Product Description
Running your own network cable to IP cameras means that sooner or later you have to fit a plug to the end of it. The HT-318 Modular Crimper for RJ45, RJ11, RJ12 (SKU MODULAR-CRIMPER-HT-318) is a hand tool for that job. "Crimping" simply means squeezing a plug's metal contacts onto the wires inside so they grip firmly.
What you get
- Crimps RJ45, RJ11 and RJ12 modular connectors
- Cuts and strips cable too, so there's no second tool to hunt for
- Works with CAT5e and CAT6 cable, flat or round
- Hardened steel crimp dies for consistent, secure termination
- Ergonomic handle, handy when you have a lot of ends to do
Where it fits
RJ45 is the plug on Ethernet cable, the kind that links IP cameras, an NVR (the network video recorder that stores footage) and network switches. The smaller RJ11 and RJ12 plugs are the ones you find on telephone leads. The tool is aimed at CCTV IP camera installs and structured cabling, meaning a neat, standardised cable network around a building.
Before you buy
This is a termination tool only. Work out how many cable ends your project has, then get the cable and the plugs that suit it: RJ45 plugs if you're cabling Ethernet, RJ11 or RJ12 plugs for telephone cable. Check that your cable is CAT5e or CAT6, flat or round, to match what the tool supports.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Modular Connector Crimping Tool
- Functions
- Crimping, cutting and stripping
- Supported Connectors
- RJ45, RJ11 and RJ12
Frequently Asked Questions
Which plugs can the HT-318 crimp?
Three modular types: RJ45, RJ11 and RJ12.
Can it strip and cut cable as well?
Yes. It has an integrated cutter for trimming the cable and a stripping function for preparing it.
What cable does it work with?
Both CAT5e and CAT6 Ethernet cable, whether the cable is flat or round.
Is it suitable for IP camera cabling?
Yes. It is designed for CCTV IP camera and structured cabling installations, including runs to NVRs and network switches.
