ROSTRA TOOL COMPANY / SARGENT QUALITY TOOLS

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Rostra Tool Company, manufacturer of Sargent Quality Tools, is a leader in designing and applying the latest in crimp technology to a full line of cable termination and preparation tools. Rostra/Sargent has been recognized over the years as a leader in the design and manufacture of custom tools offered by original equipment manufacturers under their own label. The company's close affiliation with major connector manufacturers has helped to develop a line of well respected and recognized tools. Many professional installers and technicians are familiar with many Rostra products manufacturered for Thomas & Betts, AMP, Molex, Raychem, Burndy, 3M, Vaco/Klein, Lemco, Black Box, Jensen Tools, Amphenol, etc. Rostra continually develops new products to meet industry demands and provides engineering services for custom tool development to interested parties.

Tools are designed to service the needs of the Electrical, Electronic, Data/Telecommunications, CATV, and Automotive industries. Alternatives in frame selection are available to provide various solutions for connector specific and generic applications to meet the customer's needs. Our products are designed to provide consistent quality terminations using proven manufacturing techniques.

ENGINEERING SERVICES - Available upon request. Custom tooling to your specifications on a timely basis. Tools can be provided at various levels of price and sophistication.

SARGENT QUALITY TOOLS PRODUCT SERIES INFORMATION

4200 SERIES SUPER ERGO CRIMP TOOLS - The Super Ergo toos are designed to reduce hand stress. The progressive pivoting action coupled with easy reach cushion grips facilitates productivity. Mechanical advantage is optimized to reduce hand pressure while maintaining proper hand grasp rations. Fine blanked, high carbon steel construction provides the highest level of accuracy and performance available within the industry. These tools are state side manufactured and are backed by over 100 years of quality craftsmanship.

These tools feature:

* A multi-purpose frame manufactured to exacting specifications to accept interchangeable dies.

* High mechanical advantage with molded cushion grips minimize user fatigue.

* The easy reach frame optimizes hand grip ratios to maximize user productivity.

* All bearing holes are reamed, pivot pins are centerless ground and all working components are heat treated.

* Positive ratcheting assembly with emergency release supplied as standard.

* Tool life is conservatively rated at 50,000 cycles.

* Crimps designed to meet U.L. tensile requirements.

* Interlocking die sets are easily maintained with two mounting screws on most product applications.

* Standard tool length is 11.5" to facilitate two handed crimping.

* The 4200 Series Ergo Crimp Tool utilizes the 4100 dies.

4100 SERIES SUPER CRIMP TOOLS - Super Crimp is designed for the professional that insists on the best commercial grade full cycle crimp tool available. System integrity is maintained when components are terminated with this durable product. The ergonomic progressive pivoting design provides maximum crimping force with reasonable hand pressure. Fine blanked, high carbon steel construction provides a level of accuracy and performance usually reserved for MIL-SPEC tools.

These tools feature:

* A multi-purpose frame manufactured to exacting specifications to accept interchangeable dies.

* Molded grips and an easy reach frame to minimize user fatigue.

* All bearing holes are reamed, pivot pins are centerless ground and all working components are heat treated.

* Positive ratcheting assembly with emergency release supplied as standard.

* Tool life is conservatively rated at 50,000 cycles.

* Crimps designed to meet U.L. tensile requirements.

* Interlocking die sets are easily maintained with two mounting screws on most product applications.

2100 SERIES SUPER CRIMP TOOLS - This compact design provides a new level of efficiency and convenience when terminating small to medium wire or cable. The same level of quality, built into the top-of-the-line 4200 and 4100 Series, is also provided in the 2100 Series. The state side manufactured, fine blanked high carbon steel conctruction provides the accuracy and longevity expected of a durable commercial grade crimping tool.

These tools feature:

* A multi-purpose frame manufactured to exacting specifications to accept interchangeable dies.

* Molded grips and an easy reach frame to minimize user fatigue.

* A compact lightweight design for wire and contact handling convenience.

* Crimps designed to meet U.L. tensile requirements.

