This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Punchdown, Blades category on DigiKey.com
Punchdown blades and punchdown hand tools are used in telecommunication applications to make connections with punchdown blocks, also known as a punch block or quick connect block. The blades push the wire down into the block to make an insulation displacement connection (IDC). Each connector manufacturer typically recommends a specific tool for use with their line of connectors.
SelectionCharacteristics
Tool Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Includes: Indicates items included with purchase.
Blade Size: Designation of tool size/form factor.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as adjustable or reversible.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | ENI-110 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | K562-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Jonard Tools |
| DESCRIPTION | Punchdown 110 Blade |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 10131832 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 609-5576-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Amphenol ICC (FCI) |
| DESCRIPTION | Punchdown |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | PA4571 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | PA4571-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Tempo Communications |
| DESCRIPTION | Blade 66/110 |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | JR-LEV-1 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1986-1007-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Fluke Networks |
| DESCRIPTION | Punchdown Blade, Wire Stripper |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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ENI-110 & EPD-914 Impact Series Punchdown Tools