Jst crimping tool

edexlab · Mar 8, 2016

I'm looking for a basic JST (Japanese solderless terminal or uninsulated crimp, ) crimper "pliers" rather than ratchet and I don't want to spend too much, I have a MC4 crimper which does the job but it's too heavy to take on a plane! Plus we don't use them that much so it's more on the off chance it's required
I've seen plenty of cheap and cheerful ones online but I know someone that ordered one but it's useless!
So I'm after recommendations if possible
Crimp size most used is 1.2/1.3 mm I think

edexlab · Mar 8, 2016

[ElectriciansForums.net] Jst crimping tool

for this type terminals (for those who don't know )

Deleted member 26818 · Mar 8, 2016

I purchased mine from Vehicle Wiring Products, although they were known as Merv plastics back then.
Non Insulated Crimp Tools

edexlab · Mar 8, 2016

thanks for the link spin must admit I haven't looked at automotive type crimpers ,
I'll borrow some and see what they're like
This is the one my mate has same as on that site and it's not that good, keeps giving a one sided crimp if that makes sense

Deleted member 26818 · Mar 8, 2016

Not tried the non-ratchet crimpers myself.
Can't see the jaws properly in the picture, can't see whether they crimp both sets of tangs in one go, or whether you have to do each set individually?
Got a ratchet crimpers from a company in the States called Accel, which has 3 sets of interchangeable jaws. Insulated, non-insulated and HT/battery terminals.
Weight may be a problem though?

amlu · Mar 8, 2016

versatile Wire Stripper & CRIMPING tool crimps a variety of crimp pins (Japan) | eBay

edexlab · Mar 8, 2016

Amlu do you have these?
I've seen lots of these online so finding them isn't a problem and like I said it'd be nice to get a recommendation from someone who has tried some ,rather than buying them to find they don't cut the mustard!

edexlab · Mar 8, 2016

I'm waiting to get a price on a set of dies for my crimper if they're still available!

The ones I've used at work aren't bad just very expensive for a bit of stamped metal!!

However the forming profile is visibly better than the cheap jobs

They do one set of the tangs at a time , but the pliers type obviously start to form one side slightly before the other due to the angle of closure which so far on the cheaper type make it difficult to get a good even crimp!

Rigpig · Mar 9, 2016

Just get a set of kleins. Do the job and don't break the bank...especially if you aren't going to use them much.

Rigpig · Mar 9, 2016

If money is no object our et's all walks about with knippex so they would seem to fit the bill.

edexlab · Mar 9, 2016

Rigpig do you have a model type recommendation for klein's I've not seen any but I haven't searched for that brand.

Marvo · Mar 9, 2016

Are you allowed to use the non-ratchet type? Problem is they're not usually adjustable or calibratable and as you've found out most of them are aimed at DIY'ers and the quality is poor so we steer clear of them.

Rigpig · Mar 9, 2016

Will check for you tomorrow morning as I am now safely tucked in my scratcher.....

Rigpig · Mar 9, 2016

And Internet speed onboard is truly woeful

Marvo · Mar 9, 2016

I've just checked out my crimpers and the Molex version are the lightest of the 4 types I own at around 700g. 64016-0035 | Molex Crimp Tool for Terminal, 22 ? 14 AWG Wire Size, 64016-0035 | Molex

**edit**I see RS do a Facom version of the non-ratchet type, might be worth a look http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/8764878/

**edit edit** Here's a molex non-ratchet version as well http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/7106499/

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