Phillips Industries has introduced a new heavy-duty ratcheting crimper tool built for professionals. It’s said to be the only heavy duty crimper on the market that accommodates 8 gage through 22 gage wire. The positive-lock mating mechanism ensures uniform crimp termination every time, the maker claims, and the easy-access terminal release switch releases if terminal or wire is inserted improperly. The new crimper has a longer-handle design for better leverage when crimping connectors. It’s Part No. 4-230.