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Suggest tool for Crimp Spade Terminal

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mzzj:

--- Quote from: Benta on August 10, 2018, 08:30:29 pm ---
The insulated spade connectors are total cr*p and will not hold a cable no matter how you press/crimp it. It will pull right out.


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Time to go full autistic and do unofficial pull-out force test:



1,5mm^2 multi-stranded copper cable, inexpensive crimp tool from local auto store https://www.biltema.fi/tyokalut/kasityokalut/pihdit/liitinpihdit/kaapelikenkapihdit-2000037081  (Sorry, no German Klauke crimpers or terminals in my price range)

First connector: inexpensive PVC? insulated blue sleeve ring terminal from local junk store, marked K.S. so probably this one: http://www.ksterminals.com.tw/eng_products_list.asp?P=1&FKindNO=F04&SKindNO=S03
(non-brazed, non-dual sleeve)

pull out force: 79 lbs , wire breaks before pulling out

Second exemplar: red Nylon insulated female spade connector, no markings/brand but this is probably also K.S or (Swedish Abiko as they are very common around here):
(double copper/brass sleeve construction)

pull out force: 68 lbs, wire pulls out with couple of broken strands left in the connector.

Both results exceed UL - 486 A, UL - 486 C - UL - 310, MIL-T-7928,  and MIL-DTL-22520G Military Class 2- Military Approved Terminals pull-out force requirements.

cs.dk:
I love when people get their tools and do some tests :-+

I've used those insulated crimp terminals to support a lamp in my workshop, as that was what i have at hand. The first three pulled out, they were from a cheap assortment box. Tried with a Duraseal, it is near impossible to pull out. All were crimped with a Knipex ratcheting crimper. There must be some quality differences between them.

They do actually support some weight, see attached photo.

mzzj:

--- Quote from: cs.dk on August 12, 2018, 06:19:25 am ---Tried with a Duraseal, it is near impossible to pull out. All were crimped with a Knipex ratcheting crimper. There must be some quality differences between them.


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They are not all definitely equal. For the sake of completeness I dig out some crappy blade connectors that I haven't used because they seemed to come off easily.

Red female spade from unnamed assortement box that I bought 20 years ago: 22lbs
red female spade K.S. brand: 51lbs
(previously tested dual-sleeve Abiko 68lbs)

Benta:
mzzj, that lines up with my experience, which is why I swore off the isolated types and opted for the non-isolated with the proper crimp tool.
Apparently you CAN get quality isolated connectors. Problem is only, that if you go to the DIY store, you only get the crappy types.

I accept your experiment, but will stay with the non-isolated, having spent money on the tools.

mzzj:

--- Quote from: Benta on August 12, 2018, 03:45:50 pm ---
Apparently you CAN get quality isolated connectors. Problem is only, that if you go to the DIY store, you only get the crappy types.


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Seem to be luck of draw what you get from DIY stores.
All of my connectors are from DIY stores but lately I have bought only the better looking ones (thick metal sleeves or dual metal sleeve) Pretty sure you can get also crappy uninsulated ones for that matter...

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