Product Description
When “shimming cams”, this is the perfect tool for bending and crimping shim end tags onto the cams. Compound-lever action gives a strong hold with minimal effort.
Benefits:
- Parallel jaws ensure even bending and crimping of end tags.
- Bend end tags to the required shape around the machine cam.
- Comfortable and easy to use.
- Easier handling of parts due to return spring.
- Built to last, with a robust construction and rust-proof finish.
Features:
- Multiplies hand force by 5 for less effort when crimping.
- Two long-lasting return springs for easier removal of the jaws from the crimped shim.
- C-shaped crimp jaw profile to help shape end tags.
- Jaws chemically blackened and case hardened to HRC 57 for durability.
- Zinc-plated handles with detailing for added grip.
Application:
- Designed for bending and crimping the end tags of shims, this tool is used to fix a shim around a cam.
- Ideal for automotive enthusiasts when performance tuning an engine.
- Ideal for machine engineers making compensating adjustments for wear.
Specifications:
- Made in England.
- 160 mm length.
- Jaw opening: 16 mm.
- Jaw slot gap when closed: 8 mm x 2 mm.
- Jaw tip gap when closed: 2.5 mm.
