What is a punch down impact tool?

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What is a punch down impact tool?

Impact punch down tools are used to terminate wires into punch down patch panels and punch down keystone jacks. The idea is the tool head blade is used to push a wire conductor into a IDC terminal slot (Insulation Displacement Conductor).

When would you use a punch down tool?

Punch down tool is commonly used for the termination works in the copper network. It is used to terminate the Ethernet cables (Cat5/5e/6/6a) by inserting the cables wires into the insulation-displacement connectors (IDC) on the punch down blocks, patch panels, keystone modules, and the surface mount of boxes.

How does a punch block work?

On a 66 block incoming wires are typically punched down on the left side of the block starting from the top. Each wire is punched down to the first pin in a row with one wire per row. The order of the pairs is blue, orange, green and brown with the white wire from the pair being punched down on top.

How does a punch tool work?

To use a punch tool such as this, a worker presses the sharp end against a workpiece, after which he or she hits the blunt end with a hammer or mallet. When the hammer or mallet hits the punch tool, the tool’s sharp end will cut into the workpiece.

Can you use a screwdriver as a punch?

Punch. As long as the material is soft or malleable enough, you can use a Phillips head screwdriver as a punch. I’ve done this with sheet metal and it can work, but once again, if you use the proper tool you’ll have much better results.

What is 110 block used for?

A 110 block is a type of punch-down block used to terminate runs of on-premises wiring in a structured cabling system.

How do you do a punch-down?

Take your punch down tool and press it down on the conductor wires to cut them. The angled (cut) part of the blade should come into contact with the shoulder (the long sturdy side of the jack). This will also make sure the wires that are cut are flush with the jack. Be sure to punch straight down and not at an angle.

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