Mister Paul 838 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I've had a few cheap crimping tools over the years and they've always been a bit of a faff to use. I was just wondering whether anyone could recommend a decent one? Thanks Link to post
Mr Toad 9,022 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Mister Paul said: I've had a few cheap crimping tools over the years and they've always been a bit of a faff to use. I was just wondering whether anyone could recommend a decent one? Thanks The world is awash with crimping tools for everything from RJ45 network cables to steel cable and everything in between. What are you trying to crimp? I'd assume bike/care 12V wiring but on this forum you might be crimping hydraulic hose fittings...... 1 1 Link to post
davebike 943 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Most or all of th pro tool suppliers do a proper tool but they are not cheap Assuming you mean for the red blue and yellow insulated terminls I had a Facon one for Years but it finally quit Replaced with one from WURTH I think they seel to the public from their shops but £80 I think Other types of crimp terminals I got med priced tools about £30/£40 from Amazon or that auction site 1 Link to post
Slowboy 20,137 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Have a look at Vehicle Wiring Products website. They do a wide range and their quality is good. https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/ 1 Link to post
splke 1,228 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I got a few when I used to fit car radios and mobile phones always used the ratcheted ones from rs components decent gear. I only used then for temporary installs though anything permenant especially on a bike that may be exposed I reccomend solder and heat shrunk connections pal 1 Link to post
listener 10,971 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, splke said: anything permenant especially on a bike that may be exposed I reccomend solder and heat shrunk connections I'd add, that it's worth using adhesive lined heat shrink tubing or crimp terminals to ensure that the joint is as water-tight as possible. Link to post
Mister Paul 838 Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 03/10/2021 at 22:18, Mr Toad said: The world is awash with crimping tools for everything from RJ45 network cables to steel cable and everything in between. What are you trying to crimp? I'd assume bike/care 12V wiring but on this forum you might be crimping hydraulic hose fittings...... Wires. Just bike wires. Link to post
kayz1 2,928 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Sealey do a few, also trade/good sets too..worth a look..i have a couple of kits of Sealey stuff and never let me down with a bad crimp. I must add if i need high amps stuff i always solder as well. I also have AMPS kit and i find that to be excellent. Link to post
wingrider.steve 914 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 03/10/2021 at 16:14, Mister Paul said: I've had a few cheap crimping tools over the years and they've always been a bit of a faff to use. I was just wondering whether anyone could recommend a decent one? Thanks This is the one I use, I can recommend it:- https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/c-51-crimp-tools/c-119-non-insulated-terminal-crimping-tools/p-268-crimping-tool-with-spring-return-handles 1 Link to post
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