Ideal 30-579 Crimp Die, Insulated Ring Tongue 22-10 AWG

The Ideal 30-579 is an interchangeable crimping die set for the Crimpmaster 30-506 ratchet crimp tool frame. Designed for insulated wire terminals across the 22-10 AWG range, this three-cavity die features color-coded nests for quick, accurate terminal selection, eliminating guesswork during wire termination work in electrical and avionics maintenance applications.

Key Features

• Three-cavity die set for 22-10 AWG insulated ring tongue terminals and splices
• Color-coded cavities: Red (22-18 AWG), Blue (16-14 AWG), Yellow (12-10 AWG)
• Interchangeable with the 30-506 Crimpmaster frame, swaps in seconds with a flat or Phillips screwdriver
• Precision-ground die surfaces deliver consistent, reliable crimps
• General-purpose die set; not intended for applications requiring calibrated tools
• Limited 1 year warranty

Specifications

• Wire Range: 22-10 AWG (0.324 mm² – 5.261 mm²)
• Minimum Wire Gauge: 22 AWG
• Maximum Wire Gauge: 10 AWG
• Terminal Types: Insulated ring tongue, butt, spade
• Cavity Coding: Red / Blue / Yellow color-coded nests
• Compatible Tool Frame: Ideal 30-506 Crimpmaster
• Warranty: Limited 1 Year

Applications

A standard die set for avionics shops, MRO facilities, and electricians performing insulated wire terminal crimping on 22-10 AWG wire. Commonly used for ring terminal, butt splice, and spade connector installations in aircraft electrical systems, control panels, and general electrical assemblies.

Ideal 30-579 Calibration

PJi operates an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab and provides NIST-traceable calibration for the Ideal 30-579 at the time of purchase — add calibration to your order at checkout. Our calibration documentation satisfies FAA Part 145 tool control requirements, ISO 9001 quality system records, and AS9100 calibration traceability requirements. For repair stations and quality-certified facilities that require documented traceability, PJi is the one-stop source: the tool and the calibration certificate in a single transaction. Calibration-only companies cannot sell you the tool. Major retailers cannot calibrate it. PJi does both.

Why Buy from Pilot John International

Pilot John International is an authorized Ideal Industries distributor with specialized expertise serving aviation maintenance, FAA Part 145 repair stations, and industrial MRO facilities. Unlike Amazon, Grainger, or Home Depot, which sell Ideal tools but offer zero calibration services, PJi's in-house ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab calibrates your tool at purchase. We stock the full Ideal catalog, ship same-business-day on in-stock items, and our technical staff understands the demands of aviation and industrial electrical maintenance.