UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 1,800, built around a Q235 carbon steel head, an SK5 cutting blade, and crimping dies that accept RJ45, RJ12, RJ11, and RJ9 modular plugs. The UGREEN NW304 measures roughly 196 x 52.4 x 13.6 millimetres and weighs about 280 grams, light enough to sit in a technician's bag every working day without adding bulk. Buy the UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Structured cabling contractors wiring office floors along Mombasa Road, ISP field crews terminating home router drops in Kileleshwa and Syokimau, school ICT coordinators repairing computer lab patch cords, and CCTV installers pulling network cable across Nakuru and Eldoret sites all hit the same wall. Cheap crimpers flex under hand pressure, leaving gold contacts half-seated so a gigabit link quietly drops to 100Mbps or dies after a week of vibration. The UGREEN NW304 answers that with a rigid steel head and dies matched to each plug width. Technical college students learning CAT6 termination gain the same benefit: one body that cuts, strips, and crimps.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock unbranded crimpers with no model number and no support path, Mascom International sells the UGREEN NW304 as a catalogued product with traceable specifications and a written warranty. Users consistently report that a properly seated RJ45 contact is the difference between a run that passes a cable certifier and one that fails at the third connector. At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady demand from small ISPs building last-mile links in county towns. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop to handle the UGREEN NW304 before paying, or order it for countrywide delivery.
Common Questions About the UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool
What does this crimping tool actually do in one pass?
It performs three jobs: stripping the outer jacket, trimming the eight conductors square, and crimping a modular plug onto the cable. You strip roughly 30mm of jacket in the stripping slot, fan and order the pairs, cut them flush in the blade channel, slide them into an RJ45 plug, then squeeze the die closed. The die pushes all eight gold contacts through the insulation at once and locks the strain-relief tab behind the jacket in the same motion.
Which connectors does the UGREEN NW304 crimp?
Four modular plug families: RJ45 in 8P8C form for Ethernet, RJ12 in 6P6C, RJ11 in 6P4C and 6P2C for telephone lines, and RJ9 in 4P4C and 4P2C for handset cords. Each die sits in its own slot on the head, so an 8-position plug never gets crushed in a 6-position channel. That coverage matters in Kenyan offices where a technician often terminates a data drop and a desk phone extension during the same site visit.
Will it handle CAT6 and CAT6A cable used in Kenyan office builds?
Yes. UGREEN lists the NW304 for CAT5, CAT6, CAT7, and CAT8 cable, and the stripping slot accepts jacket diameters below 10mm, which covers standard CAT6 UTP at around 6mm and thicker shielded CAT6A at roughly 8mm. For CAT6A and CAT7 you will still need pass-through or two-piece load bar plugs, since thicker 23AWG conductors and shielded pairs do not seat cleanly in basic one-piece RJ45 bodies regardless of which crimper you own.
How does the stripping function avoid nicking the copper pairs?
The stripping blade is set to a fixed shallow depth rather than closing fully, so it scores the outer jacket without reaching the twisted pairs underneath. You close the handle lightly, rotate the cable one full turn, then pull the jacket off. UGREEN rates this for cable under 10mm in diameter. A nicked conductor is the hidden cause of most intermittent links, because the copper stays connected until vibration or a cable pull finally breaks it.
Is KSh 1,800 reasonable for a crimping tool in Kenya?
For a branded steel-head crimper, yes. Unbranded crimpers sold loose in Nairobi hardware stalls run KSh 500 to KSh 900 and typically use stamped soft metal that spreads after fifty crimps, so the dies stop seating contacts fully. Ratcheting network crimpers from Fluke or Klein land between KSh 6,000 and KSh 15,000 in Kenya. The UGREEN NW304 at KSh 1,800 sits between those, aimed at technicians who crimp weekly rather than hourly.
How is this different from the cheap crimpers sold in River Road?
Three points. The head uses Q235 carbon structural steel with a hardened SK5 blade rather than unmarked pressed metal, so the die geometry holds shape. The tool carries a real model number, NW304, and SKU 35971, meaning specifications can be checked against UGREEN's published data. And it ships with a warranty from a registered Nairobi CBD shop you can walk back into. Anonymous stall purchases give you none of those three.
Who should buy the UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool?
Network technicians at small ISPs, structured cabling contractors, office IT administrators, CCTV and access control installers, school and university lab staff, and hotel maintenance teams handling both data and telephone points. It also suits homeowners and landlords in Ruiru, Ngong, and Athi River who run their own Ethernet between rooms instead of paying a call-out fee. Networking students at TVET colleges and universities use it for practical CAT5e and CAT6 termination coursework.
Does it come with a spare blade set?
Yes, UGREEN supplies a replacement blade set in the retail packaging, so you can swap the cutting edge once the original dulls instead of replacing the whole tool.Blade life depends on cable volume; a technician crimping twenty ends weekly typically gets well over a year before the cut quality drops.
