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ABB - Installation Products 15687X - 15 Ton Full Size Hex Flex Die for Crimping Flex Conductors, Die Color Brown, Die Code 87X. High Grade Tool Steel with Black Oxide Finish. Use with Hydraulic Tools TBM151 and BPLT15BSCR.
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ABB Installation Products 15687X 15 Ton Full Size Hex Flex Die for Crimping Flex Conductors, Die Color Brown, Die Code…

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Overview

The ABB 15687X 15 Ton Full Size Hex Flex Die is a precision-engineered crimping die designed for high-performance electrical termination applications. Manufactured by ABB Installation Products, this die features a brown color code (87X) for easy identification and compatibility with ABB’s TBM151 and BPLT15BSCR hydraulic crimping tools. Constructed from high-grade tool steel with a black oxide finish, the 15687X die delivers superior durability and corrosion resistance, ensuring long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments. The full-size hex configuration ensures compatibility with ABB’s hydraulic tooling ecosystem, facilitating efficient and repeatable crimps in power distribution, industrial wiring, and utility projects. The die’s dimensions (A: 1.110", B: 0.472", W: 0.437", G: 0.432") are engineered to match the 500 NAVY flex class, ensuring optimal performance with the specified tools. Key applications include: - Power distribution systems - Industrial wiring installations - Utility and infrastructure projects - High-current electrical terminations The 15687X die is sold separately as a lower die half and must be paired with the 15600X indentor (sold separately) to form a complete die set. For UL-listed applications, refer to ABB’s connector sales drawings. This die is part of ABB’s 156xxX series, which is exclusively compatible with the TBM151 and BPLT15BSCR hydraulic tools, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
  • Designed for 500 MCM Navy flex conductors (Class G, H, I, K, M)
  • Compatible with ABB TBM151 and BPLT15BSCR hydraulic crimping tools
  • High-grade tool steel construction with black oxide finish for corrosion resistance
  • Full-size hex configuration for precise crimping performance
  • Dimensions: A: 1.110", B: 0.472", W: 0.437", G: 0.432"

Specifications

Capacity
12 to 14 ton
Color
Brown
Material
Steel
Type
Die
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.01 IN x 0.01 IN x 0.01 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
0.5300 L
Package Weight (Metric)
0.2400 kg
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