The AP60 from Intercable is a battery operated tool for crimping hydraulic lines. Designed at MM Design Italy, this tool was especially designed for comfort, maintenance and cooling performance.

The AP60 is designed to crimp a wide range of hydraulic lines

The AP60 is designed to crimp a wide range of hydraulic lines

With functionality as the driving force of the AP60, the design goal was to create a unified aesthetic, integrating an array of functional requirements. The key challenge was how to break up the large volumes, provide a robust and bold aesthetic while integrating motor cooling, hand protection and an ergonomic grip. The tool has the ability to be used with a wide range of attachments which can rotate 360deg, making the AP60 incredibly useful when used within confined spaces.

The AP60 featured with it's standard crimping attachment. Image courtesy of Intercable
Inital brainstorming for the shape of the AP60
Inital brainstorming for the shape of the AP60
Some more developed drawings of how the housing could work with integrating features
Some more developed drawings of how the housing could work with integrating features
Final 2D design layouts along with the CAD construction
Final 2D design layouts along with the CAD construction