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Description of CAT5 / CAT6 Punch Down Tool
- Professional CAT5 / CAT6 Punch Down Tool
- AKA Krone Tool, IDC Insertion Tool
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 102mm x 295m x 25mm
- Built in Cutter: Yes
- Click Success Indication
- Hook Attachments For Unwiring IDC Connections
- CC 8205510000 38g N
Uses of CAT5 / CAT6 Punch Down Tool
- The tool is used to cut and punch CAT5 / CAT6 cable which is being terminated into an RJ45 wall plate
- Also used with RJ11 face plates
How to Use CAT5 / CAT6 Punch Down Tool
- Strip down a length of CAT5 / CAT6 ethernet cable
- Then untwist the 4 pairs of cables
- Line up the wires to the colour code on the side of the RJ45 Keystone Jack
- Feed the cables from the inside to the outside - leave an overhang of about 5mm
- Push down the punch onto the cable with the cutting edge on the outside
- Press home - it punches the wire into the slot and cuts off the excess wire
- Repeat for all 8 wires
Advantages of CAT5 / CAT6 Punch Down Tool
- Punches and cuts in a single action
- Neat and compact tool
- Easy to use
- Gives a very good join
- Relatively inexpensive
