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IDEAL Data crimper

Name: IDEAL Data crimper
Brand: IDEAL
SKU: 1000321537
Rating: 4.3 (55 reviews)

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The FT-45 Feed-Thru Modular Plug Crimp tool is your ideal companion for clean cable cuts and effortless crimping for RJ45 modular plugs. At 2/3 the size of traditional crimpers, the FT-45 is lightweight with a compact size that fits perfectly in your pocket for easy portability to the job site. This palm-sized tool is a reliable solution for crimping feed-thru, standard, shielded, and large diameter connectors for CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A in just a few seconds. The replaceable blade is custom-designed to make quick, precise cuts to the conductors flush with the modular plug face, preventing accidental contact between adjacent wires or the mating jack. Each blade has a long-lasting lifespan of more than 2,000 cuts before a replacement is necessary. The RJ45 crimp cavity has a wide opening for obstruction-free inserts and a spring-loaded handle with added grip that reduces the hand force required while in use. Don’t cut corners with your equipment. Get the all-in-one FT-45 Feed-Thru Modular Plug from IDEAL Electrical for quicker crimping and error-free conductor cuts in one simple step.

UNIVERSAL CRIMPING TOOL: Works with all feed-thru and standard modular plugs from IDEAL Electrical and most other brands
CABLE COMPATIBILITY: Supports crimping for CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A RJ45 connectors in feed-thru, shielded, unshielded, and large diameter conductors
COMPACT & PORTABLE: Smaller and more convenient than the average crimp tool at just 5 ½ inches long—About the size of a standard iPhone
REPLACEABLE BLADE: Get continuous, clean cuts with easy-install replaceable blades
LOW EFFORT PRECISION: High-quality modular plug crimping that requires less hand force than traditional tools
ELIMINATE THE EXCESS: Our patented design cuts conductors to be completely flush with the modular plug faces, with no excess remaining
PACKAGE INCLUDES: One FT-45 Feed-Thru Modular Plug Crimp Tool with Blade Installed

General
Application	Electrical	Type	Data crimper
Material	Steel	Wire Type	UTP (unshielded twisted pair cable)
Package Quantity	1

Dimensions
Handle Length (Inches)	5.5	Crimping Capacity	RJ-45 Feed-Thru standard and shielded connectors
Overall Length (Inches)	5.5	Wire Cutting Capacity (Millimeters)	0

Features
Cut	Flush	Ratcheting	No
Insulated	No	Lowe's Exclusive	No
Lockable	Yes

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	Prop 65 WARNING(S) -

Warranty
Warranty	1-year limited

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	27111500

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Review

4.3 out of 5

55 Reviews

84% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The tool is generally praised for its ease of use and ability to quickly and consistently crimp RJ-45 connectors, producing clean, reliable connections. The feed-through design is reported to simplify wire alignment. However, some users have experienced issues with the tool's ability to fully cut the wires, leading to inconsistent results. Overall, the tool is considered a high-quality and efficient crimper, though its performance may vary depending on the specific connectors used.

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It was on clearance when I bought it. Great deal

Would Recommend

It crimps RJ 45 pass through connectors and works great

KeifferJanuary 21, 2024
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Blade doesn’t cut all wires

Would Not Recommend

Bought this due to reviews of the Klein and having similar issues. Made 5 cables with this tool and every end would not cut the 1 & 8 wires cleanly. On 3 occasions it did not cut the 2 wire. The Klein offers more options for the same price.

Case24pkNovember 3, 2023

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Response from Ron Kipper

Hi Case24pk if I can be of help please let me know Ron at ron.kipper@idealindustries.com

Ron KipperNovember 6, 2023

inconsistent QC

Would Not Recommend

I bought this crimper based on all the good reviews here. The one I bought was defective. I failed 100% of my attempts to manufacture a good CAT cable product, going through about 12 IDEAL RJ-45 pass-through connectors and 6 cables, which is a record even for me. Doing ring tests failed pin 1 and sometimes also pin 7 consistently for my 568B wiring configuration. After removing the razor cutter to reveal the die teeth, I finally noticed the first tooth was noticably shorter than the rest. P...

TechHappyJuly 26, 2023

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Response from Ron Kipper

Hi TechHappy I would like to know more about the tool you bought please reach out to me Ron at ron.kipper@idealindustries.com

Ron KipperJuly 26, 2023

Quality for a price. But not too bad.

Would Recommend

Did what it's supposed to do. It's nicely compact and compared to others I've used - I like the size. The price was a little heavy... That's why it got a 4 star for me.

jbobJuly 19, 2023
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Easiest crimper to use

Would Recommend

Wow I have been using the old RJ45 crimpers and let me tell you this new one with feed thru is the bomb. Holy moly 3 minutes compare to 6 minutes in creating a ethernet cable. Pass thru is well worth the extra $$$. Also this is very effective when doing a network closet and you need to make non standard length cables. Also there is no razor blade that you can cut your finger. Excellent consumer design.

DivenfireJuly 2, 2023
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Meh.

Would Not Recommend

I bought the Ideal crimper since I own other Ideal tools that have worked very well over the years. I was running ethernet cable for an NVR camera system in my home and needed to to 8-10 runs. I figured I would save money and buy a spool of cable and crimp my own ends. 9/10 times this crimper will not cut one of the end wires off clean. It might hang off and you need to trim it with a razor blade, or it might cut off but not clean leaving a very tiny length of cable protruding from the R...

Jon12February 1, 2023
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Response from Ron Kipper

Hi Jon12 did you use our connectors? The tool is designed to work well with them Please let me know Ron at ron.kipper@idealindustries.com

Ron KipperFebruary 2, 2023

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Material

Wire Type

Package Quantity

Dimensions

Handle Length (Inches)

Crimping Capacity

Overall Length (Inches)

Wire Cutting Capacity (Millimeters)

Features

Cut

Ratcheting

Insulated

Lowe's Exclusive

Lockable

Certifications

CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)

Warranty

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Miscellaneous

UNSPSC

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