I use one of this type (Toledo brand) and I have found the resulting crimp much stronger than using the simple plier-style crimper.
In use the crimpers ratchet up and then release when fully closed and the crimp is done.
After watching the latest episode of Project Binky (#20) I thought I'd shout myself a decent set of crimpers. I think they use the type in the picture, (Duratool 03008) but what do others recommend?
I don't mind paying for good quality 'lifetime' tools, but I am very much an enthusiastic tinkerer at best.
Don.
I use one of this type (Toledo brand) and I have found the resulting crimp much stronger than using the simple plier-style crimper.
In use the crimpers ratchet up and then release when fully closed and the crimp is done.
Ratchet crimpers way are better than the pliers type even if you buy a cheapie. Worth noting though that you still have the exact jaws to suit your chosen terminal, and the quantity of wire you insert into each terminal needs to be roughly correct. Where your wire is too small for your chosen terminal, double it back on itself until it fills the hole.
Some crimpers can be purchased with different jaw sets although I prefer having a separate crimper for each type of terminal I use.
I have plier type and ratchet type.
IMO, whether the ratchet type unit is a toledo or a SCA brand, or something else, quality will be comparable.
Biggest factor in a good crimp is the quality of the terminals you buy (I like Narva), and ensure you get the correct size wire to suit, or else it will pull thru.
I always prefer to solder and heat shrink wherever possible. But I'm weird like that.
-Mitch
'El Burro' 2012 Defender 90.
I also have a Toledo kit
https://www.tridon.com.au/products/T.../428154/302018
I'd recommend it ... seems like a quality tool that will outlive me.
As far as longevity is concerned crimp wins over solder and heat shrink every time. Though I often solder and heat shrink for convenience. On the EV build it was crimp city , I bought a $60.00 eBay Chinese hydraulic crimper, don't know how I ever did without one.
I have the same one for doing the the non-insulated lugs and the ratcheting types above for insulated. Plier crimps can work but I don't recommend using them. All in all I have over 10 crimping tools. The Toledo one looks like it covers a good range and would mean less tools in the drawer.
The best tool to use is always the one designed for the type of crimp you are using.
Fuji white RRS L494 AB
I never use insulated terminals.
The non insulated are much harder to find but, non insulated and a bit of heat shrink are far superior to insulated terminals. I also have jaws for other stuff like phone connectors etc.
My crimper AFAIR was bought from Jaycar, and is like the first one but looks better quality.
I also have a BIG one that I use for Battery terminals that is a two handed job like those old type rivet tools. I forget where I bought it.
Regards Philip A
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