What is a crimping tool?

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If you want to make a network cable with RJ45 connectors yourself, you will need an RJ45 crimping tool. An RJ45 crimping pliers are special pliers for squeezing the plug that goes on the end of the cable. Read more about its use.

If you want to make a network cable with RJ45 connectors yourself, you will need an RJ45 crimping tool . An RJ45 crimping pliers are special pliers for squeezing the plug that goes on the end of the cable. These plugs generally have a low purchase price, but are unfortunately not suitable for reuse.

How do you use a crimping tool?

To make a network cable you will need the materials below:

  • UTP cable
  • UTP plug, RJ45 type


You first start by stripping the UTP cable. You only need to do this on the outer sheath. Make sure that the individual cores are not damaged. You can use a special cable stripper or a knife for stripping. Once you have stripped the sheath, lay the eight wires in the order below.

It is important that the tab is at the bottom. It is also important that the veins remain in place properly. These can jump. Then cut 3 centimeters off the wires and insert the jacket of the plug into the bottom of the RJ45 connector. Then check again whether the order is correct.

If everything is correct, you can place the RJ45 connector in the RJ45 crimping tool. Squeeze the wires tightly and check whether the cable and the wires are properly seated in the connector.

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