Crimper recommendations?
Discussion
I've decided to treat myself to a new crimper. I have a £20 ratchet one but I would like to get something more substantial with interchangeable dies for insulated/non-insulated etc.
Has anyone tried the RS Pro Crimping Tool set? https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/8280232
Or this similar-looking set from 12-volt planet? https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/ratchet-crimping-to...
Any recommendations for a set of pliers + dies in the ~£100 range?
Has anyone tried the RS Pro Crimping Tool set? https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/8280232
Or this similar-looking set from 12-volt planet? https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/ratchet-crimping-to...
Any recommendations for a set of pliers + dies in the ~£100 range?
I have the ones from 12v planet but I bought the bare tool and only bought the dies I needed. I think I did that because that set was out of stock, which looks like it still is!
I bought these based on that set:
Blank crimping tool
Die set for non-insulated terminals ('O' and 'V' type barrels)
Die set for copper tube terminals (max. 10mm² cable size)
I wanted to move away from pre-insulated red / blue / yellow stuff so wanted only non insulated only. I'm very happy with the tool and it makes extremely good crimps, it's just not possible to pull them out like the crap pre-insulated stuff. Sometimes it does take some force to get the crimp done but no real issue and I've now done the whole front panel loom on my BMW E30 with ease.
I bought these based on that set:
Blank crimping tool
Die set for non-insulated terminals ('O' and 'V' type barrels)
Die set for copper tube terminals (max. 10mm² cable size)
I wanted to move away from pre-insulated red / blue / yellow stuff so wanted only non insulated only. I'm very happy with the tool and it makes extremely good crimps, it's just not possible to pull them out like the crap pre-insulated stuff. Sometimes it does take some force to get the crimp done but no real issue and I've now done the whole front panel loom on my BMW E30 with ease.
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