Crimping tool

[Elecmox]

Can I use this crimping tool for spade insulated and non-insulated terminals?

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[telectrix]

rubbish. you need a ratchet crimping tool. price varies from DIY toos under £20 to professional one scosting around £60 -£80. generallyit's a different tool for non insulated.

 

[Elecmox]

rubbish. you need a ratchet crimping tool. price varies from DIY toos under £20 to professional one scosting around £60 -£80. generallyit's a different tool for non insulated.

Is that a no?

 

[buzzlightyear]

Is that a no

yes a no ,proper crimps you need .not cheep teeth pullers .

 

[Elecmox]

yes a no ,proper crimps you need .not cheep teeth pullers .

Can you post images what I need ?

 

[buzzlightyear]

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Preciva-Ratcheting-0-5-1-5mm%C2%B2-1-5-2-5mm%C2%B2-Connectors/dp/B07JFK58R3/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&hvadid=80264380489578&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=crimp+tool+set&qid=1590063672&sr=8-7
their you go

 

[Elecmox]

Is it on my tool where it says 1.5-6 meant for crimping?

 

[pc1966]

Here is a mid-priced example:

430021 | CK Hand Ratcheting Crimp Tool for Insulated Terminals | RS

uk.rs-online.com

Here is a professional type:

RS PRO Ratcheting Hand Crimping Tool for Terminal | RS Components

uk.rs-online.com

Or for a minimum cost option something like this: View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-35574-Ratchet-Action-Terminal-Crimping/dp/B0001K9TGA/
from amazon, etc.

 

[Timbo]

Or you could get a kit like this:

Anvil AV-CRMPKIT Professional Quick Interchangeable Ratchet Crimp Tool Set 7pc

Anvil - AV-CRMPKIT - Anvil AV-CRMPKIT Professional Quick Interchangeable Ratchet Crimp Tool Set 7pc

www.rapidonline.com

 

[pc1966]

Is it on my tool where it says 1.5-6 meant for crimping?

No, the sizes at the top are wire stripping. They are not very good at that either
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What kind of work do you want to do with them?

 

[Elecmox]

No, the sizes at the top are wire stripping. They are not very good at that either
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What kind of work do you want to do with them?

What are for then ?

I need to crimp car speaker wires.

Can I use one of these:

 

[pc1966]

What are for then ?

I need to crimp car speaker wires.

Can I use one of these:

You can, they just don't do a very good job. They tend to mess up the terminals and it is hard to get the correct crimping force to make sure the connection is sound.

For speakers you probably will get away with it, but not if it is for a high current circuit.

 

[telectrix]

and here'sminefor insulated crimps. best ones i ever bought although they were about £65.

https://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1299&groupID=1317

 

[pc1966]

Knipex stuff is very good.

But even the low end ratchet crimps at £12-ish so such a great job compared to the nasty £4 pliers-type they are well worth it. The effort of fixing a single bad joint down the line pays for it alone!

 

[Elecmox]

and here'sminefor insulated crimps. best ones i ever bought although they were about £65.

https://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1299&groupID=1317

These are like Rolls Royce of crimps.

 

[telectrix]

These are like Rolls Royce of crimps.

apart from the quality. the jaws are a lot slimmer than most, so you can crimp each end separately without the tool overlapping to the other end.

 

[Elecmox]

Are these good for crimping insulated or non-insulated ?

 

[telectrix]

Are these good for crimping insulated or non-insulated ?
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Those are for ferrules, fitted to the ends of fine stranded cables.

 

[Elecmox]

Those are for ferrules, fitted to the ends of fine stranded cables.

What about these?

 

[pirate]

I expect speaker wires are less critical, but a proper crimper is essential to ensure a good connection.

here is a video for information. it really refers to bootlace ferrules, but demonstrates the importance of a proper ratcheting tool, whetehr for splices or terminals etc.
You can see, at 4.52, a crimper which is not considered ideal...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKCSbpFmpo0&list=PLVsHvs2Suqmr3CNS44FjbX2IODOA1045t&index=23&t=0s