How do I keep the tool working in dusty upcountry conditions?
Wipe the head after each site and keep the pivot lightly oiled with a drop of sewing machine or 3-in-1 oil every few months. Dust from murram roads and construction sites is the main enemy, because grit packed into the die channels stops plugs seating square. Store it in a dry bag rather than a car boot during the long rains, since Q235 carbon steel is not stainless and surface rust forms on damp metal within weeks.
Technical Specifications
Crimping Head and Modular Plug Compatibility
- RJ45 8P8C die crimps standard Ethernet plugs used on CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT6A network runs
- RJ12 6P6C die handles six-position six-conductor plugs common on older PABX and intercom wiring
- RJ11 6P4C and 6P2C dies terminate telephone extension cords for landlines and analogue fax machines
- RJ9 4P4C and 4P2C dies crimp handset coil cords connecting a desk phone body to its receiver
- Separate die slot per plug width prevents an 8-position connector being crushed in a smaller channel
- All eight contacts press simultaneously, so no single pin sits proud and causes an intermittent link
Cutting and Stripping Functions
- SK5 hardened blade trims conductors square before insertion, a requirement for full contact seating depth
- Stripping slot removes the outer jacket on round cable measuring under 10 millimetres in diameter
- Fixed shallow strip depth scores the jacket only, protecting the twisted pairs and their insulation underneath
- Flat cable channel strips telephone ribbon cord without splitting the conductors apart during the pull
- Cutting edge shears cable cleanly rather than crushing it, keeping the pair twist intact near the termination
Materials and Construction Quality
- Q235 carbon structural steel head resists spreading under repeated hand force across thousands of crimp cycles
- High-temperature quenching hardens the working surfaces while keeping the body ductile rather than brittle
- Corrosion-resistant surface finish slows rust in humid coastal conditions around Mombasa, Malindi, and Kilifi
- Steel construction means the tool is not stainless, so wipe it dry after wet-weather site work
- One-piece head design carries no bolted die inserts that loosen and misalign after months of field use
- Weight of roughly 280 grams gives enough mass for controlled closing without tiring the hand
Handle Design and Working Comfort
- TPE and ABS handle covering provides grip when hands are damp from rain or sweat
- Contoured handle shape spreads closing force across the palm instead of concentrating it on two fingers
- Handle length increases mechanical advantage, reducing the hand effort needed to fully close an RJ45 die
- Non-ratcheting action lets you release mid-crimp if a conductor slipped out of order in the plug
- Quiet operation suits terminating cable in occupied offices, classrooms, and hotel corridors during working hours
- Colour-coded green and black finish stays visible in a crowded toolbag or on a dim ceiling void floor
Cable Categories and Installation Coverage
- Rated by UGREEN for CAT5, CAT6, CAT7, and CAT8 Ethernet cable termination work
- Suits patch cord fabrication where installers cut custom lengths instead of buying fixed factory leads
- Handles fixed horizontal cabling from wall outlets to floor switches in office and retail fit-outs
- Terminates network cable feeding IP cameras, access points, and network video recorders on CCTV installations
- Works on telephone wiring during PABX moves, adds, and changes in hotels and county government offices
- Covers home Ethernet runs where a router in one room feeds a television or console in another
Dimensions, Portability, and Inclusions
- Overall dimensions of approximately 196 x 52.4 x 13.6 millimetres fit standard tool pouches and laptop bags
- Slim 13.6 millimetre profile slides into a bag pocket alongside a cable tester and screwdriver set
- Net weight near 280 grams adds negligible load to a technician's daily kit on public transport
- Replacement blade set supplied with the tool extends service life past the original cutting edge
- No batteries, charging, or calibration required, so the tool works on any site regardless of power availability
- Compatible with RJ45 plugs, boots, and CAT6 cable that Mascom International stocks separately at Kimathi Street
Package Contents
- UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool with Q235 carbon steel head
- Replacement blade set for the cutting section
- Product documentation and quick reference sheet
- Mascom International receipt and warranty card
Note: RJ45 plugs, strain relief boots, cable testers, and CAT6 cable drums are sold separately. Mascom International stocks all of them at the Kimathi Street shop.
Warranty
The UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects under normal use. Blade dulling from heavy cutting volume, bent dies caused by crimping the wrong plug size, and rust from prolonged damp storage fall outside coverage. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles every claim directly, with no third-party processing.
Where to Buy the UGREEN NW304 in Kenya
UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit us Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to close the dies on a test plug and check the action yourself before paying.
Three ways to order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International sends the UGREEN NW304 to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you inspect the tool and pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Every other major city and town, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Kakamega, Machakos, and Garissa, receives delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit leaves our counter with the 6-month warranty stated above and hands-on guidance on plug selection if you are new to CAT6 termination. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, honest Kenyan pricing, and after-sales backing from a shop with a physical address you can walk into.
