Ridgid RE60 Cable Tool - Cut, Crimp & Punch LV-HV Cables With Multi-function Tool

By Chris Dodds on 16th May, 2017

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T&D are proud to introduce the world's most versatile electrical cable tool - the RIDGID RE60 features a unique QuickChange System, allowing the user to quickly and easily switch between interchangeable heads for cable cutting, crimping and punching of LV-HV cables.

LV HV Cable Crimping, Cutting & Punching

One innovative tool now has three functions i) cut cables ii) crimp cables and iii) punch cables - ultimately saving time, money and increasing productivity.

Most critical electrical tasks are brought together with the RIDGID RE60 tool, letting the cable jointer or electrical engineer switch between cutting cables, crimping lugs and punching cable boxes with ease.

RIDGID RE60 is lightweight and inline jointers tool weighing only 2.7kg making it ideal for easy, one-handed use and access to the most confined spaces.

RIDGID RE60 Cable Tool Features & Benefits

• 60 kN force output for crimping lugs up to 300sqmm
• Cutting cables up to 50mm O.D - low, medium and high voltage cables
• Punch holes up to 3mm mild steel
• Longest service interval in the industry (32.000 cycles)
• 360° head rotation
• Bright white LED for illuminating the workspace
• Rubber overmolded grip for superior comfort and control by the cable jointer 
• Heavy-duty, blow-molded case for easy transport and storage
• On/Off button for disabling tool when changing crimping dies or cable cutting heads
• Powered by the RIDGID 18 V Advanced Lithium battery platform

RIDGID RE60 Quickchange System - How It Works

1. Select the appropriate interchangeable cable cutting head for the job
2. Insert the cutting head until you hear a click confirming the connection
3. Complete the job – cut, crimp or punch cables, including 11kV 33kV
4. Remove the head by pulling the movable collar toward the base of the tool

RIDGID RE60 Cable Tool - Key Perfomance Indicators

Approx Cycle Time	5 seconds
Service Internal	32.000 cycles
Hydraulic Ram Output	60 kN
Weight	3,18 kg with battery
Base Offering	RE 60 Tool + Case + 2× 18 V 2.0 A Advanced Lithium Battery + 230 V Advanced Lithium Charger

 

RIGID RE60 Cable Tool - Interchangeable Heads

RIGID Cable Tool Part Number	Description	Cat No	Weight	Capactiy	Image
SC-60B	Scissor Cutter Head	47778	2.2 kg	Copper & Aluminium wire (default) Fine Stranded Copper Building Wire Up to 50 mm O.D. Cat. NO Replaceable Blade: 47088 Up to 50 mm O.D. Cat. NO Replaceable Blade: 47093
PH-60B	Hole Punching Head	47763	1.6 kg	63.5 mm (round holes) 92 × 92 mm (square holes) 46 × 92 mm (rectangular holes)
LR-60B	Latching Round Crimp Head	47753	1.5 kg	6 sqmm – 300 sqmm
LS-60B	Latching Square Crimp Head	47758	1.5 kg	6 sqmm – 185 sqmm

 

RIDGID RE60 Cable Tool & Interchangeable Heads

• Further reading

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Ridgid RE60 Cable Tool - Cut, Crimp & Punch LV-HV Cables With Multi-function Tool - Data Sheet

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