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Yellow steel crimper with red and black handles and three cavities

Klein Tools

Klein Tools Ratcheting Crimper 10-22 AWG 3 CavitiesKlein Tools Ratcheting Crimper 10-22 AWG 3 Cavities

SKU CH-HG6H-JTXSM

Ratcheting crimper with three colour-coded cavities for 10-22 AWG insulated terminals and a full-cycle ratchet for uniform crimps

  • Engine BrandKlein Tools
  • Crimps 10–22 AWG insulated terminals in one tool
  • Three colour-coded cavities cover 22–16, 16–14 and 12–10 AWG ranges
  • Built-in ratchet forces a full cycle for uniform crimps every time
  • Compound lever action multiplies hand force for low-effort crimping
  • Dual-material moulded grips reduce hand fatigue during extended use

Full-Cycle Ratcheting Crimper

The Klein Tools full-cycle ratcheting crimper handles insulated terminals from 10 to 22 AWG in a single tool. Three colour-coded cavities cover red, blue and yellow terminal sizes for automotive and electrical work. A built-in ratchet forces a complete cycle so every crimp is uniform. Compound lever action on narrow-span handles multiplies squeezing force while dual-material grips reduce hand fatigue.

Sustained Crimping Behaviour

The ratchet mechanism locks until the crimp reaches full closure, preventing partial crimps during repetitive use. Adjustable dial lets the user set the force required for each terminal size, keeping pull-off strength consistent over long sessions. Narrow handle span maintains leverage even when gloves are worn, so crimp quality does not drop as hands tire. Steel frame resists flex under repeated high-force cycles.

Upgrade From Basic Crimpers

Replaces single-cavity hand crimpers that require separate tools for each wire gauge and rely on operator feel. The jump is worth it when a job mixes 10-22 AWG terminals and demands repeatable pull-off force without re-calibrating between sizes. Not suited for non-insulated terminals, open-barrel contacts or coaxial connectors that need dedicated die sets.

Highlights

  • Crimps 10–22 AWG insulated terminals in one tool
  • Three colour-coded cavities cover 22–16, 16–14 and 12–10 AWG ranges
  • Built-in ratchet forces a full cycle for uniform crimps every time
  • Compound lever action multiplies hand force for low-effort crimping
  • Dual-material moulded grips reduce hand fatigue during extended use

Specifications

Engine BrandKlein Tools

Questions about this item

How much hand force does the ratcheting mechanism need during all-day crimping sessions?

The compound lever-action and narrow-span handles multiply each squeeze, so the built-in ratchet completes a full-cycle crimp with noticeably low effort even after hours of use.

Which wire gauges and terminal colours must I have on hand for the three cavities to be useful?

You need 22–16 AWG red, 16–14 AWG blue and 12–10 AWG yellow insulated terminals plus matching stranded copper wire in those sizes.

Will the crimper still give a uniform crimp if I keep using my older non-ratcheting hand tool for some joints?

Yes — the dial-adjustable force and unique cavity design deliver a consistent, full-cycle crimp from either side regardless of what other tools you mix in.

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