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Crimpers for automotive
DoctorJelly:
Background: harley mechanic
Need: preferably 1 set of crimpers with hot swap dies to do basic electrical crimps (seen them all over amazon), but also more advanced stuff like molex, deutsch, wire seals, etc
bookaboo:
Search for "Engineer PAD-11 PAD-12 PAD-13".
"Engineer" is a brand name of a Japanese firm, everything I've tried from them has been top quality.
ksjh:
I own and use the Engineer PAD-11/12/13 set. It is good quality. But I think that for water-tight automotive connectors, you need additional/alternative tools, for example, the IWISS/iCrimp KIT-DC01 for Deutsch and Weather/Metri Pack or something like the ASTA A-RC3ST for the AMP Superseal 1.5mm series. I have not yet found a tool set with changeable dies for all these purposes.
thm_w:
I would not buy the Engineer crimpers, they are non-ratcheting.
Its not clear what types you are talking about but basic insulated crimp tool is only $30: https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-Ratcheting-Crimper-10-22/dp/B07WMB61J5/
Is that what you meant by "electrical crimps"? or something else.
nctnico:
--- Quote from: thm_w on March 07, 2024, 10:16:23 pm ---I would not buy the Engineer crimpers, they are non-ratcheting.
--- End quote ---
Agreed. If you use a non-ratcheting crimper, you might as well crimp contacts using your teeth. Crimping is a cold-flow process and a non-ratcheting crimper simply can't develop the pressure on the jaws needed to take the metal beyond the point where it starts to flow.
For Deutsch / AMP Superseal, a Heschen HS-03BC works OK for prototyping work. For anything professional or what needs to be durable / reliable, do yourself a favour and get the official crimper. It will be easier to work with and result in connections meeting quality standards.
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