The Knipex 97 53 18 is a Self-Adjusting Bootlace Ferrule Crimper designed for terminating insulated and uninsulated ferrules on stranded conductors in electrical installations and control panels. This ratcheting crimper accommodates wire sizes from 0.08–16 mm² (28–6 AWG) with automatic wire-size detection. Critical verification: confirm ferrule type compatibility (DIN 46228 Part 1) before bulk procurement.