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Crimping Tools?
Hello All.
I have received a new loom from premier wiring, which has arriven with a bag full terminals to finish the job. These are the un insulated type with
sticky-up 'tangs'. What sort of tool do I need to crimp these correctly, and where could I get one from asap (i.e. not the internet!)?
I've had a look at screwfix, halfords, b&q, homebase, and can't find anything that looks like it would work. Having said that I
don't really know what I'm looking for- I normally avoid electrics!
Any help much appreciated!
Craig
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big_wasa
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 02:13 PM |
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Non-Insulated Terminal Crimper
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hearbear
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 02:14 PM |
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Could be these ones from his EBAY shop CRIMP TOOL for NON-INSULATED TERMINALS | eBay
3.9Ltr SSC Stylus should be fun
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me!
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 02:29 PM |
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Thanks.
I've spotted these in machine mart- do you think they would do the job? The second set of jaws seem like the ones in your picture big wasa
Crimp tool
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iank
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 02:34 PM |
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http://www.screwfix.com/p/ratchet-crimping-tool-1-5-10mm/49092?cm_sp=Search-_-SearchRec-_-Area3&_requestid=631623#
I wouldn't worry about the comment, it's from this thread from when it was advertised as being for the colour coded crimps.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=169286
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 02:49 PM |
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I have one of those- but it just seems to smash the tangs into each other rather than fold them over into the centre as I would expect (and how all
the pre done crimps on the loom look). Ironically it seems to work fine on the coloured insulated connectors!
I'll head over to machine mart tomorrow. Typically I've just missed the VAT free thing.....
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gavin174
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 02:51 PM |
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I think that review is from one of our own!!
http://www.essexkitcarclub.com
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big_wasa
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 02:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
http://www.screwfix.com/p/ratchet-crimping-tool-1-5-10mm/49092?cm_sp=Search-_-SearchRec-_-Area3&_requestid=631623#
I wouldn't worry about the comment, it's from this thread from when it was advertised as being for the colour coded crimps.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=169286
They are for insulated crimps.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 02:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by me!
Thanks.
I've spotted these in machine mart- do you think they would do the job? The second set of jaws seem like the ones in your picture big wasa
Crimp tool
Yes that will do both. Just change the jaws
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monkeyarms
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 03:21 PM |
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I bought the MP71 and it has done the job very well.
under a tenner from VWP
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daviep
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 03:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
quote:
Originally posted by iank
http://www.screwfix.com/p/ratchet-crimping-tool-1-5-10mm/49092?cm_sp=Search-_-SearchRec-_-Area3&_requestid=631623#
I wouldn't worry about the comment, it's from this thread from when it was advertised as being for the colour coded crimps.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=169286
They are for insulated crimps.
No they are not, they are for non insulated copper tube terminals - the type which are used on battery cables, obviously these won't do heavy
cable.
Cheers
Davie
“A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.”
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big_wasa
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 03:30 PM |
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Yep my bad, I should have looked at the jaws closer. But still not the type that was asked for.
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Mr C
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 03:50 PM |
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Give car builder solutions a call, their crimping tool does the job (I've the one below) and they'll post out on the same day for you.
connector
Girl walks into a bar and asks for a double entendre, so the barman gave her one
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avagolen
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 04:43 PM |
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Hi Craig,
Just a little tip.
When you get your pliers - the jaws do look like the ones Big Wasa showed - SN28
Give the insulation clamp section of the crimp a gentle squeeze so that they ease into the jaws smoothly.
Position the crimp into the pliers so that the individual parts line up with the correct jaw sections.
Close the pliers slightly so that they are already latched THEN insert the wire.
Check for correct positioning of the conductor / insulation.
Squeeze the pliers to complete the crimp.
I found with my pliers of the similar design that they improved after a few crimps.
If the wires to be crimped are small, initially crimp in the middle size then redoo in the
smallest size. I know this is not the best way of doing it, but without top notch pliers it seems
the only way I can get good results with these pliers. I have even resorted to shortening the
insulation crimping part of the crimp to encourage it to work better on small cables.
Practice with your pliers to find out what works best.
HTH
Len
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 04:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by avagolen
Hi Craig,
Just a little tip.
When you get your pliers - the jaws do look like the ones Big Wasa showed - SN28
Give the insulation clamp section of the crimp a gentle squeeze so that they ease into the jaws smoothly.
Position the crimp into the pliers so that the individual parts line up with the correct jaw sections.
Close the pliers slightly so that they are already latched THEN insert the wire.
Check for correct positioning of the conductor / insulation.
Squeeze the pliers to complete the crimp.
I found with my pliers of the similar design that they improved after a few crimps.
If the wires to be crimped are small, initially crimp in the middle size then redoo in the
smallest size. I know this is not the best way of doing it, but without top notch pliers it seems
the only way I can get good results with these pliers. I have even resorted to shortening the
insulation crimping part of the crimp to encourage it to work better on small cables.
Practice with your pliers to find out what works best.
HTH
Len
Thanks for the tips! It sounds like theres a bit of a knack to it- I think I'll take your advise and practise a few first. Better that than be
stranded with a wiring fault!
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