Ferrule crimpers

[goasis]

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Hi, just a simple one, ferule crimpers seem to come in a huge price range, are the sub £30 amazon ones worth it?

 

[buzzlightyear]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Preciva-CP...words=Ferrule&qid=1610493237&s=diy&sr=1-3just
just got those from them.

 

[Baddegg]

Any good buzz?

 

[buzzlightyear]

Any good buzz

I'm still waiting to clip some dogs nails. Lol.

 

[Lister1987]

I've used the Perciva set for at least 12 months now and can't fault it. @ArtElectrics did a comparison against the Knipex version and found that it was very comparible to the Knipex but sided with the Knipex for ergonomics and general feel iirc.

 

[telectrix]

got a similar 1 off ebay. £14.99 with the box of ferrules. can't fault it.

 

[pc1966]

I have a couple of ferrule crimpers and the self-adjusting ones that @buzzlightyear linked to are by far the easiest to use, so get them as your starting point. They will do 99% of jobs perfectly.

Having to get the ferrule in to the right gap in the sized sort is more effort and if it get stuck in the wrong one (or the "inverse gap" between sizes) is a bit of a pain!

However, those cheap self-adjusting ones don't crimp sizes from 0.5mm or below well, not really a problem for power wiring though. For that I still use some simple manual crimpers like these:

Bootlace Ferrule Crimping Plier 0.5 mm2 To 16 mm2

Discover Maun's Bootlace Crimping Plier, for crimping insulated bootlace ferrules in sizes 0.5 mm2 to 16 mm2. Buy your Bootlace Ferrule Crimping Plier online today.

www.maunindustries.com

I also have an expensive RS set for 10-35mm that is handy for tri-rated or dual 6mm ferrules, etc. They do a very good job but are hard to justify for most folk's jobs:

RS PRO Plier Crimping Tool for Bootlace Ferrule | RS Components

uk.rs-online.com

 

[goasis]

Ok,thanks all, will give them a go I think!

 

[telectrix]

this is the one i bought.

800pcs Crimp Tool Bootlace Ferrule Crimper Plier Wire Terminal Connector Set | eBay

Product features:The handle of the wire crimper is long for 17.5 CM and wrapped with soft rubber, ergonomic lever structure design can increase friction and help you use less effort when crimping. Model: Wire Crimper.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[pc1966]

This is also a handy kit to go with the crimp tool for doing 13A plus, lights, grid-switches, etc, that use smaller terminals so the "insulated" ferrules are a bit bulky, covers 0.5mm to 2.5mm cable:

97 99 910 | Knipex Plier Crimp Tool Kit | RS Components

uk.rs-online.com

(They do a larger wire size kit as well, not got it)

 

[GBDamo]

Hi, just a simple one, ferule crimpers seem to come in a huge price range, are the sub £30 amazon ones worth it?

I have been running a Mr Quality, no laughing at the back, one off Amazon. It comes with a few hundred various crimps.

Used daily, 10-20 times, for six moths and its still as tight as the day I bought it.

Cost >£20. = disposable.

 

[pc1966]

The eBay one I got direct from China has been fine. Sure, if I was working on a production line or looking at a 10+ year life for it then buying the Knipex one or RS one at x10 price makes sense, but for a couple of jobs per day that might need it - it is good enough.