Crimping connectors is at the core of the electrical installation process. Often core tasks are so standardized that the innovation period around them has long since passed. But Milwaukee aims to change that with the new Milwaukee Exact 12T U-style Dies.
The dies have lengths specifically designed to match each connector width from #8 to 750 MCM. They’re marked with colored bands and wire size markings that correspond to the industry-standard color coding. This eliminates cross-referencing during inspection. The same color is used for a center alignment mark on the top of each die to aid in crimp placement.
Milwaukee Exact 12T U-Style Dies produce cULus classified crimps according to the UL 486A-B classification standards for Cu and Dual Rated Anderson, Blackburn, Burndy, Ilsco, Panduit, Penn-Union and Thomas & Betts connectors when used with the M18 Force Logic 750 MCM Crimper. All Milwaukee U-style dies are 100% serialized and measured with individual measurement reports.
“Milwaukee Tool’s new Exact 12T-U-Style Dies have lengths specifically designed to match each connector width, producing quality crimps faster on all wire sizes – whether it’s #8, 750 MCM, or any size in-between.Each die is easily recognizable and features brightly colored bands and wire size markings that correspond to industry standard color coding so users can quickly and easily choose the correct die. That same color is also used for a center alignment mark on the top of each die to aid in crimp placement.”
– Official Statement from Milwaukee Tool
Available Die Kits
- EXACT #6 – 750 MCM Copper 12T U-Style Die Kit (49-12-KITC) – $1,349 at Acme Tools
- EXACT #6 – 750 MCM Aluminum 12T U-Style Die Kit (49-12-KITA) – $1,349 at Acme Tools
- #8 – 600 MCM Copper U-Style Die Kit (49-16-KITC) – $799.97 at Acme Tools
- #8 – 600 MCM Aluminum U-Style Die Kit (49-16-KITA) – $699.97 at Acme Tools
*Also available individually from #8 to 750 MCM in both copper and aluminum
Milwaukee EXACT 12T U-Style Dies Features
- Each Exact die length is specifically designed to match each connector width
- Produce cULus classified crimps according to the UL 486A-B classification standards for #8 – 750 MCM Cu and Dual Rated Anderson, Blackburn, Burndy, Ilsco, Panduit, Penn-Union and Thomas & Betts Connectors
- Each die features brightly colored bands and wire size markings that correspond to the industry-standard color coding
- The same color is also used for center alignment mark on top of each die
- Eliminates the need for cross-referencing
Check out all the Milwaukee U-style dies available at Acme Tools
