a nice feel when crimming. They also say the contour of the handles is very comfortable and non fatiguing.

"...This tool is easy to use, and even easier to pretend like you know what you're doing...." Read more

"...The contour of the handles is very comfortable and non fatiguing, and the cutter works fast and clean...." Read more

"...It was easy to use, stripped the cable perfectly and then took seconds to terminate the line. There was no clicking sound for me, it just worked...." Read more

"...The lower quality construction is evident, and the documentation poor. That said, this is a very nice product for the price...." Read more

108 customers mention93 positive15 negative

Customers like the connectivity of the crimping pliers. They mention that it makes the RJ-45 connectors just fine, and is able to crimper several connectors without any issue. They also say that it's a great tool for making Ethernet cable connections, and that it crips the connectors very easily.

"...I used the tool to make RJ45 connections, and had no faulty connections, so I give this a 5 for doing the job, and less for the overall quality of..." Read more

"...the handles is very comfortable and non fatiguing, and the cutter works fast and clean...." Read more

"...It was easy to use, stripped the cable perfectly and then took seconds to terminate the line. There was no clicking sound for me, it just worked...." Read more

"...That's the most important part and that was reliable. The plug fits in there tight, and snaps in...." Read more

53 customers mention44 positive9 negative

Customers like the durability of the crimping pliers. They say it's all they need for stripping and crimping their cables. The tool is easy to handle, cuts cables easily, and has a convenient wire stripper. They mention that it strips the cable perfectly and takes seconds to terminate.

"...The built-in cutter and stripper make preparing the cables a breeze, and the all-steel construction makes me feel like I could crimp through..." Read more

"...It was easy to use, stripped the cable perfectly and then took seconds to terminate the line. There was no clicking sound for me, it just worked...." Read more

"...Stripping Cat5e/6 cable is so easy, and crimping feels very sturdy...." Read more

"...a better one at work (more heavy duty), but this one is perfect for home cabling projects." Read more

152 customers mention77 positive75 negative

Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the crimping pliers. Some mention that the stripping blades are sharp and cleanly cut, while others say that they often cut into the wire and the cutting blade doesn't pierce the sheath.

"...the grip is good and for flat cables, it cuts and strips at the same time so your hands all-in-all should feel fine 4 hours into it...." Read more

"...That blade cuts through the insulation, and reasonable care must be used not to nick the wires within...." Read more

"...It didn't cut through the wires inside the cable when using the stripper, just scored along the rubber coating...." Read more

"...The only negative thing I've found so far is the crimp port is slightly deeper than I'd like, at least for some connectors...." Read more

47 customers mention3 positive44 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the lock of the crimping pliers. They mention that it doesn't really lock closed, it's weird, and there's no way to lock the plier shut. The ratchet action is nice, but it doesn’t keep the tool locked like more expensive crimpers. Some customers also mention that the locking mechanism either came broken or doesn' t work.

"Like so many others have mentioned, the locking mechanism either came broken or doesn't work...." Read more

"...It only seems to lock the handles when they are about half way closed in but I don't know if that is how it's supposed to work or if mine is faulty...." Read more

"...It does crimp it fine but it damages the locking tab...." Read more

"...The final squeeze DOES NOT stay locked...." Read more

Sturdy device; worked well
4 Stars
Sturdy device; worked well
I made about 100 RJ45 crimps while installing my home network. I had zero problems using this tool.I used pass-through RJ45 connectors even though this crimping tool does not combo crimp and cut. I like the pass-through because you can double check your color sequence pinout. The trick is to press the cable in hard, as far as it will go. Trim the wires up against the RJ45 end. Then back the wires back inside the RJ45 and crimp.
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Martina
5.0 out of 5 stars Buon prodotto
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