KNIPEX tools for installing solar power plants
Durable and high quality KNIPEX tools for professionals ensure a secure connection between the cable and the connector without much effort. KNIPEX provides the right tools for each specific task, ensuring an efficient and simple installation. In this article, LEMONA electronics experts give an overview of the tools for the installation of solar power plants and parks.
KNIPEX tools for large-scale solar plants and parks installers
- KNIPEX Tool Case for Photovoltaics, which includes:
- Crimp System Pliers,
- Precision Insulation Stripper,
- Cable Shears and
- a handy, shock-resistant case.
- KNIPEX crimping dies for 4-10 mm² MC4 connectors,
- KNIPEX locator.
The KNIPEX Tool Case, which combines the most essential tools for professional solar installation, is a truly convenient and well thought-out set that not only helps installers to do a good job, but also to transport the tools safely and take them wherever they go. The tools contained in one case will not get lost or be damaged and will remain in their best condition for many years. The KNIPEX case contains 3 tools that perform flawlessly:
- cable shears cuts cables up to Ø 15 mm;
- the precise insulation stripper has adapted blades for higher stripping capacities of 4.0 / 6.0 / 10.0 mm²;
- dies crimping tool is ideally calibrated to crimp the popular MC4 connector, which is the most commonly used connector in solar power plants.
With one tool and one function, KNIPEX tools perform flawlessly. The almost parallel crimping motion allow an extremely high clamping quality. The dies are clamped from all sides with the same force, so that even after prolonged use, the dies do not oxidize and are able to transmit electricity with high performance.
This tool set meets the needs of solar parks as well as businesses and households installing solar power plants. The KNIPEX crimping dies must be purchased together and for even simpler and more precise work, LEMONA electronics and KNIPEX specialists recommend the KNIPEX positioning accessory.
KNIPEX tools for smaller companies and professional installers who do not work in large solar farms
- KNIPEX Crimp System Pliers with multi-component ergonomic 200mm handles,
- KNIPEX Crimping dies.
For smaller solar installations, the KNIPEX Universal pliers offer a better price-to-performance ratio. With these pliers and the accessory for 4 mm² cables or for 6 mm² cables, you can carry out the 3 functions required for the installation of a solar panel with one tool:
- cut the cable,
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Strip protective insulation,
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Crimp MC4 connector.
With the KNIPEX pliers, all 3 functions can be performed conveniently and with high quality on a chosen cable size. This is especially convenient for roof-top installations on houses - only 1 tool is needed.
This versatile tool choice is suitable for solar installers as well as small solar installation companies.
If you need any advice on choosing the most suitable tool or set of tools, LEMONA electronics consultants are always ready to help you find the KNIPEX tools that suit your needs and the specifics of your job.