This Keystone Jack Punchdown Holder help with the termination of keystone jacks. Simply place the keystone jack into the holder and punchdown the wires. The holder reduces the risk of the jack slipping away or punching the tool down on your hand.
Q: What’s the difference between Impact and Non-impact punchdown tools?
A: Impact Punchdown tools are designed for any volume of terminations. They are spring loaded which provides a mechanical advantage when punching. Impact punchdown tools provide most of the force required. Another advantage of an impact punchdown tool is they will give a cleaner and more consistent punch because the tool controls the force applied to the wire.
Non-Impact Punchdown Tools are designed for low volume terminations. They are a great choice for home users who only plan on installing a few lines. Unlike impact punchdown tools the user must provide all of the force required to punch seat and cut the wires. This can become tiresome for large installations. Non-impact tools a generally less expensive than impact tools.
Q: What is the difference between 66 punchdown block and 110 punch down block?
A: A 66 punch down block is typically used in telephone operations for connecting wires to the hubs. The 110 punch down block will typically be used in computer networking applications.
