Wire crimpers

[MichaelG79]

I've tried the search function but there's too many posts to look through so thought I'd just ask. I'm in need of a decent set of crimpers for work. I don't do a lot of wiring so bought a couple of cheap eBay(I'm in the UK) crimpers but they're ****. Well the crimper I have for the insulated terminals(below) are fine.



I need a good set for this style of terminal.


Any recommendations?

 

[steveo3002]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crimping-...246863?hash=item460ed05c4f:g:I~4AAOSw8lBTqpgd

they will do it youre not looking for brand names , lots of them on ebay all made in china but with different prices

 

[MichaelG79]

Those look similar to what I've got so not sure about them.

 

[SIX225]

A lot of the crimps in your second picture require specific dies/tools from the manufactuer (amp, molex, jts). They often look similar, but are not. Unfortunately, these crimpers are quite expensive. I've gotten by with personal stuff with a pair of pliers and sometimes solder, but this is not the correct solution in a production/professional environment.

 

[53chevy5]

If someone knows who makes the snap on crimper, u would go with that brand. I have the SO and love it.

 

[MichaelG79]

I've found these on ebay but hoping someone with personal experience can advise. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391135234434

 

[MichaelG79]

If someone knows who makes the snap on crimper, u would go with that brand. I have the SO and love it.

Got a pic or link to the ones you have?

 

[BRTM]

The only problem I'm having with this is that those are not crimp connectors. Those look like factory connectors to me, you should be solder those.

 

[MichaelG79]

The only problem I'm having with this is that those are not crimp connectors. Those look like factory connectors to me, you should be solder those.

The pics were just for an example. I work in a Mercedes commercial dealer and every so often get a job where the pins are corroded or the plug connector damaged and need replacing. I've got by so far borrowing crimpers from one of the guys but need my own set. The ones I borrow are a Mac tool but we don't have a dealer nearby and online the ones I borrow are discontinued.

 

[thegroundpounder99]

I use these, they're the only ones I have found that'll do the seal if your connector requires one. Mine are several years old and have seen heavy use and I've had no issues.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CCAEJ6/?tag=atomicindus08-20


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[steveo3002]

I've found these on ebay but hoping someone with personal experience can advise. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391135234434

id go with ratcheting ones ....idealy you need to see the quality of the jaws close up

 

[Dirty Diesels]

I've got the Irwin stripper and crimper tool, the Irwin ergo grip multi tool, Snap-on PWC-3 or 8 (dunno because it's wearing off of the handle) crimper and stripper tool and a chrome molybdenum ratcheting crimper but don't know the make and they all work perfect. The Snap-on 1's are discontinued.

 

[Superbec]

http://www.toptul.com/en/2-2179-579...eable-Ratchet-Crimping-Tool-Kit-id324890.html

I got this one, works ok , I lube the crimping heads every time I take it out

For the uninsulated terminals in the second picture you would need to trim the terminals a bit about 2 mm or so, it will make a nicer crimp on smaller guage wire.

 

[toplessHO]

the only way to go is buy a good ratchet set with replaceable dies
insulated are pretty much standard as pink,blue, yellow, but the moltex,amp,packard ones will need to be matched

 

[Sloper0204]

I need a good set for this style of terminal.


Any recommendations?

I have Sta-Kon crimpers for those terminals. It might be this model:
https://www.zoro.com/sta-kon-ratcheting-crimper-22-10-awg-10-12in-l-erg4002/i/G2616494/

But not positive. The one I picked up was from Grainger and ran close to 500USD.

 

[Sine Swept]

I am curious about this as well. The terminology should be uninsulated spade terminals with strain relief.

 

[MFolks]

http://www.pbase.com/image/93309736 (The good and bad of electrical crimping tools).

 

[Wamsutta]

SARGENT 1028-CT is what you need.

 

[toplessHO]

I have Sta-Kon crimpers for those terminals. It might be this model:
https://www.zoro.com/sta-kon-ratcheting-crimper-22-10-awg-10-12in-l-erg4002/i/G2616494/

But not positive. The one I picked up was from Grainger and ran close to 500USD.

dies I bought for my crimper that does that connector was less than $30
the crimper with the insulated dies is about $50,so less than $100 will get you there.

 

[zkling]

+1 for Sargent, can't recall the model number off hand of the one I bought.