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Labor-Saving, Heavy Duty, Durable
Wire Rope Swaging Tool & Wire Rope Cutter Kit
IWS-1608M wire rope manual crimping tool is perfect for swaging loops on stainless steel and aluminum wire cable, making it possible to generate professional-quality loops with a clean look. Ideal for crimping aluminum wire rope ferrules, sleeves, duplex.
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3/64''-1/8''
IWS-1608M Wire Rope Crimping Tool
4-cavity hand swager for 3/64'', 1/16'', 5/64'', 3/32'', 7/64'', 1/8'' cable wire ropes.
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Cut up to 1/8'' Wire Rope
CWR-35 Wire Rope Cutter
Ratcheting wire cable cutter makes exact and clean cuts without fraying or smashing the cable ends.
Solid & Faster Swage
Wire Rope Cutting
Cut off certain length of wire rope, make sure edge is clean and no-fray.
Loop
Make a loop through wire rope sleeves.
Crimping
Choose a crimp cavity based on wire rope diameter.
Solid Connection
Long-time use and excellent swaging effect are ensured.
Durable Swager
Made of high-intensity steel, IWS-1608M swaging tool spotlights sturdiness and durability.
Wide Crimping Range
4 distinct crimping sizes are integrated for various use: 3/64'', 1/16'', 5/64'', 3/32'',7/64'', 1/8''. You can choose among these specifications to meet your different swaging demands.
Troy S.
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2025
I had a chance to put then to work and they preformed exceptionally well crimps are perfect the cutter works great used it on cable up to an 1/8👍👍
Jean-Francois Leclerc
Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2025
Bought to fabricate several strain corner using egg insulator for a cattle electric fence, and others. Everything holding up perfectly.Bought several other wiring crimper from this manufacturer and they also works great
Tony
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2025
Good quality, convenient to use, highly recommended.
C.R.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
This is a well built tool that will do a good job for general purpose use in crimping ferrules to smaller wire rope assemblies. I used it to make crimps on 1/8" standard wire rope, and it worked well for the 24 or so crimps I had to do for my project. In my opinion, if you're doing professional cable assembly it might be best to spend a bit more on a tool that will stand up to heavy use. The cutter tool included did well cutting 1/8" wire rope, no complaints there. Well made combo for the price paid.
BobM
Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2024
much better than trying to use vise grips the cutters cut the cable nice and clean
Marco
Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2024
Excellent quality, quite portable compared to other crimpers, worth buying!
ANM
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
I wanted to make up wire rope cables with the aluminum crimp sleeves for my sunshade sails rather than use the cable clamps (which in my opinion always look shoddy). I bought one of the short handled aluminum sleeve crimpers but it was next to impossible to use since it required so much pressure on the handles. Then I saw the iWiss/iCrimp long handled crimper, it was more expensive, but I was spending money already to get something that was unsatisfactory.The long handle crimpers really work for someone smaller than Arnie! Just get these crimpers and you will not be disappointed!But wait! There's more! The crimper comes with a pair of cable cutters that also work really well, leaving a clean unfrayed cut!
John S
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
I had a garage door spring break and decided to just replace both of course while at it redoing all the cables pulleys etc, so I needed this rather quickly and didn't what to spend an arm and a leg. The crimper and cutter are absolutely essential to do the job right. These were much better tools than I expected for the price and I was very pleased! They made the job easier and better than using the threaded U bolt style cable clamps, on my doors there were places where the bolt clamps would simply have not worked/fit. Crimping the swags is not "easy" and I'd not want to do it all day with this size manual crimper but for a garage door or two it's fine. Good tool and a great price, the cost of the springs, hardware and these tools I am sure I saved a couple of hundred bucks tackling the job myself.
The Stouts
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
I got this set for a specific job and to add to my collections. I'm happy with the value.The cutter works great. Easy to cleanly cut 1/8" cable even with one handThe crimper is a compromise between size and available leverage. It takes effort to start the compression, but I could do it. Longer handles would make it easier but take more space and be awkward in tight situations. Aircraft cable is springy and it takes a little planning to get the crimper on the ferrule and the ferrule on the cable in the correct place, but with patience, it can be done and the results look professional.In summary it is a good value for useful tools.
Old Texan
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2020
First, the cable cutters easily cut 1/8 inch cable. Used by 81 year old arthritic hands.The crimping tool is excellent. It was used to crimp 1/8 inch wire rope ferrules for portable building tie downs.It takes some force to close the handles on the 1/8 inch crimp. I had to get a friend to do it.I didn't do this, but it's an idea I got from someone using a similar tool. He removed the plastic part of the handles and used two lengths of pipe to make longer handles.The setting for each size of wire rope ferrule is listed on the tool. To change settings, loosen the nuts on the opposite side of the dials. This changes cams internally so that the correct force can be applied to the crimp.These are well designed and well made tools. I highly recommend them.
Steve H.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
I am a theatrical technical director and have used many brands of crimpers and cutters. I used this set to rig three productions so far and counting. That's dozens of cuts and crimps. This thing is wonderful. It's compact size is easier for me to get in tight or high places. Although, the shorter handles do require a bit more force. Not a problem for me but, may be for others.If you are using this crimper for structural or flying purposes I have two points. You should be using a go-no go gauge, as often as you can. This thing does NOT come with one. (It should). That said, I have a few spare gauges and this crimper works very well. It's way easier to adjust as well.The second point is, I've read some of the reviews and it is clear that many people don't know how wire rope accessories work. Not all swaging sleeves are rated. Not all wire rope is alike. The markings on the tool are clear. I/8th inch refers to the diameter of the wire rope. You should educate yourself or leave it to the professionals, you run the risk of injury or worse.The cutters are tricky, here is a trade secret. If you use the cutters properly, they will last a long time. Seriously, as with any of these cutters, if you don't keep the tool perpendicular to the wire rope when cutting force is applied, you will trap the individual wires in the rope. This widens the pivot which lossens the tool and makes cutting impossible. But that is user error. All of these cutters behave this way including felco.Just pay attention and enjoy.
Rich S.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018
I've used a number of crimpers and wire cutters working on boat rigging over the years. On my small projects, using 1/8" wire and fittings, both these crimpers and cutters functioned as well as any I've ever used.This type of tool requires a little skill and/or experience One has to understand what they can and cannot do. They are not forgiving of mistakes. Nor are they indestructible. Used right - these are a bargain. Used badly, or on unsuitable materials, they ain't gonna work.For folks who have had trouble with the cutters - I have two comments. First, these are small cutters, without a lot of leverage. If you're going to cut 1/8" stainless wire with them, you're going to have to use real force. If you don't have strong hands, pick another tool. But, if you put a wrap of electrical tape on the area you're going to cut to keep the strands in place, and cut quickly and forcefully, the cutters I received are more than adequate.
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