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kvid:
https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/b0.5/non-insulated-terminals/nichifu/b-05/
Which crimping tool do I need for these butt splice terminals?
https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/ht-336n/crimping-tools-for-terminals/ht-236n/
Are these pliers ok?
Kjelt:
Don't think so. You need a crimping tool for non-insulated terminals of 1mm2/0,75mm2 but the one you mentioned starts at 1,5mm2
Something simple like this would suffice, if you will use it often I would advice a better one from knipex with four or six jaws but those are around €100
https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/ck-3645/crimping-tools-for-terminals/carl-kammerling/430005/
https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/sa.crb05/crimping-tools-for-terminals/bahco/cr-b-05/
nanofrog:
The terminal itself seems to have conflicting info. As Kjelt mentioned, the cross section values would say NO, while the AWG values below it would say YES (states 22 - 18AWG). :-// You definitely need to verify what's genuinely correct before buying terminals or tooling.
That aside, the performance of the inexpensive Chinese made crimpers may not be that great out of the box. So you'll have to do some test crimps and check them out before making any crimps you need to rely on (pull force test). This is because QC tends to be all over the place, and the tool might require adjustment (little toothed plate w/ locking screw).
IF you're planing on doing a lot of non-insulated terminals (butt, ring, fork, spade, ...), you might want to consider investing in a better made tool.
Another alternative that offers a decent cost/performance balance for multiple terminal types and sizes would be a crimp tool that uses interchangeable dies from a decent manufacturer, such as Pressmaster's MCT, or equivalent from Rennsteig/Knipex or Wezag for example. The MCT is the least expensive option I'm aware of that's decent tooling, and even then, I've run into an issue or two with terminals fitting the dies correctly (this is what makes it all so expensive).
Couple of references that should prove useful for you:
* Molex's Quality Crimping Handbook (has a chart with the pull force per wire size)
* NASA's Workmanship Standards, Pictorial ReferenceI mention all of this as I've seen really bad results from cheap crimpers, especially in the hands of those that don't know to check and adjust their tools (assuming it can even be adjusted into spec).
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