Fluke Networks have announced new interchangeable blade heads for the JackRapid termination tool that support ADC TrueNet KM8 and Copper Ten style cable jacks. JackRapid now supports the vast majority of jack styles commonly used by cable installers. The groundbreaking JackRapid termination tool lets technicians install jacks up to 8 times faster than with traditional punchdown tools.
Users can terminate and trim all eight wires in a jack at once with one easy squeeze, reducing the time spent on the job and saving labour costs. JackRapid's new ergonomically designed handle requires less effort when performing the punchdown process, reducing hand fatigue and letting more jacks be punched down faster. The handle also includes a built-in wire jacket stripper.
With JackRapid's jacket stripper and the ability to precisely trim all 8 wires without separate snips, installers need fewer tools at the job site. The built-in stripper and consistent punchdown action also combine to improve the overall quality level of the job while time to completion goes down.
JackRapid’s patented design features an interchangeable termination head that holds the jack in place. Different style heads accommodate jack styles from popular manufacturers. The termination head uses a wall-friendly design that makes close-to-wall installations far easier than with other types of tools.
JackRapid increases accuracy and reliability. Fewer reworks are needed, which increases client confidence and further time savings for the installer. JackRapid is also safer, reducing the risk that technicians will punch into the palms of their hands or through drywall when terminating jacks.