RK12CX 12-ton Remote Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Description
The RK12CX 12-ton Remote Tool is a hand-held tool
intended to crimp cable, cut cable and threaded rod,
and punch holes with the proper adapters. The single-
acting ram requires hydraulic pressure to advance, and
uses an internal spring to return.
This crimping tool requires an external 10,000psi
(700bar) hydraulic power source, such as Greenlee 975,
976-22, 980, 980-22, and EHP700L. The RK12CX may
also be powered using a hydraulic intensier capable of
developing 10,000psi (700bar), such as the Greenlee
Utility Dynapress
®
intensier.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee 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 Greenlee Utility tool:
RK12CX 12-ton Remote Tool
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at
no charge at www.greenlee.com.
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.
All specications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
GATOR and Kwik Stepper are registered trademarks of
Textron Innovations Inc.
Blackburn is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts.
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Table of Contents
Description .................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................ 2
Purpose of this Manual ................................................. 2
Important Safety Information .....................................3–4
Identication .................................................................. 5
Specications ................................................................ 5
Operation .................................................................. 6–14
Crimping Using KC12 or KA12 type U-style Dies...... 7
Crimping Using UA12ID Dieless Die Set ................... 8
Cutting ....................................................................... 9
Punching .............................................................10–14
Die Selection ............................................................... 15
Connector Selection .................................................... 15
Additional U-type Dies ................................................ 16
Available Accessories .................................................. 16
cUL and UL Classied Crimps .................................... 17
Connector Table .......................................................... 17
Maintenance ................................................................ 18
Illustration and Parts List ............................................ 19