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2614203 Cembre ME3-C DIE SET
Cembre ME3-C hexagonal crimping die set for 16 mm² copper conductors, manufactured from hardened steel for use with compatible Cembre 130 kN hydraulic and battery-powered crimping tools.
£66.87
Why Choose the Cembre ME3-C Hexagonal Crimping Die Set?
The Cembre ME3-C Hexagonal Crimping Die Set (Part Number 2614203) is a precision-engineered hexagonal crimping die insert designed for producing secure, repeatable compression crimps on 16 mm² copper cable lugs and connectors. Manufactured by Cembre, this interchangeable die set is ideal for professional electricians, panel builders, utility contractors and industrial maintenance engineers requiring dependable cable terminations.
Manufactured from special hardened steel with a durable burnished finish, the ME3-C die provides exceptional wear resistance and long service life. Its precision-machined hexagonal crimp profile ensures even conductor compression, producing strong mechanical retention and low-resistance electrical connections.
Designed for use with compatible Cembre 130 kN hydraulic and battery-powered crimping tools, the ME3-C die is suitable for 16 mm² copper conductors, making it an excellent choice for switchgear manufacture, industrial control panels, machinery wiring and electrical infrastructure projects.
Key Advantages
- Professional hexagonal crimping die set for copper cable terminations.
- 16 mm² conductor capacity.
- Manufactured from special hardened steel for extended service life.
- Burnished finish improves wear and corrosion resistance.
- Produces accurate, repeatable hexagonal compression crimps.
- Compatible with approved Cembre 130 kN crimping tools.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Cembre.
- Series: ME-C.
- Model: ME3-C.
- Manufacturer Part Number: 2614203.
- Hexagonal compression profile.
- Suitable for 16 mm² copper conductors.
- Impression marking: A3 / 7.3.
- Special hardened steel construction with burnished finish.
Reliable Crimping Performance for Professional Installations
Hexagonal compression applies even pressure around the conductor, creating strong mechanical retention while maintaining excellent electrical conductivity. Selecting the correct die profile helps ensure reliable, standards-compliant cable terminations for industrial and commercial electrical installations.
Cembre ME-C die sets are trusted throughout industrial automation, utilities, power distribution and switchgear manufacturing where dependable compression connections are essential for long-term system reliability.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical installations.
- Control panel manufacturing.
- Switchgear assembly.
- 16 mm² copper cable lug crimping.
- Electrical maintenance and repair.
- OEM machine building.
Technical Specifications
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| Crimp Profile | Hexagonal | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Crimping die / die set | |
| Operation | Hydraulic | |
| Application | Cable lugs / terminals | |
| Conductor Size | 16 mm² | |
| Series | ME-C Hexagonal Die Sets | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2614203 | |
| Product type | Hexagonal crimping die set | |
| Conductor size | 16 mm² | |
| Crimp profile | Hexagonal | |
| Impression marking | A3 / 7.3 | |
| Impression width | 7 mm | |
| Material | Special hardened steel | |
| Surface treatment | Burnished | |
| Application | Copper compression cable lugs and connectors | |
| Compatibility | Compatible with HT131-C, HT131-UC, HT120, HT131LN-C, RHC131, RHC131LN, RHU131-C, RHM132, B1300-CE, B1300-CE-KV, B1300L-CE, B1300-UCE, B1350-CE, B1350-CE-KV, B1350L-CE and B1350-UCE crimping tools | |
| ETIM classification | EC001282 – Insert for crimp tool | |
| Pack quantity | 1 die set | |
| HS Code | 82079099 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cembre ME3-C die set used for?
It is designed for hexagonal crimping of 16 mm² copper cable lugs and connectors using compatible Cembre crimping tools.
What conductor size is this die designed for?
The ME3-C is designed for 16 mm² copper conductors.
Which crimping tools are compatible?
It is compatible with approved Cembre 130 kN hydraulic and battery-powered crimping tools including HT131-C, HT131-UC, HT120, HT131LN-C, B1300-CE and B1350-CE series.
What type of crimp does this die produce?
The die produces a precision hexagonal crimp for excellent mechanical retention and low-resistance electrical performance.
Is this supplied with a crimping tool?
No. The ME3-C is supplied as an interchangeable replacement die set only.
Trusted by Electrical Professionals Worldwide
Cembre hexagonal crimping dies are trusted worldwide by electricians, utilities, automation engineers and panel builders for delivering accurate, repeatable compression connections in demanding electrical applications.
