The Ratchet Telemaster™is a professional grade tool designed for high everyday usage in the data and telecommunications fields by industry professionals. The Ratchet Telemaster™has been an industry leading tool for crimping Cat5e and Cat 6 modular plugs for over 15 years. Precision ground crimp teeth and a multi-plated steel-walled body keep the connector stable and all the moving parts aligned throughout the crimp process for a perfect crimp every time. Many general purpose tools inconsistently crimp each of the eight contacts of a modular plug, and the tool cavity can bend under crimping stresses. This results in weak conductor to pin contact points from contacts that were not fully seated. Uneven/unseated contacts can also cause damage to the mating connector port. The ratchet mechanism only releases when a full cycle crimp has been completed. It prevents under-crimping of the connectors and eliminates excess squeezing of the handles as seen in non-ratchet tools when the crimp has already been completed. For an extremely reliable, rugged, and best in class modular plug crimping tool, look no further than the Ratchet Telemaster™from IDEAL. Crimps industry standard Cat 5e/6 RJ-45 (8P8C) and RJ-11/12 (6P6C/6P4C) modular plugs Ratchet mechanism ensures a full cycle crimp every time Heavier-duty version of the 30-496 Telemaster™requires less user hand force per crimp Multi-function tool also cuts UTP/STP and strips Cat 5e/6/ flat cable jackets Black oxide coated steel frame with cushioned handles for strength and comfort Precision ground contact dies evenly crimp all standard plugs to industry specifications Can crimp most standard shielded cat5e/6 modular plugs