Finally! I must have watched a hundred videos on crimping, and this is the only one that has a proper explanation of which is the wire side of the crimper. Not even the few crimpers with instructions really mentions it. I guess everybody assumes you just know this. I've been in electronics for 40 years, and only just now bought a set of ratcheting crimpers. Thanks for this video!
I just bought a crimper like this, not the same brand though. I have been watching lots of crimping videos on youtube, many were of poor quality in many ways. I want to compliment you on your video. It is clear, easy to see, well lit. Your explanations identifying the sides and parts crimping tool, were excellent. All the other videos didn't cover this level of detail. Now I understand how to use this tool. Great job!
I'm brazilian. I have watched a lot of videos of crimping in my language and in english but the best one is yours. And it's the only one I've read the comments too because of that. Excellent !
Clear and concise. I've been working on aircraft systems for most of my working life and if I haven't done something for awhile, I will always do a review before making potentially costly mistakes. Even for something as simple as crimping wire terminals. The reason, I'm here. Thanks for taking the time (which is money) to produce this. For what it's worth, I can't understand why the nearly 58-thousand who have watched this didn't give this a thumbs up. I did.
I just bought a crimper and was looking for a straight answer to my question which is: which side does the wire go in? I searched on RUclips, couldn't find my answer until I watched your video, thank you for your logical and to the point explanation.
Hi as a mechanical engineer doing a lot of working at home and in my 72 beetle, i got to say that this video is the best explain for how to crimp, it is professional, i sew it last week and insist of finding him again spending 10 min just because he is great and very detailed, great work thx
Great tips! I had been struggling to get the perfect crimp with my new tool and this video gave me exactly the information I needed. I now get professional looking crimps every time. Thanks!
good video. bought a set of crimpers off the snap on truck with replaceable jaws and could not figure out why insulated and open barrel jaws both had 2 sized parts on the front and back never knew what side to crimp with now i know how to do it.
Very well done! I'd recommend these types of terminals, the nylon insulated type, over the vinyl insulated ones. In my experience, (we order from McMaster-Carr) the vinyl insulated terminals do not have the secondary insulation supporting "sleeve" at the rear of the terminal. The nylon ones cost a bit more, but are worth it for durable connections. The vinyl insulation is opaque, the nylon is more transparent, allowing you to better see what you're doing.
Great video explaining the sides of the die set to enter. Which crimp position or rotation makes the best crimp? Should the seam in the crimp always face the upper fixed jaw? Does it make a difference if the seam faces the lower moving jaw? Finally does your crimper tool's lower moving jaw have 1/16" side to side movement?
I worked in the electrical field for 37 years and you just taught me something. My crimper is a different brand. Allot of confusion exists on which way to orient the crimper on the terminal.
Great video describing which side is which, and why. However, the clocking is very important as well having the split on the top (or bottom)-- even for brazed terminals, as shown but not communicated.
Fantastic! I have been looking for which way you put the connectors in, it sort of makes sense in that the yellow slot being wider would interfere with a blue ring or blade connector if you put it in backwards. I have watched several videos in search of this explanation and they always babble on about red blue yellow and show you stripping wire before putting the connector in either way completely eliding the fact that the crimping die is not symmetrical and that there is a right and wrong way. Thanks
Sees the front and back demo, pauses video to run and get my crimpers. Being an infrequent wire-er, my cheapies are the same front and back. Boss's better quality ones are like yours. HOWEVER both of ours are completely straight pliers, where yours have the jaws at an angle to the handle. As a female mechanic who sometimes struggles with sufficient pressure to get a good crimp (I use the table or whatever is able to press against too), does that angle give you any mechanical advantage? Also, what does the small sprocket just adjacent to the inscribed PN do?
There is no important difference between the straight jaw and angled jaw crimpers. Just a different ergonomic design. I've used both styles and they require about the same effort to make the crimp. The sprocket will adjust the squeeze of the crimp. There is a + and a - symbol and set screw. Whichever symbol is closer to the set screw determines the crimp depth. + is more crimp depth. - is less crimp force. I keep mine in middle but even at low setting I find it it is sufficient for these terminals.
There is a difference. The terminals shown here, as used in aviation, meet a military specification, which means they are more rugged, less prone to failure, and built to a higher quality than than most equipment used in civilian applications.
As the previous reply noted, they are not even close - "standard" automotive terminals that you see at any store use PVC or other plastic insulation. They also rarely if ever (almost never) have the extra sleeve inside of them. You may "think" you are seeing something similar, but you are not....no car mfgr will spend the money on these types of terminals, that is a fact! :)
Good note! Standard auto crimpers exist to perform shitty crimps. Everyone accumulates a pair or several but they still suck. If you want to be a happy technician, get good gear.
We're unaware of any FAA approvals for tools. Precision tooling used in an FAA certificated facility must be tracked/calibrated, but that's a different story altogether.
Finally! I must have watched a hundred videos on crimping, and this is the only one that has a proper explanation of which is the wire side of the crimper. Not even the few crimpers with instructions really mentions it. I guess everybody assumes you just know this. I've been in electronics for 40 years, and only just now bought a set of ratcheting crimpers. Thanks for this video!
Finally a video that shows me the reason for the 2 sides of the jaw... Thanks!
I just bought a crimper like this, not the same brand though. I have been watching lots of crimping videos on youtube, many were of poor quality in many ways. I want to compliment you on your video. It is clear, easy to see, well lit. Your explanations identifying the sides and parts crimping tool, were excellent. All the other videos didn't cover this level of detail. Now I understand how to use this tool. Great job!
I'm brazilian. I have watched a lot of videos of crimping in my language and in english but the best one is yours. And it's the only one I've read the comments too because of that. Excellent !
