Bootlace Crimpers

[Guest123]

Evening gents.

I'd like, if you please, your views on the many different types of bootlace ferrule crimpers out there.

They vary in price wildly from £30 to over £600!!!


The ones I had, that I borrowed off Noah, are no use to man nor beast anymore so need to invest in a new pair. Any personal preferences out there, faves etc.

All input appreciated.

:goofy:


I was looking at something decentish such as these......

 

[netblindpaul]

Weidmuller PZ 6 roto, or PZ4 every day of the week, my PZ4's are probably 20 yr old, my PZ6's probably 10!
My PZ16's are again probably 20 yr old.
All are still going strong, and they get used a LOT!

 

[SirKit Breaker]

Hammer or Molegrips take your pick Lenny.

Cheers..........Howard

 

[spark 68]

I have a 3 pairs of these CK crimptools (for different ranges of size of ferrules) and they are OK for the price, not as comfortable to use as the Cembre ones though.

I used mine 8-10 hours daily for about 11 months and they have not broken down or anything, but they feel a bit cheap if you know what I mean, but then again a lot of the CK gear feels a bit cheap these days.

I had a set of Weidmuller redline ones for about three years, the build quality felt a bit better than the CK ones, and they were more comfortable in use, but the handles (the plastic grips) started to part company with the metal handles (the inner part) in use.

I suppose you only get what you pay for

 

[Guest123]

I've fished around and found the above CK ones for £30.

If I was going to be using them day in day out, I would invest in a better pair but for me, for now I think around £50 - £60 will do.

 

[netblindpaul]

Lenny,
You should be able to get a set of PZ4 or PZ6 roto for around £60 the 4's do 4mm sq, the 6's 6mm sq.
Having problems let me know & I'll see what I can do.

 

[Guest123]

Lenny,
You should be able to get a set of PZ4 or PZ6 roto for around £60 the 4's do 4mm sq, the 6's 6mm sq.
Having problems let me know & I'll see what I can do.

I found the PZ4's for £130.

Cant find them any better so far. If you have contacts, I would of course appreciate it.:icon14:

 

[netblindpaul]

Have to be the New Year now mate sorry!
I will check this out though I promise, just keep prodding me as I have one heck of a start to the year work wise, just want to hope it carries on.
BTW are you busy as I "may" need help, I have 2 guys lined up, but, may need more, job is in Swansea, BIG IMPORTANT "PIR" must be "Acceptable" before the end of Feb.
prob 20+ DB's & a few panel boards.
100% of everything NO RECORDS at all, thousands of mods since original install.

 

[netblindpaul]

PZ6 Roto £113 in RS & Farnell!

Also this:
Amazon.co.uk: Used and New: Paladin PZ 6 ROTO Wire Ferrule Crimper - 901435

& Here:
Weidmuller PZ 6 roto Crimping Tool | eBay

 

[Guest123]

Have to be the New Year now mate sorry!
I will check this out though I promise, just keep prodding me as I have one heck of a start to the year work wise, just want to hope it carries on.
BTW are you busy as I "may" need help, I have 2 guys lined up, but, may need more, job is in Swansea, BIG IMPORTANT "PIR" must be "Acceptable" before the end of Feb.
prob 20+ DB's & a few panel boards.
100% of everything NO RECORDS at all, thousands of mods since original install.

Love a big EICR me.

Give us a bell if & when.

 

[Guest123]

PZ6 Roto £113 in RS & Farnell!

Also this:
Amazon.co.uk: Used and New: Paladin PZ 6 ROTO Wire Ferrule Crimper - 901435

& Here:
Weidmuller PZ 6 roto Crimping Tool | eBay

Seems my search engine is pants!!!

 

[Adam W]

We use the Cembre ratchet ones at work, but we use them a fair amount.
As I've said in a different thread if I were to buy my own I'd probably use them once in a blue moon so wouldn't be able to justify the cost, toolbox space, weight etc of a £30+ pair, however I have used the Draper Expert plier type ones which seem fine, especially for around £7.
IMO ratchet action isn't essential for ferrules because the screw still clamps down on the wire through the ferrule, as opposed to for example a ring crimp where it is under greater tension.

 

[netblindpaul]

Love a big EICR me.

Give us a bell if & when.

For me there is no IF & WHEN, it starts as soon as my kit is back from cal, if not before I may start doing visuals & mapping out the layout & what feeds what.
I had them on the phone today chasing me!!!

 

[pmac10]

been using those ck ones in the op for about 6 years or so, would recommend, especially for that price, i paid 30 back then.

 

[telectrix]

Dial-A-Crimp Pro Bootlace Ferrule Crimping tool Tri Rated .5mm² to 16mm² Crimp | eBay

this one looks a good buy.