Terminal Crimping In General

Terminal crimping in general

Advantages of terminal crimping
Terminal crimping is a way of creating an electrical contact by pressing the wings of the cable terminal round a cable with such force that the metal in the cable is deformed.
Using the correct tool it is a rapid and simple way to fasten cable terminals to cables.
A correctly crimped terminal provides a stronger and more reliable bonding than soldering the connection.

Terminal crimping, method and tools





Note! The results of the crimping process are entirely dependant on the use of the correct tools and method of carrying out the crimping.

Crimping contacts on different cable terminals
There are various designs and shapes of cable terminals that can be crimped. The type of cable terminal is determined by factors such as the cable used, the joint design, tool type, intended use etc.
The crimping tools in the repair kit p/n 981 4235 Replaced by 9512644 981 4235 Replaced by 951 2644 have different crimping inserts to suit most types of cable terminal.

Terminal crimping insulated butt connectors and insulated ring cable terminals
To crimp insulated moisture proof butt connectors and insulated ring cable terminals, use the crimp tool recommended in New cable terminal New Cable Terminal Seal SWS and plug Seal SWS and Plug.