Crimping Tool/Pliers for Ferrules and Terminals, 6-16mm with Ratchet Function

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The only drawback of this wire crimper is the jaws are made of individual plates rather than being solid jaws, which means they’re more likely to bend or deform. The profile defines how the crimp closes around the cable, so choosing the right type of jaw is vital in providing safe and secure electrical connections. Although frequently used in heavy-duty applications, a hydraulic crimper can handle medium-size terminals thanks to interchangeable crimping dies; these steel jaws are specially shaped to close the crimp firmly.

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F-Gas (Fluorinated gases) government regulations specify that a limited number of products can be sold in the European Union that contain F-gases which have been linked to climate change. We’re not huge fans of the jaws being made of multiple plates, as they’re far more likely to bend than solid jaws, but it did produce solid connections regardless. GDPR that your data is transferred to the US, whose legislation has been considered as not providing an adequate level of personal data protection and where your personal data could be processed by public authorities. We used them to install terminals on a variety of wires ranging in thickness, also known as American Wire Gauge (AWG), or simply “gauge,” for the best crimping power.From the trusted RS PRO brand this ratchet action crimping tool is designed for use with insulated terminals, and easily crimps ring, spade and bullet crimp terminals onto appropriate wires and cables. A hammer crimper doesn’t use dies but instead consists of a height-adjustable, wedge-shaped ram on a sliding carriage with a V-shaped groove at the base. With interchangeable die head and a ratchet mechanism, the crimping pliers are suitable even for heavy-duty applications.

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The Iwiss crimping tools in this set feature a crimper with a ratcheting mechanism that creates double crimps in certain types of terminals, ranging from 22 AWG to 2 AWG. The TemCo hammer crimper mounts to a workbench and provides an easy-to-use, highly durable solution and a straightforward, cost-effective method for low-volume situations. Better-quality models frequently have thicker padding and better ergonomics, offering a more secure grip.This good crimping tool has several built-in capabilities, including stripping wires between 22 AWG and 10 AWG, wire cutters, pliers, bolt cutters, and crimping tools for terminals between 22 AWG and 10 AWG. We found that its dies were very easy to change and that it had plenty of power for crimping down on heavy-duty terminals.

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The mechanical actions mentioned should play a role in the choice, but several other factors must be taken into account as well. This heavy-duty lug crimper from Iwiss is made from high-quality steel and is compatible with copper and aluminum non-insulated lugs as well as non-welding, standard electrical wire connectors. It has three terminal bays, including 22-16 AWG, 16-14 AWG, and 12-10 AWG, which are easy to identify with the color-coded jaws. When it comes to installing wire crimps, it doesn’t get much easier than a hydraulic model like this one from TemCo. Please complete the purchase (or remove the quote – don't worry it's still available in My Account) before adding these additional items.To do so, we drew upon our experience in DIY and electrical work to pick out the most important features a wire crimper tool should offer.