Here's a closeup of the crimp dies on both tools. On the left are the RG-58/RG-400 dies in the Eclipse tool, and you can see that there is just one crimp position for the pin and one for the ferrule. On the right is the economy tool, which can crimp multiple connector sizes. ...
How to Crimp Connectors onto Wires Houston Community College Making a crimp connecting is a bit like doing Japanese calligraphy: It's very simple, but you only have one chance to get it right. If you make a mistake, you have to start over again from the beginning. Here are the basic st...
Insulation diameter is important for the most reliable crimps as it affects how the rear of the crimp grips the wire, however as long as you use standard wires, then this should not give you a significant issue. It is however important to consider this is you are using a crimp in a pr...
The spade terminal is 2mm across. I recently ordered GT 150 and GT 280 crimp connectors but the GT 150 is too small to slide onto the spade but fits into the housing but it does not have the correct slot to capture it in the plastic housing. The GT280 does have the correct capture ...
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Offers tips on how to recognize crimps when using connectors. Sections to a crimp termination; Attributes that make up a good crimp connection; Types of crimps; Concerns on the parallelism of the mating section and crimp section center lines. INSET: A guide to crimping problems..Kempf...
Termination type (solder, crimp, PC tail, wire wrap) STEP 0 – YOUR SPECS The very first element to consider when picking contacts is the amperage and voltage that is going to be running through your circuit. This will determine which connectors are available and consequently which contact size...
2) Assemble the cable ends to crimp contacts. 3) Lead the cable through the cable gland, then insert it into the corresponding insulator until it snaps into place, then tighten the cable gland. Step 3: Install the PV connector When verified the PV connector is tight, align the 2 half c...
Replacing a broken taillight on my trailer reminded me of just how much I like solder seal butt connectors. Before I starting using them, I was always leery of using traditional crimp connectors, especially underneath a vehicle, exposed to the elements. My preferred wiring repair method was sol...
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