Choosing the Best Klauke Crimping Tool - A Complete 2024 Guide to Klauke’s Battery Crimpers

Klauke Micro EK 50 ML

What makes the Klauke EK 50 ML unique?

Originally positioned as a crimping tool, this electromechanical multi tool combines the benefits of manual tools with the convenience of battery-powered hydraulic tools. To crimp with the EK 50 ML, you only need 10% of the manual force required by a mechanical hand tool.

• Used with interchangeable K50 series crimping dies, this multitasker allows you to crimp, cut, and strip with one tool.
• Broad application range of up to 50mm²
• Suitable for use with RBY terminals, copper tube terminals and bootlace ferrules

Buy the Klauke EK50ML with RBY crimping dies

Buy the Klauke EK50ML with ferrule crimping dies

Buy the Klauke EK50ML with stripping dies

Browse all EK50ML-compatible K50 Series dies

Watch a demo of the EK 50 ML with RBY dies

Watch a demo of the EK 50 ML with ferrule dies

Watch a demo of the EK 50 ML with stripping dies

Klauke EK 35/4

This battery-powered hydraulic crimping tool has a slim crimping head – ideal when space is critical.

What’s the difference between Klauke EK354CFM and EK354ML?

Both are available to purchase on our website. The ML uses a Klauke 10.8 v Li-ion battery. The CFM works with a Makita 18v Li-ion battery.

Klauke also offers these tools with a Bosch 18v Li-ion battery. The model number is EK354CFB and can be special-ordered through sales@expresselectrical.co.uk.

• The Bosch and Makita batteries boast a 15-minute charge time verses the 40 minute charge time for the Klauke battery
• The -CFM and -CFB models both have OLED screen and the -ML relies on a blinking light for tool communication
• The -CFM and -CFB are also Bluetooth compatible with the i-press® software for tool status, work reports and status reminders

Whichever battery system you choose to use, the Klauke EK 35/4 series are excellent for crimping large terminals between 6 - 150mm² and functional with all Series 4 Crimping Dies.

Buy the EK354ML

Buy the EK354CFM

Buy K4 Series Dies

Watch a demo of the EK 35/4 ML

Klauke EKM 60/22

What’s the difference between EKM6022CFM and EKM6022ISM?

We carry both these products on our website. They are both Klauke battery crimp tools with a wide crimping range of 6 - 300mm² and are compatible with K22 series crimping dies. They both use Makita 18v Li-ion batteries and are essentially the same tool, however the -ISM is VDE tested and certified to 1000v, providing an added layer of safety from electric shock.

Read more about the Klauke Orange VDE Battery-Operated Tools on our blog here.

Klauke also offers these tools with a Bosch 18v Li-ion battery. The model numbers are EKM6022CFB and EKM6022ISB and can be special-ordered through sales@expresselectrical.co.uk.

Buy the EKM6022CFM

Buy the EKM6022ISM

Buy K22 Series Dies

Watch a demo of the EKM 60/22

Klauke EK 60/22

What’s the difference between the EKM 60/22 and the EK 60/22?

Both these items have a crimping range of 6 - 300mm² and use K22 series crimping dies. The main difference is that these tools have a distinctively different shape: The EKM 60/22 crimping tools stand upright and the EK 60/22 have a “gun” shape.

Both have a balanced centre of gravity for effortless working, but these are some other key differences that you can’t see:

• The EKM 60/22 has a slightly faster crimping cycle: 2-5s compared to the 3-5s with the EK 60/22
• The EKM 60/22 is lighter in weight: 3.0 kg compared to the 4.4kg of the EK 60/22 (including battery)
• The EKM 60/22 has a much shorter charge time: 15 minutes compared to 45 minutes for the EK 60/22

The EK 60/22 is available to special order as EK6022CFB (Bosch battery) or EK6022CFM (Makita battery). Contact sales@expresselectrical.co.uk for a quote.

Buy the EKM6022CFM

Buy K22 Series Dies

Watch a demo of the EKM 60/22

Klauke EK 120/32

This powerhouse of a crimper can handle cables of up to 400mm². With this tool, you need up to 60% fewer crimps, thanks to wide crimping in comparison to 6 tonne tools.

What’s the difference between EK12032CFM and EK12032CFB?

The -CFM model uses the Makita battery system and the -CFB model uses the Bosch battery system. The EK12032CFM can be ordered directly from our website.

The Bosch model EK12032CFB can be special-ordered through sales@expresselectrical.co.uk.

What’s the difference between EK 120/32 and EK 120/42?

• The key difference between the EK 120/32 and the EK 120/42 models is that the 32 has a 32mm stroke and the 42 has a 42mm stroke.
• The EK 120/42 has a slightly longer crimping cycle: 8-9 seconds compared to the EK 120/32's 7-8 seconds.
• The EK 120/42 is heavier: 7.1 kg compared to 6.8 kg for the EK 120/32 (including battery.)

Essentially, the EK 120/32 and the EK 120/42 do the same job except the EK 120/42 has a bigger stroke (opening width).

The EK 120/42 can be special-ordered as either EK12042CFM (Makita battery) or EK12042CFB (Bosch battery). Contact sales@expresselectrical.co.uk if you are interested in this item and we can send you a quote!

Buy the EK12032CFM

Buy K13 Series Dies

Watch a demo of the EK 120/42

Klauke EK WF 120 ML

What is the EK WF 120 ML?

The Klauke EKWF120ML is a battery powered hydraulic crimping tool with a unique square head. This square crimp allows the user to work without changing dies because the mechanism adjusts flexibly to the respective cable end sleeve shape. It can be used with wire ferrules 6 – 120mm².

What makes the EK WF 120 ML unique?

With its square head, the EKWF120ML uses innovative technology that ensures optimised distribution of forces and embeds the conductor in a corrugated shape. The result is that you get extremely secure connections over the entire range of wire ferrules shapes. Up to a wire ferrule length of 32mm, only one crimping action is necessary. This means you can crimp most wire ferrules in a cross-section range in a single step.

Buy the EKWF120ML

Watch a demo of the EK WF 120 ML

Klauke EK 30 ID ML

What is the EK 30 ID ML?

The EK30IDML is a small, dieless battery-powered crimping tool. Because it uses an indent crimp, change of dies is not required, which allows you to work quickly and easily in different applications.

What makes the EK 30 ID ML unique?

The EK30IDML makes it possible to crimp all commonly-used cable lugs of the R-, L-, F- and Q-series for the conductor classes 2, 5 and 6 without requiring a die change. The 360-degree rotatable head of the tool is designed so only cable lugs that can be crimped will fit into the tool. This design protects the user from potential misapplications.

Buy the EK30IDML

Watch a demo of the EK 30 ID ML

Klauke EKM 60 ID

What's the difference between the EKM 60 ID CFM and EKM 60 ID ISM?

Both of these items are the Klauke EKM60ID battery-powered hydraulic indent tools with a crimping range of 10 - 240mm². The key difference is that the EKM60IDISM is VDE tested and certified to 1000v for increased safety when working on potentially voltage-carrying parts.

Read more about the Klauke Orange VDE Battery-Operated Tools on our blog here.

You can order the EKM60IDISM and EKM60IDCFM on our website. These both come with Makita batteries. If you’re looking for the Bosch battery versions (EKM60IDISB or EKM60IDCFB), please contact our sales team at sales@expresselectrical.co.uk and we will be able to source it for you.

Buy the EKM60IDCFM

Buy the EKM60IDISM

Watch a demo of the EKM 60 ID