Weidmuller USA Launches CRIMPFIX R VARIO for Faster Wire Ferrule Processing
The new smart crimping machine features a 5-inch touchscreen, tool-free setup, and continuous preloading to deliver cycle times under 1.5 seconds.
Published November 6, 2026
Efficient wire ferrule processing with the CRIMPFIX R VARIO from Weidmuller USA.
Weidmuller USA, a provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and custom solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has unveiled CRIMPFIX R VARIO for simpler, faster crimping of wire end ferrules, featuring a 5-inch touchscreen and a continuous preloading component that reduces cycle times.
CRIMPFIX R VARIO provides cabinet builders with maximum flexibility and efficiency in ferrule processing within a conductor cross-section range of 0.5 mm2 to 2.5 mm2 (AWG 20-14) for ferrule lengths of 8 mm and 10 mm. The innovative solution comes equipped with an intelligent control system enabling quick and convenient conversion between different conductor cross-sections and supports a smooth workflow in daily operation.
Special features of CRIMPFIX R VARIO include:
- Speed Mode: Offers continuous preloading of the next ferrule, making it immediately available for use and resulting in minimal cycle times in as little as 1.5 seconds
- Reliable and Optimized Ferrule Transport System: Guarantees consistently high process reliability through advanced sensor technology, precise guidance, robust metal transports and retaining clips and a plexiglass cover
- 5-inch Touchscreen: Allows cabinet builders to easily navigate through settings and conveniently select cross-sections and production modes for speed and stripping
- Tool-free Screw Adjustment: Reduces setup times when changing ferrule lengths (L2)
- Improved Ferrule Holder: Enables more robust ferrule feeding due to improvements in the ferrule holder of the crimping die
- Enhanced Sensors: Checks if a ferrule was loaded in the die correctly and confirms if the crimp was completed
“CRIMPFIX R VARIO significantly increases processing speed of ferrule crimping and wiring without compromising quality,” said John Froustet, Senior Director, Product Portfolio Management at Weidmuller USA. “Customers will appreciate the solution’s improved speed and reliability along with an enhanced user experience for all aspects of wire ferrule processing.”
