Product Brochure

Simplified Modular Plug Terminations
FT-45™ Modular Plug Crimp Tool
Feed-Thru
Modular Plugs
The IDEAL Feed-Thru RJ-45 Modular Plugs and FT-45™ Crimping Tool are designed to
simplify and improve the consistency of cable to connector termination of CAT5e and CAT6
modular plugs to twisted pair cables. Anyone who has assembled traditional standard or
multi-piece modular plugs knows it is a time consuming and often error-prone process.
This system makes it
SIMPLE
• No more wasted materials
• No more wasted labor
• No sleds or liners
As
SIMPLE as:
• Align wires
• Insert into connector
• Verify wire order
• FT-45™ Tool does the rest
Don‘t let it‘s size fool you. The FT-45™ is a simple, compact and highly effective crimp tool for installers and techs that terminate RJ-45 connectors regularly. Instead of
another traditional oversized, heavy, crimp tool style loaded with features that are rarely used or that just don‘t work well, we took this tool in a new direction. It‘s built for
today and tomorrow, not the past. A single crimp cavity for RJ-45 / 8-position connectors that can be used with Feed-Thru, standard, or shielded connectors for CAT5e or
CAT6. A custom, heavy duty cutting blade that will last for over 2,000 cuts. A mechanical design that requires only 1/3 to 1/2 the hand force of traditional tools to crimp the
connector - no ratchet mechanism is needed and one handed crimping is possible. The tool is compact, 5 1/2“ in length and weighs just over 1/2lb, about half the size and
weight of bulkier traditional tools. Easily fits in your pocket and lightens the tool bag load. It packs a punch, and does exactly what it‘s supposed to.
During crimping, the FT-45™ cleanly shears the excess conductors and
leaves a smooth, flat finish to the end face of the connector. No protrusions
or small lengths of conductor remain beyond the plastic face of the
connector. This minimizes accidental shorting of conductors or inadvertent
contact in plug jacks.
Flush Cut
FT-45™ is Compatible with CAT5e/CAT6
Open-end Feed-Thru connectors offer several advantages over standard closed end connectors.
Conductor order can be verified prior to crimping. Conductors that feed-thru the connector are
inserted far enough to be pierced by the pin below. The cable can be pushed or pulled into the
connector to ensure that the twisted pairs are as close to the pin contacts as possible and that the
jacket is seated beyond the primary strain relief for a secure connection. A patent pending design
enables conductors to be cut flush with the end face of the connector when used with the FT-45™ tool.
CAT5e and CAT6 connectors are both single piece connectors that use the same assembly process, no
special assembly or multiple pieces for CAT6
Verify conductor order
before crimping
Single piece CAT6 connector.
Same preparation as CAT5e
connector
Spring loaded handle
568A & 568B wiring
scheme marked on
tool
Large opening allows
conductors to pass thru
without obstruction
Replaceable cutting blade
Custom heavy duty blade
for 2,000+ cuts
CAT5e
Feed-Thru
Connectors
Standard RJ-45
Connectors
Shielded
Connectors
CAT6
3 pin IDC contact, 50µ gold plated over
150µ nickel. Secured in place - no loose
pins in the package.
Conductors fully seated above
pin contact. No opens due to
a short/misaligned conductor
Pair twists maintained within
1/4 in. of contact
Jacket seats past strain relief tab
SIMPLE
Compact 5-1/2 in. length
Textured handle grip
Hasp to keep tool in
closed position
RJ-45 8P8C crimp
cavity
Metal crimp cavity
improves crimping
consistency