question on ANCOR "double crimp" connectors

[1982fxr]

Putting together some decent supplies to rewire my motorcycle. Found this kit. This is the good stuff right? i.e. the insulated marine type...

What do they mean by "double crimp"?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NI1HR4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

edit: I plan on using a ratcheting crimper...

 

[nicksnothereman]

Putting together some decent supplies to rewire my motorcycle. Found this kit. This is the good stuff right? i.e. the insulated marine type...

What do they mean by "double crimp"?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NI1HR4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

edit: I plan on using a ratcheting crimper...

You crimp it twice.

I'm not an electrical whiz but assume they mean once up top near the connector then once at the end where the wire enters.

(Of course I'm wrong)

I can tell you a little trick with the non-**** connectors but it's a hillbilly secret that involves soldering and invalidating the need for these connectors. If I need to use these I always solder the wire end to the connector itself (metal part) then wrap that with electrical tape. Mainly ground wire stuff that get's mounted with a ring connector.

 

[skruft]

I also think it means that.

 

[Trey T]

I've used double crimp but I suppose it's for better contact bc of more surface area w/ two crimp

 

[knobby]

looks like a good kit but you might want to back it up by tinning the stripped wire ends before installing the connectors then add an overlay of adhesive lined heat shrink or even starting with heat shrink jacketed crimp connectors

also take a look at the dies on your ratchet crimper, they are directional the side with the color size code spots is the wire side

 

[theoldwizard1]

You crimp it twice.

There are special dies for crimps that a "double crimp". One die, crimps twice. The second crimp is NOT identical to the first in shape/depth.

Yes, it is made by ANCOR.

 

[k-os]

If you want OEM style connectors I've had great success using Vintage Connections kits.

 

[MFolks]

Most Mil-Spec terminals(splices, and ring type) have an inner copper, or brass sleeve, designed to grip the wire's insulation when the conductor is crimped. This what I believe happens when the wire is double crimped.

The cheaper terminals, usually do not have this additional means of vibration support.
Or you could go with the heatshrinkable type of terminals. Some require crimping and the shrinking, others have a solder that will flow, but need a heat gun to work properly.

Heat Shrinkable Electrical Connectors

Solder sleeve and solder splicing use.

 

[firebox40dash5]

If you want OEM style connectors I've had great success using Vintage Connections kits.

Eastern Beaver also does a lot of OE-type plugs for Japanese stuff, good guy the one time I've dealt with him.

Personally, I go for uninsulated connectors, with double-wall, glue-filled heatshrink tube. Especially on anything that might be exposed to weather. I've dealt with black and green wire strands one too many times on trailers and plows.

 

[Wamsutta]

What do they mean by "double crimp"?

Double crimp means the die crimps the front section of the connector where it goes around the bare wire as well as the tail end section of the connector where the it goes around the wire insulation.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Personally, I go for uninsulated connectors, with double-wall, glue-filled heatshrink tube. Especially on anything that might be exposed to weather.

+1 !

 

[kd3pc]

On the bike, save a few headaches and get tinned marine wire...will last a lifetime with these ancor connections. Worth the pennies difference over regular hookup wire.

 

[paranoid56]

If you want OEM style connectors I've had great success using Vintage Connections kits.

came here to post this. I have their full large kit and have bought many refills. prices are good and the products and plugs are just like OEM. has made rewiring a few motorcycles super easy.