{"product_id":"crimper-5-blade-redline","title":"CRIMPER 5 BLADE REDLINE","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"173\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"2\"\u003e5 Blade Redline Crimper\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"35\"\u003eMalco-style sheet metal \/ HVAC duct crimping tool\u003c\/strong\u003e used to shape the end of round metal pipe or duct so it can slip into another piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"175\" data-section-id=\"t550k1\"\u003e🔧 What it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"200\"\u003ehand tool with 5 crimping blades\u003c\/strong\u003e that press indentations into metal ducting (usually round galvanized pipe).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"334\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eMost common version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"335\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"335\" data-section-id=\"evp3x0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"390\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eMalco C5R 5-Blade Crimper (RedLine handle series)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"432\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"437\" data-section-id=\"w5qplm\"\u003e⚙️ What it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"457\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"524\" data-start=\"457\" data-section-id=\"15o1zwf\"\u003eCreates a \u003cstrong data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"469\"\u003ereduced (crimped) end\u003c\/strong\u003e on round duct or stove pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"525\" data-section-id=\"149uoce\"\u003eAllows one pipe to \u003cstrong data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"546\"\u003efit inside another pipe of the same size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"593\" data-section-id=\"1vqys8i\"\u003eProduces a \u003cstrong data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"606\"\u003etight, factory-style connection for HVAC ductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"662\" data-section-id=\"1afxbhr\"\u003eHelps prevent air leaks when joints are assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"722\" data-section-id=\"iw1z7k\"\u003e🧰 Why it’s called “5 blade”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"755\" data-section-id=\"fjg6jq\"\u003eIt has \u003cstrong data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"764\"\u003efive hardened steel forming blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"803\" data-section-id=\"1jhcfns\"\u003eEach squeeze makes multiple shallow indentations around the pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"870\" data-section-id=\"16524fm\"\u003eThis creates a \u003cstrong data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"887\"\u003euniform “male end” on round duct\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"930\" data-section-id=\"1uwhb59\"\u003e🔴 What “RedLine” means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"958\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"958\" data-section-id=\"kd1k7d\"\u003e“RedLine” is Malco’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"981\"\u003eergonomic handle design\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1009\" data-section-id=\"41on12\"\u003eFeatures:\n\u003cul data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1023\" data-section-id=\"txozo3\"\u003eNon-slip grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1044\" data-section-id=\"1d0xtz8\"\u003eSpring-assisted action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1073\" data-section-id=\"1u77lqz\"\u003eBetter leverage for repeated crimping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MALCO PRODUCTS SBC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52410907656481,"sku":"C5R","price":50.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_3_134071b5-0400-48cc-ad22-a4a8573dbd44.webp?v=1778610837","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/crimper-5-blade-redline","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}