Cat5 Punch Down Tool

DESCRIPTION of a CAT5 Punch Down Tool

• Professional CAT5 Punch Down Tool
• Dimensions (L*W):  17cm * 3cm
• Adjustable impact
• Removeable head
• Manufacturer: Goldtool

USES of a CAT5 Punch Down Tool

• The tool is used to cut and punch cat5 cable which is being terminated into a RJ45 wall plate
• Also used with RJ11 faceplates

HOW to Use a CAT5 Punch Down Tool

• Strip down a length of CAT5 cable
• Then untwist the 4 pairs of cables
• Line up the wires to the colour code on the side of the RJ45 Keystone Jack
• Feed the cables from the inside to the outside - leave an overhang of about 5mm
• Push down the punch onto the cable with the cutting edge on the outside
• Press home - it punches the wire into the slot and cuts off the excess wire
• Repeat for all 8 wires

ADVANTAGES of a CAT5 Punch Down Tool

• Punches and cuts in a single action
• Neat and compact tool
• Easy to use
• Gives a very good join
• Relatively inexpensive