Elpress Hand Crimping Tools Explained: Your E-Tech Components Guide

Fri 16th Oct 2026

Here at E-Tech Components, we supply more than 50 Elpress Mechanical Hand Crimping Tools, covering a wide range of electrical crimping applications. With so many tools to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one is right for the job. That’s where this guide comes in. We’ve broken the range down into clear groups, looking at the different crimping methods, terminal types and cable sizes to help you find the right Elpress crimp tool for your application.

Elpress Mechanical Hand Crimping Tools

Our Elpress Hand Crimping Tools range includes traditional mechanical tools, Miniforce models, self-adjusting tools and mini battery-powered options. Elpress also offers tools for specific crimping methods, including oval, trapezoid, roll, indent and W crimping. Below, we look at what each group can crimp and the cable sizes each tool covers.

T-Series / Heavy-Duty Elpress Hand Crimping Tools

These are the larger, traditional Elpress hand tools, generally used for larger cable sizes. They are made for manual crimping of electrical cables and terminals, with options for copper, aluminium, C-sleeves and end terminals. The range covers cable sizes from 0.25mm² to 120mm² for a wide range of crimping jobs.

T2258

T2600

T2600C

T31651A

T2104

ES / EL / EW / E0 Series

These are traditional Elpress hand tools, generally used for smaller and medium cable sizes. They are made for manual crimping of electrical cables and terminals, with options for copper and aluminium terminals. The range covers cable sizes from 0.75mm² to 25mm², with both hexagonal and punch crimping options.

ES2258

EL2258*

ES2288

EW1025

E0716

* This tool is Network Rail PADS-approved

DSA / GSEA / GSA / GSW Series

These are compact Elpress hand tools, designed for crimping smaller cable sizes. They are made for manual crimping of pre-insulated terminals, predominantly using oval crimping for a secure connection. The range covers cable sizes from 0.14mm² to 6mm², with options for end sleeves and heat-shrink through connectors.

DSA0115

DSA0725

GSEA0340C

GSA0760

GSA0760C

GSW0560C

DEB / EEB / GEB / PZD Series

These Elpress hand tools are designed for crimping electrical end terminals onto cables. The range covers pre-insulated, un-insulated and TWIN end terminals, with many tools designed for trapezoid crimping. Cable sizes range from 0.1mm² to 50mm², with a choice of standard and Miniforce tools for different crimping jobs.

DEB0325*	DEB0560	EEB0160	GEB4010	GEB4010C	GEB4010C-TWIN
GEB0616C	GEB1025	GEB1025C	GEB3550	GEB3550C	PZD3

* This product has now been discontinued

TRB / DRB / GRB Series

These Elpress hand tools crimp uninsulated electrical terminals using a roll crimp. They handle terminals such as receptacles, tabs, bullets and sockets, while some models use locators for different terminal types. The range covers cable sizes from 0.15mm² to 6mm², with standard and Miniforce options available.

TRB0515B

DRB0115

GRB0560

GRB0560C

GRB0560L

GRB0560LC

DKB Series

These Elpress hand tools crimp copper terminals using an indent crimp. They provide tested and certified mechanical crimping for electrical cables and terminals. The range covers cable sizes from 0.25mm² to 6mm².

DKB0325

DKB0760

GWB Series

These Elpress Miniforce hand tools crimp uninsulated terminals and through connectors using a W-shaped crimp. They provide tested and certified mechanical crimping for ring, fork, pin and tube terminals, including KR and KS types. The range covers cable sizes from 4mm² to 10mm².

GWB4099

GWB4099C

PEB Series

These Elpress hand tools are designed for crimping electrical end sleeves. They feature self-adjusting mechanisms and compact designs for flexible, easy-to-use crimping. The range covers cable sizes from 0.14mm² to 16mm², with square and hexagonal crimping options.

PEB0110T

PEB0110T18

PEB0116H

PEB0116RS

PEB0116S

PEB0160H

PEB0160S

PVL Series

These Elpress Mini PVL tools are battery-powered hydraulic crimping tools for electrical cables. They combine the ease of a hand tool with the power of hydraulic crimping, with high crimping forces for demanding jobs. The range covers cable sizes up to 50mm², with Li-Ion battery and charger options available.

PVL130P

PVL130S

CAT. NO.	APPLICATION	AREA (mm²)	DIES	NET WEIGHT (kg)	CRIMP RANGE	CRIMPING GEOMETRY
PVL130P	Insulated	0.5-6	SA0760	–		–
	Uninsulated	0.25-2.5	KB0325	–		–
	Uninsulated	0.5-6	RB0560	–		–
	Uninsulated	4-10	WB4099	–		–
	End Sleeves	0.5-6	EB0560	–		–
	End Sleeves	4-10	EB4010	–		–
	End Sleeves	10-25	EB1025	–		–
	End Sleeves	35-50	EB3550	–	–	–
PVL130S	Pre-Insulated	0.5-6	SA0760	0,05	–	Oval
	Uninsulated	0.25-2.5	KB0325	0,039	–	Tab
	Uninsulated	0.5-6	RB0560	0,05	–	Roll
	Uninsulated	4-10	WB4099	0,05	–	W
	End Sleeves	0.5-6	EB0560	0,057	–	Trapezoid
	End Sleeves	4-10	EB4010	0,05	–	Trapezoid
	End Sleeves	10-25	EB1025	0,05	–	Trapezoid
	End Sleeves	35-50	EB3550	0,05	–	Trapezoid

Mobile Series

These Elpress Mobile tools support professional hand crimping across electrical and specialist applications. Their interchangeable die system lets one mobile frame handle different crimping requirements. The range includes complete kits and accessories for electrical, datacom and solar installations.

Mobile

Mobile Installation

Mobile Datacom

Mobile Solar

Mobile Box

ESAQ

Elpress ESAQ0760 is a go/no-go gauge for inspecting crimping tool die nests. It checks the die dimensions during calibration and can be adjusted to account for changes after long-term use. The compact, reversible design is suitable for left- and right-handed users and comes with a quality assurance certificate.

ESAQ0760

Elpress Mechanical Hand Crimping Tools – FAQs

What are Elpress hand crimping tools used for?

Elpress hand crimping tools are used to create secure electrical connections between cables and terminals. Different tools are designed for specific terminals, cable sizes and crimping methods.

What cable sizes can Elpress hand crimpers cover?

The range covers a wide selection of cable sizes, from 0.1mm² up to 120mm². The exact range depends on the tool, with different models designed for smaller terminals, end sleeves and larger cable connections.

What types of terminals can Elpress tools crimp?

The range covers many different terminal types, including pre-insulated, un-insulated and TWIN end terminals, as well as ring, fork, pin, tube, receptacle and through connectors. Some tools are designed for specific terminal types and applications.

What methods do Elpress hand crimping tools use?

Different Elpress tools use different crimping methods, including oval, trapezoid, roll, indent, W, square, punch and hexagonal crimping. The correct method depends on the terminal and cable being crimped.

What is the difference between Elpress Miniforce and traditional hand crimping tools?

Elpress Miniforce tools are designed to make manual crimping easier by reducing the handle force needed to complete a crimp. They are available for several applications, including end terminals, un-insulated terminals and W-indent crimping.

How do I choose the right Elpress crimper tool?

Start by checking the terminal type, cable size and required crimping method. You should also consider whether you need a traditional mechanical tool, Miniforce, self-adjusting or battery-powered model. If you are unsure, our Technical Sales Team can help you find a suitable tool.

If you need to crimp larger areas, contact our Technical Sales Team to explore larger tools or bespoke solutions.