It is used for inserting wire into insulation-displacement connectors (IDC) on punch down blocks, patch panels, keystone modules, and surface mount boxes (also known as biscuit jacks). Browse our range of fibre optic and copper patch leads, fibre optic patch panels, MPO leads, MPO panels and our range of direct attach cables and SFPs to keep your Datacentre connected. This is the standard UK Europe 2a tool for direct terminating on IDC connection blocks found on data and telecomm outlets. To do this, the wire to be cut is trapped against a plastic punch block by the punch-down tool's blade's sharp edge.

Additional charges may apply dependant on location, floor standing cabinets and other heavy/bulky items. Once the required pressure is reached, an internal spring is triggered, and the blade pushes the wire into the slot, simultaneously cutting the insulation and securing the wire.The Fusion Krone Style Punchdown Tool in white is the industry standard 2A style tool for IDC termination. To use the punch down tool, a wire is pre-positioned into a slotted post on a punch block, and then the punch down tool is pressed down on top of the wire, over the post.

However, the punch down tool blade also is usually used to cut off excess wire, in the same operation as making the connection; this is done with a sharp edge of the punch down tool blade trapping the wire to be cut against the plastic punch block. Tool blades without the sharp edge are also available; these are used for continuing a wire through a slotted post to make connections with another slotted post (" daisy-chained" wiring).Most punch down tools are of the impact type, consisting of a handle, an internal spring mechanism, and a removable slotted blade. Features include a cutting inhibitor clip, extraction hook and blade, and a sensor to detect full insertion of the conductor into the contact before cutting surplus wire. Cablenet can supply a wide range of active equipment including power over ethernet and intelligent power devices. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. A punch tool is used by pressing the sharp end on the workpiece and then striking the blunt end with a hammer or mallet.