Description
- Professional CAT5 Punch Down Tool
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 102mm x 295m x 25mm
- Manufacturer: Philex
- Built in Cutter: Yes
- Click Success Indication
- Hook Attachments for Unwiring IDC Connections
Uses
- The tool is used to cut and punch CAT5 cable which is being terminated into an RJ45 wall plate
- Also used with RJ11 face plates
How to Use
- Strip down a length of CAT5 cable
- Then untwist the 4 pairs of cables
- Line up the wires to the colour code on the side of the RJ45 Keystone Jack
- Feed the cables from the inside to the outside – leave an overhang of about 5mm
- Push down the punch onto the cable with the cutting edge on the outside
- Press home – it punches the wire into the slot and cuts off the excess wire
- Repeat for all 8 wires
Advantages
- Punches and cuts in a single action
- Neat and compact tool
- Easy to use
- Gives a very good join
- Relatively inexpensive
