Crimp tool

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

For the splice terminals you want a wide flat pliers.

No, you want the correct tool, which is NEVER pliers.

 

[dickfoster]

Is there a special crimping tool for this type of plastic insulated terminal? When I use the regular tool, they look like crap. 12 Pcs Quick Splice Insulated Wire Crimp Terminals & Male Spade Connectors Set | eBay

I use one like this. RS Pro - 4992313 - 1.5-6sq.mm wire size Ratchet crimp tool - Allied Electronics

You can spent as much as $300 but if you do a lot of em 40 or 50 bucks isn't that bad for a good ratchet style crimper. You want a ratchet style as it won't let go unless the terminal is fully crimped and a good connection is made.

Here's another D9 - DURATOOL - Crimp Tool, Ratchet | Newark element14

Actually this looks more like the one I have now.

 

[Dadnatron]

Does anyone have any experience with the Knipex Multicrimp?

I know Knipex is expensive in everything, but I must confess, I have purchased several of their pliers and found them to be excellent.

 

[dickfoster]

Looks like a good one but likely expensive and awkward to use with that turret thing.

 

[kennyd]

Does anyone have any experience with the Knipex Multicrimp?

No sir, and at near $400 I doubt I'll be trying one soon.

KNIPEX 97 33 2 MULTICRIMP PLIERS, CHARGER W. 5 DIES: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

 

[Dadnatron]

Looks like a good one but likely expensive and awkward to use with that turret thing.

The 'turret thing' is simply a place in which the various 'jaws' are kept. You slip the pliers over whichever jaws you want, push a button, and they are released into the pliers. You can then crimp whatever you wish, with specifically designed crimping jaws.

 

[Dadnatron]

No sir, and at near $400 I doubt I'll be trying one soon.

KNIPEX 97 33 2 MULTICRIMP PLIERS, CHARGER W. 5 DIES: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Well.... that makes electrical tape look like a mighty reasonable option. Expensive is one thing... but that is a bit too rich for my blood.

 

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I just crimped some with the same Channellock crimper I linked above and took a picture for you.

On the left using the non-insulated part, you can see the crimp well but as often happens when doing this the plastic is pierced.
On the right I used the insulated part, and yes the crimp is hard to see but it's solid and cannot be pulled off with reasonable force.

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I think you broke the code there Ken. Good going with excellent follow through evidence. Gotta get me one of those so my nylon terminals don't look like crap.

 

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I use one like this. RS Pro - 4992313 - 1.5-6sq.mm wire size Ratchet crimp tool - Allied Electronics

You can spent as much as $300 but if you do a lot of em 40 or 50 bucks isn't that bad for a good ratchet style crimper. You want a ratchet style as it won't let go unless the terminal is fully crimped and a good connection is made.

Here's another D159 - DURATOOL - Crimp Tool, Ratchet | Newark element14

Actually this looks more like the one I have now.

Thanks Dick. This second one even shows a nylon terminal so I guess this tool does both.

 

[rhunt]

What koua said. Bob