Clear and concise. I've been working on aircraft systems for most of my working life and if I haven't done something for awhile, I will always do a review before making potentially costly mistakes. Even for something as simple as crimping wire terminals. The reason, I'm here. Thanks for taking the time (which is money) to produce this. For what it's worth, I can't understand why the nearly 58-thousand who have watched this didn't give this a thumbs up. I did.
I just bought a crimper and was looking for a straight answer to my question which is: which side does the wire go in? I searched on RUclips, couldn't find my answer until I watched your video, thank you for your logical and to the point explanation.
Hi
as a mechanical engineer doing a lot of working at home and in my 72 beetle, i got to say that this video is the best explain for how to crimp, it is professional, i sew it last week and insist of finding him again spending 10 min just because he is great and very detailed, great work
thx
Great tips! I had been struggling to get the perfect crimp with my new tool and this video gave me exactly the information I needed. I now get professional looking crimps every time. Thanks!
Have an assessment for B1 licence tomorrow. Great video explaining the process and the terms correctly!
Very good video - the only one I have found which explains the difference between the front and back of the jaws. Very helpful, well done!
Fantastic detailed and accurate explanation by natural teacher who is clear. I can now crimp terminals and know what to look for. Thanks so much.
good video. bought a set of crimpers off the snap on truck with replaceable jaws and could not figure out why insulated and open barrel jaws both had 2 sized parts on the front and back never knew what side to crimp with now i know how to do it.
Ha! One of the better videos on crimping insulated terminals.
Very professional lady. Thanks for your video.
Excellent video - quality explaination of how to crimp along with what direction you place the terminal.....much thanks!!
Very well done! I'd recommend these types of terminals, the nylon insulated type, over the vinyl insulated ones. In my experience, (we order from McMaster-Carr) the vinyl insulated terminals do not have the secondary insulation supporting "sleeve" at the rear of the terminal. The nylon ones cost a bit more, but are worth it for durable connections. The vinyl insulation is opaque, the nylon is more transparent, allowing you to better see what you're doing.
Good video and explanation.
Even some of the OEM crimper videos show crimping incorrectly from the wrong side.
Exceptionally well explained and illustrated. Much appreciated Jenny thank you.
Great video explaining the sides of the die set to enter.
Which crimp position or rotation makes the best crimp?
Should the seam in the crimp always face the upper fixed jaw? Does it make a difference if the seam faces the lower moving jaw? Finally does your crimper tool's lower moving jaw have 1/16" side to side movement?
I worked in the electrical field for 37 years and you just taught me something. My crimper is a different brand. Allot of confusion exists on which way to orient the crimper on the terminal.
Great video describing which side is which, and why. However, the clocking is very important as well having the split on the top (or bottom)-- even for brazed terminals, as shown but not communicated.
You are wonderfully clear. Well done!
is the best vdo best view camera. thank you
Great - now I find out I've been using my crimpers the wrong way around all this time.Damn! Love your nails though. Wish mine were that nice...
Great explanation of the tool, great tips
An interesting clear to see video enjoyed it
Fantastic! I have been looking for which way you put the connectors in, it sort of makes sense in that the yellow slot being wider would interfere with a blue ring or blade connector if you put it in backwards. I have watched several videos in search of this explanation and they always babble on about red blue yellow and show you stripping wire before putting the connector in either way completely eliding the fact that the crimping die is not symmetrical and that there is a right and wrong way. Thanks
A great video: informative and useful.
Great tutorial video I liked it
Great video! Just to the point. Thanks!
Really good video. Thanks mike bkk
Thanks, really good video
Great detailed video.
Which die toolset are you using in this video? Thank you.
Sees the front and back demo, pauses video to run and get my crimpers. Being an infrequent wire-er, my cheapies are the same front and back. Boss's better quality ones are like yours. HOWEVER both of ours are completely straight pliers, where yours have the jaws at an angle to the handle. As a female mechanic who sometimes struggles with sufficient pressure to get a good crimp (I use the table or whatever is able to press against too), does that angle give you any mechanical advantage? Also, what does the small sprocket just adjacent to the inscribed PN do?
There is no important difference between the straight jaw and angled jaw crimpers. Just a different ergonomic design. I've used both styles and they require about the same effort to make the crimp. The sprocket will adjust the squeeze of the crimp. There is a + and a - symbol and set screw. Whichever symbol is closer to the set screw determines the crimp depth. + is more crimp depth. - is less crimp force. I keep mine in middle but even at low setting I find it it is sufficient for these terminals.
Well done!
Women makes better crimping video. Thanks
Can this be modified to use as a butt crimper
great video ... thanks
These are just standard automotive terminals. Ise them everyday as an auto electrician. Honestly surpised they use them on aircraft.
There is a difference. The terminals shown here, as used in aviation, meet a military specification, which means they are more rugged, less prone to failure, and built to a higher quality than than most equipment used in civilian applications.
As the previous reply noted, they are not even close - "standard" automotive terminals that you see at any store use PVC or other plastic insulation. They also rarely if ever (almost never) have the extra sleeve inside of them. You may "think" you are seeing something similar, but you are not....no car mfgr will spend the money on these types of terminals, that is a fact! :)
Professional terminals looks with 2 rounded wings.
yours looks just crashed flat. why?
Insulated terminal.
Good note! Standard auto crimpers exist to perform shitty crimps. Everyone accumulates a pair or several but they still suck. If you want to be a happy technician, get good gear.
Is that crimper FAA approved ? Great video by the way
We're unaware of any FAA approvals for tools. Precision tooling used in an FAA certificated facility must be tracked/calibrated, but that's a different story altogether.
too bad they don't sell the Cp-372 any more