You still haven't provided the details on what the application is.
Or was that model RR bit serious?
terminals & crimper recommendation sought
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Or was that model RR bit serious?
Pinnacle Campers
Chateau spotter
I might have to get mine out a play with it again. I could never get a tight crimp out of it.
Even followed your link and got the "You purchased this one time...." note
luthj
Engineer In Residence
On some of the cheaper terminals (thinner insulation or metal) I need to move down to the next lower size when crimping. There is no one size fits all unfortunately, as terminal makers have no single standard.
The terminals and crimper design do need to be well matched, in contexts where repeatable gas-tight joins are mission critical.
Mainesail's posts reference the milspec pull tests you can use to test and verify your process.
Mainesail's posts reference the milspec pull tests you can use to test and verify your process.
I have had one of these for a few years and it has always worked flawlessly.
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Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool
Amazing deals on this Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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ducktapeguy
Adventurer
After years of dealing with crappy crimpers and always wondering if they were done right, I went out and bought this one
I like the ratcheting feature because it somewhat ensures a consistent crimp, and multiple dies handles everything I need to do. This one handles up to 10 ga, for larger sizes I have a hydraulic one but that only gets used for battery and winch cables. The type of terminals you use are important too, stick to name brand terminals and you won't have a problem. Cheaper ones are too thin and don't hold as well.
Tool Aid SG SGT18980 Ratcheting Terminal Crimping Kit (Quick Change with 9 Die Sets) - - Amazon.com
Tool Aid SG SGT18980 Ratcheting Terminal Crimping Kit (Quick Change with 9 Die Sets) - - Amazon.com
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I like the ratcheting feature because it somewhat ensures a consistent crimp, and multiple dies handles everything I need to do. This one handles up to 10 ga, for larger sizes I have a hydraulic one but that only gets used for battery and winch cables. The type of terminals you use are important too, stick to name brand terminals and you won't have a problem. Cheaper ones are too thin and don't hold as well.
shade
Well-known member
I'm sticking with FTZ for all, big & small. I have one of their large crimpers, and their smaller terminals work well with the Maine Sail crimper.
I'm giving my old assortment to McRib.
I was installing cabinets in a new MRI suite and watched a GE technician bump his head on the impressive terminal box that he'd set on the edge of the MRI table. After the giant fountain of expensive terminals ended, he sat motionless for a few seconds, sighed, and said, "I won't be eating lunch today." He was still sorting as we left.
Yep better than Ancor and usually cheaper
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/ftz-industries-heavy-duty-power-lugs
baymarinesupply.com
AMP/Tyco also good
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/ftz-industries-heavy-duty-power-lugs
Battery Cable Terminal - Heavy Duty Tin Plated FTZ Power Lug
FTZ Power Lugs for marine-grade battery cables. Fully tinned, 50-100% heavier than standard lugs, highest quality available.
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AMP/Tyco also good
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shade
Well-known member
Ronald was a tweaker.,fit(1200,675),quality(65))
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DaveInDenver
Middle Income Semi-Redneck
I think he was more of a freak than a tweaker. Seemed mello enough, just trying to expand those kids' minds.
shade
Well-known member
I don't know about that. He's definitely tweakin' at the end. The lips are the giveaway. Huffing red paint.
And what's with those hips & thighs? Ronald, we're glad you cleaned up.
shade
Well-known member
Fwiw, these are clown approved. Steer clear.
Alloy
Well-known member
Installing terminals doesn't always involve 1 wire - 1 terminal. Many times I'll have 2-#18 into #14 terminal or 2-#14 into #10 terminal.
I have a couple ratcheting crimpers but I grab the Klien insul / non inusl crimpers 95% of the time and carry them when traveling. Had them for years.
Couple sets of these for wire stripping. I'll use the next size up so the copper is not damaged i.e. 12ga hole for 14ga wire
A set of flush cutters that will trim zaps straps off flush so no one gets cut by the sharp end of a zap stap.
I have a couple ratcheting crimpers but I grab the Klien insul / non inusl crimpers 95% of the time and carry them when traveling. Had them for years.
Couple sets of these for wire stripping. I'll use the next size up so the copper is not damaged i.e. 12ga hole for 14ga wire
A set of flush cutters that will trim zaps straps off flush so no one gets cut by the sharp end of a zap stap.