As part of the Patriot hand-held connector tool product line, Burndy introduces the “High Performance” PAT750XT-18V crimping tool with claimed speed increases of 25 percent over the predecessor model and up to 40 percent over other lithium-ion-battery-powered tools on the market. Powered by an 18-volt Ni-MH battery, the new PAT750XT-18V has updated electronics built to work in harsh environments. The tool itself comes with a five-year warranty; the Infinity Drive has a lifetime warranty.