New Parkrimp-style modular crimpers can be both portable and bench mounted, letting one unit perform the tasks of two standard crimpers. The Karrykrimp (82C-CHD) and Karrykrimp2 (85C-CHD) also provide faster cycle times and the ability to crimp longer bent fittings due to added height, compared with previous versions. The units require no calibration and continuously produce proper-diameter crimps. Parkrimp models can crimp straight or bent-stem fittings from 0.25 to 2.00-in. in diameter.
Ken Korane holds a B.S. Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. In addition to serving as an editor at Machine Design until August 2015, his prior work experience includes product engineer at Parker Hannifin Corp. and mechanical design engineer at Euclid Inc.