Panduit CT-940CH/BJO Hydraulic Crimp Head with 90-Degree Fitting
Overview
The Panduit CT-940CH/BJO is a 15-ton hydraulic crimp head from the Pan-Lug™ line, built for heavy-duty wire termination work requiring precise, repeatable compression force on large-gauge cable lugs. At 14.5 inches long and paired with a 90-degree banjo quick connector fitting, this crimp head is the right tool when you need to get into tight panel spaces where a straight-line crimp tool simply won't fit. The CT-940CH/BJO (often searched as CT 940CH/BJO) is designed specifically for use with 10,000 psi hydraulic pump systems — the pressure spec matters here, so verify your pump rating before ordering.
This is a single-unit tool (package quantity of 1), sold as a standalone crimp head. It is not a kit and does not include a pump. If you are specifying this for a new installation, pair it with a compatible wire termination hydraulic pump rated to 10,000 psi.
Key Features
- 15-Ton Crimp Force: Delivers the compression load needed to properly seat large copper and aluminum lugs on high-ampacity conductors. Under-crimped terminations are a leading cause of connection failure and heat buildup — 15 tons eliminates the guesswork on large-gauge work.
- 90-Degree Fitting Geometry: The right-angle hydraulic connection lets you position the crimp head inside enclosures, wireways, and panels where a straight fitting would prevent full insertion. This is the practical reason to choose this head over a straight-fitting variant — not aesthetics, but physical access to confined termination points.
- Banjo Quick Connector: The banjo-style fitting allows fast hydraulic line connect/disconnect without tools, reducing setup time between crimp cycles and between job sites. The swivel capability — 360 degrees of rotation — means the hose can route in any direction without stressing the fitting or kinking the line.
- 360-Degree Swivel on Fitting: The banjo fitting rotates freely through a full 360-degree arc. In practice, this means you can orient the hydraulic hose away from obstructions regardless of how the head is positioned inside a panel, eliminating the contortion usually required when routing hose in tight spaces.
- 10,000 psi System Compatibility: Rated for operation with standard 10,000 psi hydraulic pump systems — the industry-standard pressure level for professional-grade hydraulic crimping equipment. This keeps the CT-940CH/BJO compatible with the broad installed base of hydraulic pumps already in the field.
- Compact Profile — 2.5 in. Wide, 4.1 in. Tall: The head measures 2.5 inches wide and 4.1 inches in overall height, which matters when threading into switchgear bays, conduit bodies, or equipment panels where clearances are measured in fractions of an inch.
- Pan-Lug™ Platform: Part of Panduit's dedicated Panduit wire termination line, meaning die compatibility and replacement parts are sourced within a single ecosystem — useful for shops that standardize on one tool family across multiple technicians.
Integration & Compatibility
The CT-940CH/BJO is designed for use with 10,000 psi hydraulic pump systems. Confirm your pump output pressure matches this spec before connecting — operating a hydraulic crimp head at mismatched pressures affects crimp quality and can damage seals. The banjo quick connector fitting is the interface point; verify that your pump's hydraulic line terminates in a compatible banjo fitting or that an appropriate adapter is in hand before commissioning.
Die compatibility is not specified in the available evidence — consult the Panduit Pan-Lug™ die selection guide for the correct die set for your conductor size and lug series. The crimp head itself is part of a broader crimping tools and accessories ecosystem. For large infrastructure projects requiring multiple termination stations, the 14.5-inch overall length is worth factoring into staging and storage plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What hydraulic pump pressure is required to operate the CT-940CH/BJO?
A: The CT-940CH/BJO is designed for use with 10,000 psi hydraulic pumps. Confirm your pump's rated output pressure before connecting this crimp head.
Q: Does the banjo fitting on the CT-940CH/BJO lock in a fixed position, or does it swivel?
A: The banjo quick connector fitting swivels 360 degrees. This allows you to route the hydraulic hose in any direction without stressing the fitting, which is particularly useful in confined panel spaces.
Q: What are the overall dimensions of the CT-940CH/BJO?
A: The CT-940CH/BJO measures 14.5 inches in overall length, 2.5 inches wide, and 4.1 inches in overall height (104mm tall, 64mm wide).
Q: Does the CT-940CH/BJO include a hydraulic pump?
A: No. The CT-940CH/BJO is sold as a standalone crimp head (package quantity: 1). A compatible 10,000 psi hydraulic pump must be sourced separately.
Q: What is the crimp force rating of the CT-940CH/BJO?
A: The CT-940CH/BJO delivers 15 tons of crimp force, sufficient for large-gauge cable lug terminations requiring high compression loads.
Q: Is the CT-940CH/BJO part of the Panduit Pan-Lug™ system?
A: Yes. The CT-940CH/BJO is part of the Panduit Pan-Lug™ product line, which is Panduit's dedicated series for hydraulic crimping tools, pumps, and accessories.
The CT-940CH/BJO addresses a specific and underappreciated problem in high-ampacity termination work: getting 15 tons of crimp force into a panel where a straight hydraulic fitting won't physically reach. The 90-degree banjo fitting with 360-degree swivel is the functional differentiator here — not a convenience feature, but an access enabler for the kind of confined switchgear bays and bus duct terminations where this tool lives.
Technical Highlights:
- 15-Ton Crimp Force: Sufficient compression for large copper and aluminum lug terminations on high-ampacity conductors — the force spec is what keeps connections below thermal threshold under full load.
- 360-Degree Swivel Banjo Fitting: The hydraulic hose can orient in any direction relative to the head, meaning the hose never becomes the limiting factor when positioning inside a 2.5-inch-wide tool in a tight enclosure.
- 14.5-Inch Overall Length at 2.5-Inch Width: The profile is narrow enough to insert into standard panel bays, and the length gives enough leverage to hold position during the crimp cycle without the tool shifting under hydraulic load.
Deployment Considerations:
- This head requires a dedicated 10,000 psi hydraulic pump — verify pump output pressure before connecting. Running at lower pressures will produce under-crimped terminations that pass a visual check but fail under load.
- The CT-940CH/BJO ships as a standalone head with no dies included. Die selection for the Pan-Lug™ system is conductor-size and lug-series specific — confirm the correct die set before the job rather than on-site.
The CT-940CH/BJO is best suited to electrical infrastructure projects — switchgear assembly, bus duct termination, large feeder pulls — where confined panel geometry makes a straight-fitting crimp head impractical and crimp quality on large conductors is a safety-of-installation requirement, not an option.
