Dokert
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You asked for it, you got it. Here is a tutorial for crimping Trifurcon pins going into a Molex connector.
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I hate crimping quick disconnects and related connectors. Every single crimper I have bought for doing those (including one relatively expensive crimper that does the jacket and the wire crimps simultaneously) has done a poor job for me. At least half the time I end up with wire that will pull out if I give a decent tug. Is there any hope for me? What am I doing wrong, or what tool makes crimping these as easy as the tool Dave recommends for crimping trifurcons?
I'll second Dave's suggestion on the crimpers. He told me to get them when I was new to the hobby and they are great. I love crimping trifurcon pins because it's so easy and they always turn out great.
OTOH, I hate crimping quick disconnects and related connectors. Every single crimper I have bought for doing those (including one relatively expensive crimper that does the jacket and the wire crimps simultaneously) has done a poor job for me. At least half the time I end up with wire that will pull out if I give a decent tug. Is there any hope for me? What am I doing wrong, or what tool makes crimping these as easy as the tool Dave recommends for crimping trifurcons?
Not in the same price category... but has anybody here ever tried the Molex 2445A type crimpers with contact locators?
Once you try one of these - you'll never want to use anything else.
Ed
Not in the same price category... but has anybody here ever tried the Molex 2445A type crimpers with contact locators?
Once you try one of these - you'll never want to use anything else.
Ed
The perfect tool for crimping quick disconnects is the Waldom HT-1921 or any equivalent.
OTOH, I hate crimping quick disconnects and related connectors. Every single crimper I have bought for doing those (including one relatively expensive crimper that does the jacket and the wire crimps simultaneously) has done a poor job for me. At least half the time I end up with wire that will pull out if I give a decent tug. Is there any hope for me? What am I doing wrong, or what tool makes crimping these as easy as the tool Dave recommends for crimping trifurcons?
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I'll second Dave's suggestion on the crimpers. He told me to get them when I was new to the hobby and they are great. I love crimping trifurcon pins because it's so easy and they always turn out great.
OTOH, I hate crimping quick disconnects and related connectors. Every single crimper I have bought for doing those (including one relatively expensive crimper that does the jacket and the wire crimps simultaneously) has done a poor job for me. At least half the time I end up with wire that will pull out if I give a decent tug. Is there any hope for me? What am I doing wrong, or what tool makes crimping these as easy as the tool Dave recommends for crimping trifurcons?
These are similar to the ones I've used for over 12 years. (except mine have three size selections) http://compare.ebay.com/like/120619...fdb9455&itemid=120619424822&ff4=263602_304692
Also, here is some more good info for the newb and anyone else interested direct from Molex:
http://www.molex.com/tnotes/crimp.html
I crimp butt connectors etc every single day as part of my job. The best tool I've found for it is available at most Home Depot and Lowes stores. I've been using them for well over 15 years. - Barry
http://www.channellock.com/Category.aspx?zcid=125
The crimpers in the above link are actually for 0.062" contacts only. For the 0.156" contacts, you want 2445A's.
Many of these are marked with the Molex name on them -- but they are actually made by Rostra Tool Company which is part of Sargent Tools. For used ones, you can find them on ebay at ~$40 to $50 - make sure they are not broken and include the locators (lots of ebay crimpers are without the locators - e.g. the ones in the above ebay link). For new crimpers, don't go above $95.
Rostra still makes them, here's a cross reference for the more popular ones:
3132-CT = HTR-1031E = 0.093" contacts (include locator)
3133-CT = HTR-1719C = 0.062" contacts (include locator)
3135-CT = HTR-2262A = 0.1" contacts (no locator)
3136-CT = HTR-2445A = 0.156" contacts (include locator)
All of these crimp both wire and insulation at the same time. The crimpers with locators are absolutely wonderful to work with -- you push the button, drop in a pin and it's self aligning with the crimpers, no eyeballing it to make sure you have the contacts properly lined up with the crimper. Plus, the locator has a built in wirestop.
Ed
The crimpers with locators are absolutely wonderful to work with