Pneumatic IPEX Connector Crimping Machine for Micro-Coaxial Cable WM-173
The WM-173 crimps reel-fed IPEX-style RF connectors onto prepared micro-coaxial cable. Connectors feed along a guide track into the pneumatic head; the operator presents the stripped cable end and triggers the 30 mm stroke. A digital counter records cycles. Rated output is 1,000–1,300 pieces per hour; the connector part number, cable construction and tooling are confirmed on the quote. The unit uses AC 220 V / 50 Hz, 750 W and 0.5–0.8 MPa air, measures 230 × 250 × 640 mm, and has a listed noise level below 70 dB(A).
Specifications
| Connector compatibility | IPEX-style reel-fed connectors; exact connector part number and cable fit confirmed on the quote |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,000 – 1,300 pcs/h |
| Stroke | 30 mm |
| Air pressure | 0.5 – 0.8 MPa |
| Power | AC 220 V / 50 Hz, 750 W |
| Noise | < 70 dB(A) |
| Dimensions | 230 × 250 × 640 mm |
| HS Code | 8463.90 (common reference — final classification confirmed by your customs broker) |
| Certification | CE (certificate provided with shipment) |
Key features
- Automatic reel feeding presents the next connector at the head; the operator positions the cable end. The 1,000–1,300 pcs/h rating is checked against your complete handling cycle.
- Pneumatic actuation supports repeatable head movement; crimp retention and conductor condition are checked using your connector and cable samples.
- One compact bench unit with a digital batch counter — production tracking is on the machine, not on a tally sheet
- We match the connector reel, cable guide and tooling to your connector drawing and prepared cable end before shipment.
What it processes
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS antenna pigtails terminated with IPEX plugs
- Laptop, router, drone and IoT antenna leads, with cable and connector compatibility confirmed by sample trials
- RF module and antenna factories replacing hand-plier crimping with counted, repeatable cycles
Suited for: crimping IPEX-style RF plugs onto micro-coaxial antenna cable — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and cellular pigtails produced in counted batches. Not suited for: stripping coax or crimping ordinary wire terminals — for the stripping step, pick the WM-2106A multi-layer coaxial stripping machine, the Ø0.81–7 mm layer-by-layer prep station upstream of this crimper; ordinary wire terminals belong with the terminal crimping machines.
Connector chains differ in pitch and geometry: send 2–3 meters of your actual cable plus a strip of your connectors and we run them on this machine on video before you commit.
Engineering knowledge
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WM-173 — common questions
Which connector and cable sizes does it cover?
We match the reel-fed connector, prepared micro-coaxial cable and crimp tooling against your connector part number, drawing and samples. Exact connector compatibility and cable dimensions are confirmed on the quote; a connector-family name alone is not a cable-size specification.
How does the connector feeding work?
Connectors arrive on a reel above the head. A guide track presents the connector chain to the crimp position, so the operator positions the prepared cable rather than loading each loose connector. We check feed pitch and positioning with your connector strip.
Does it strip the coax before crimping?
No — it is a crimping station only and expects a pre-stripped cable end. Pair it with one of the coaxial cable stripping machines in this category to prepare the braid and center conductor upstream.
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