FCI BURNDY™ PRODUCTS INTRODUCES THE PATRIOT™ PAT644XT-18V BATTERY ACTUATED CRIMPING TOOL Redesigned Hydraulic Self-Contained Crimping Tool Offers True One-handed Operation for Advance, Retract, and Hold FCI, a leading manufacturer and provider of connector solutions to the industrial, energy, application tooling and automotive industries, introduces the newly designed BURNDY PATRIOT™ PAT644XT-18V battery-actuated hydraulic crimping tool for the contractor, utility and telecommunications markets. With more crimps per charge, improved ergonomic design, and an 18V Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH) battery, the PAT644XT-18V tool is your crimping solution. Offering trouble-free tool operation, the PAT644XT-18V incorporates the latest engineering technology with a patented high-speed hydraulic pump, transmission and piston design. The battery actuated hydraulic tool provides a consistent, reliable connection with copper or aluminum terminals and splices. Its 2.6 AH high-capacity 18V Ni-MH battery eliminates voltage depression, maximizing the number of crimps per charge. With its state-of-the-art crimping head design boasting 360° head rotation, the tool head can operate in virtually any position. The PAT644XT-18V has 11-tons of output force, an audible "pop-off" crimp indicator, and an ergonomically balanced design to lessen fatigue. The die-less crimper incorporates a fixed nest and indentor which means you never have to worry about losing dies. The PAT644XT-18V is supplied with a durable high impact formed carrying case, battery charger, two batteries and tool retention lanyard. Each crimping tool in the PATRIOT™ line uses off-the-shelf BURNDY™ connectors available worldwide, and comes with a five year limited warranty on the tool.