The professional package for control cabinet construction: the EKWF120ML and EK30IDML battery-powered hydraulic crimping tools, which can be used to crimp quickly and safely without changing inserts.

As part of a tester campaign on our Instagram account @klauke.deutschland, we gave away five EKWF120ML and five EK30IDML to electricians who put the tools through their paces.@hummel.elektro, @elektro_max and @elektrikergirl answered our questions about the EKWF120ML:

Helmuth @hummel.elektro

Why did you apply to be a tester?

I applied to be a tester because I was already speculating about buying the tool and I am generally interested in new products. Possibly receiving a device for free was of course also decisive 😉

Has the tool made your everyday work easier? And which features were particularly worth mentioning?

I got the EKWF120ML, although I actually preferred to have the EK30IDML. However, it was then surprising that suddenly many areas of application opened up for theEKWF120ML. The 10.8V platform is basically very handy and easy to use. Even our "old hand" in manufacturing, who has been building control cabinets for over 30 years and is one of the last to get excited about new things, was immediately convinced - and that's saying something!

Are there other Klauke products in use? If so, which ones?

We use: EK30IDML, EK50ML, ES32FML, ESM50, EK35/4ML, EKM60/22, EKM60ID IS, LS50Flex, K507WF, K105, K201, K82, K27/1, K27/2, K28, K29, K5, K07.

Maximilian @elektro_max

Why did you apply to be a tester?

I knew that I absolutely had to test the tool after Peter presented the EKWF120ML in the Klauke Instagram Live. When you could then apply for the Klauke testers, I knew I had to take part!

Has the tool made your everyday work easier? And which features were particularly worth mentioning?

The tool has definitely made my work easier. I like to use it to build distributions. Compared to hand pliers, working is simply more relaxed. Most of the time I work with cross-sections up to 16mm², but even there the EKWF120ML is worthwhile. And if you do work with larger cross-sections, you have the right tool at hand. And that's without having to change inserts.

I particularly like the return stop, because I usually work with one cross section and with that you don't always have to open and close the press completely. In addition, the rotatable head is great because you can also get into tight places.

Do you use other Klauke products? If so, which ones?

Of course, when it comes to pressing, I rely on Klauke!

I regularly use, or used to use, the Klauke K30/6K, the hand wire end ferrule pliers. Since I have the EKWF120ML, but not quite as often. In addition, I also like to use a small cable cutter from Klauke. In the company we still have the Klauke Micro and some hand pliers, depending on what to press.

Annika @elektrikergirl

Why did you apply to be a tester?

I applied as a tester because I've always thought Klauke was great and why always complain about old products when you can make constructive suggestions for improvement with the new ones?

Has the tool made your day-to-day work easier? And which features were particularly worth mentioning?

It has definitely made my day-to-day work easier, as I always found it annoying to change the press dies for different ferrules. Especially with twin ferrules, you were never sure which press insert to use. With the EKWF120ML, I always have the right press with me. What surprised me the most was, that you no longer have any problems with folding the ferrule, it fits perfectly in/under the clamps.

Do you use other Klauke products? If so, which ones?

Yes, I use other Klauke products, including the Klauke Micro and the K30/6k.

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