BNC Ratchet Crimp Tool for RG59 RG58 RG62 CCTV Coaxial Cable

A ratchet mechanism on a BNC crimp tool provides a significant quality advantage over a standard non-ratchet crimper. The ratchet prevents the tool handles from being released before the crimp cycle is fully completed, which means every crimp produced by the tool reaches the full compression depth required for a secure mechanical and electrical connection.

Without a ratchet, an installer can inadvertently release the tool handles before the ferrule is fully compressed, resulting in a partial crimp that passes the connector onto the cable but does not fully engage it. A partial crimp can make electrical contact initially but is mechanically weak and susceptible to connector pull-out or signal degradation over time.

The three cable type compatibility across RG59, RG58, and RG62 means the same crimping tool covers the main coaxial cable types encountered across analogue CCTV, radio antenna, and other coaxial wiring applications. Different die positions or jaw settings are used for each cable type to match the correct ferrule diameter.

The yellow colour of this tool makes it easily identifiable in a tool bag where multiple crimp tools of different types may be carried.

For CCTV installation engineers in London and the UK who terminate large numbers of BNC connectors as part of their regular work, a ratchet BNC crimp tool ensures consistently complete and reliable crimps across every termination on a project.

Key Features

• Ratchet BNC crimp tool ensuring complete crimp cycle on every termination
• Compatible with RG59, RG58, and RG62 coaxial cable types
• Ratchet prevents partial crimps that can fail in service
• Yellow identification colour for easy location in a mixed tool bag
• Works with standard 3-piece BNC crimp connectors
• Professional crimping tool for analogue CCTV coaxial cable installation