{"product_id":"malco-downspout-crimper-tool","title":"Malco Downspout Crimper Tool","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMalco Downspout Crimper Tool\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Malco C4R downspout crimper crimps the ends of downspout sections and elbows so they nest and join cleanly. Sold as a single tool per unit, it is a standard hand tool for gutter and downspout installation. Pair it with Malco's gutter end cap crimper and your seaming tools for complete gutter work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDownspout specific:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model C4R is designed for crimping downspout and elbow ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean joints:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimped ends let downspout sections slip together with tight, aligned joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual operation makes it usable anywhere on the job without power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured by Malco Products Inc, known for gutter and sheet metal hand tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sell unit is one crimper, listed as EA (Each).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 crimper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalco Downspout Crimper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownspout crimper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual, hand operated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrimping downspout and elbow ends for joining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks on standard rectangular downspout and elbow stock per its downspout designation; pair with the Malco SL2R end cap crimper for gutter terminations. Downspout sections, elbows and fasteners are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Malco C4R downspout crimper, sold as a single tool (Each).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why crimp a downspout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimping reduces the end so a section or elbow slips inside the next piece for a snug, aligned joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many crimps per end?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard practice is several evenly spaced crimps around the end; the sources do not state a specific number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it crimp end caps too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, use Malco's SL2R gutter end cap crimper for end caps; the jaw shapes are different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it hand operated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is a manual crimper and needs no power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrimping the inlet end of each downspout section is the fastest way to get plumb, tight downspout runs without special fittings. 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