Ilsco Corporation
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4730 Madison Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45227-1426 • 800/776-9775
ND-58 and ND-60 Mechanical Crimping Tools
All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve-
ments occur. Ilsco shall not be liable for damages resulting from
misapplication or misuse of its products.
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Description
The ND-58 and ND-60 Mechanical Crimping Tools are
hand-operated tools that use permanent die grooves and/
or insertable W-type dies. They install a full range of
connectors including service entrance, splices, terminals,
stacking lugs, street light, stirrup, and repair sleeves.
The tools have two permanent die grooves, “O” or “BG”
and “D3” for distribution tap connectors. The “D3” groove
also serves as a seat for die inserts to install additional
connectors. The die inserts snap into a permanent “D3”
die holder groove easily with one hand, and are secured
with the spring-loaded, positive lock, die retainer buttons.
The tools incorporate an over center toggle action
mechanism, allowing for easy crimping operations and
field adjustability.
For use on:
• Copper taps from #10 solid to #2/0 stranded
• Aluminum/ACSR taps from #14 solid to #4/0 ACSR
• Stirrups from #6 AWG to #4/0 ACSR
• Copper and aluminum code conductor connectors
from #6 AWG to #4/0 stranded
• Overhead full tension deadend, full and non-tension
splices and terminals from #10 stranded to #4/0 ACSR
• 5/8" and .840" service entrance sleeves
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Ilsco
tools and equipment. This manual and any markings on
the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and
unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe
all of the safety information provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following Ilsco tools:
ND-58 and ND-60 Mechanical Crimping Tools
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge.
Warranty and Service
Ilsco warrants this tool to the original purchaser for a
period of one year from the date of purchase, provided the
tool is operated, maintained and used in accordance with
Ilsco’s written instructions. Ordinary wear and tear,
damage from abuse, neglect or alterations are not covered
by this warranty. This warranty is null and void if instruc-
tions and operating procedures are not followed. Contact
Ilsco for all warranty and service issues at 800-776-9775.
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. Do not use
on live circuits.
Contact with live circuits can result in
severe injury or death.
An incomplete crimp can cause a fire.
Use proper connector and cable combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
crimp.
Failure to observe this warning can result in severe
injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection can
result in serious eye injury from
flying debris.
• This tool is intended for two-handed operation.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles when using
this tool.
• Inspect tool before use. If any parts are worn or
damaged, send the tool to an authorized Ilsco
service center.
• Do not perform any service or maintenance other
than as described in this manual.
• Do not exceed the rated capacity of this tool.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