* Interlocking die sets are easily maintained with two mounting screws on most product applications.

3100 SERIES CRIMP TOOLS - The 3100 Series, the standard of the industry, the product by which all other crimp tools are judged is available for most connector applications. This tool has been the choice of professionals for over three decades. Longevity of operation coupled with fully machined cavities, provide the level of performance required for the most stringent commercial applications. The years of association with the major connector manufacturers is apparent by the exacting crimps produced by these tools.

These tools feature:

* Crimp cavities conforming to industry standards.

* Longevity of operation is assured with this time tested design.

* The simple trouble-free full cycle mechanism assures consistent terminations.

* Each tool is precisely engineered for a specific requirement.

* All crimpo cavities are fully machined in high carbon steel, then heat treated.

* O.E.M. Compatible Tools designed for specific connector applications with reference made to connector manufacturer tool part numbers.

7100 SERIES MODULAR PLUG CRIMPERS - The 7100 Seroes Modular Plug Crimp Tool provide a high level of versatility and termination reliability. Each tool accepts five interchangeable die sets for terminating all popular modular plugs,

This tool features:

* Full cycle action to assure consistent terminations.

* A realease lever to prevent faulty crimps.

* Compound action to produce high crimping forces with minimal user effort.

* A replaceable cutter and stripper, de3signed for easy access can bu used on flat or round cable.

* A stripping feature which incorporates two strip length stops to assure preps to industry standards.

* Interchangeable dies which are keyed together to guarrantee perfect alignment.

* Five color-coded dies, the 10 position, the RJ45, the RJ22 (for 6, 4, or 2 conductors), the RJ22 MMJ offset latch and the RJ11.

7500 SERIES MODULAR PLUG CRIMPER - The 7500 Series Modular Plug Crimp Tools provide easy access cutting and stripping functions. Each tool accepts interchangeable dies.

This tool features:

* Full cycle action to assure consistent terminations.

* A realease lever to prevent faulty crimps.

* Compound action to produce high crimping forces with minimal user effort.

* A handle opening restrictor for easy hand reach.

* Replaceable cutter and stripper for use on CAT5 or flat cable.

* A strip length gage for RJ11, RJ22, or RJ45 modular plugs.

* Interchangeable dies which are keyed together to guarrantee perfect alignment.

* Five color-coded dies, the 10 position, the RJ45, the RJ22 (for 6, 4, or 2 conductors), the RJ22 MMJ offset latch and the RJ11.

* RJ11 and RJ45 crimp dies will terminate AMP or Stewart configurations.

* Die sets for 7100 and 7500 series tool are identical.

1000 SERIES THRIFT CRIMP TOOLS - Thrift Crimp is designed for the occasional user that insists on a reliable termination, yet cannot justify the cost of a full cycle ratchetted tool. These cost effective tools are precision state side manufactured and produce crimps to industry standards. The compact lightweight construction provides a new level of accuracy and versatility for price senstive applications.

These tools feature:

* Straight line jaw closure to a positive stop.

* All crimp configurations are manufactured to the same specifications as the full cycle tools.

* Wide cusion grips provide user friendly feel.

* Working components are heat treated to provide longevity.

INTEGRATED CABLING KITS - Kits are designed to address a particular network requirment or a diverse presentation for most popular cabling. All components, tools, dies, or connectors are arranged in a convenient foam insert housed in a platic storage case. A chart is included in the kit for proper cable/die selection.

5000 SERIES HOLSTER SETS - Holster sets are logical combinations of cable preparation and crimp tools for most popular terminations. Tools are conveniently stored in a durable canvas pouch with a belt loop and velcro strap to prevent tool loss.

CATV COMPRESSION AND CRIMP TOOLS - Designed to compress or crimp a wide varienty of environmentally sealed and universal ribbed connectos. Tools use toggle action or full cycle mechanisms to assure consistent connector shut heights. Various models utilizing the 3100 Series frame and the latest 8000 and 9000 Seris Compression Tools include combinations of features including cable stripping and the ability to compress RG59, RG6, and RG11 applications.