bootlace ferrule crimper

[goldie]

Hi guys.
I've seen two types of bootlace ratchet crimper.
They both look to be able to crimp same size ferrules but they look completely different.
One has a four sided square in the middle of the tool and one has jaws that clamp down at the end.
Does anybody know why there are two different types?

 

[shanky887614]

saving up for this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=090l8N5Y2jg

very nice, does it work on yy etc?

 

[telectrix]

it will work on the cores. don't know if it will strip sheath.

 

[rmc86uk]

I've had a Weidmuller PZ6 for abour three years now. £72.50 brand new from eBay. Better than them cheap £20 ones.

 

[edexlab]

Also if I have two cores going into one terminal should I use two separate ferrules to to crimp yhe cores or can I twist the pair together and crimp into one ferrule?
Many thanks

Just to add ....
As above 2 cores into one twin ferrule for a "single" terminal ,ie like on a connection to a pcb or similar,

However lots of people do put two single ferrules into double terminals ie as found on contactors
I'm on the fence a little about this as sometimes I find one which slips out but on some equipment it does hold both, also depends on the person terminating cores

I guess there's an argument for both ie two ferrules , its easier to faultfind sometimes as circuits can be split more quickly
And a twin ferrule means there's less chance of losing a connection to a terminal.

Opinions please?

 

[shanky887614]

Just to add ....
As above 2 cores into one twin ferrule for a "single" terminal ,ie like on a connection to a pcb or similar,

However lots of people do put two single ferrules into double terminals ie as found on contactors
I'm on the fence a little about this as sometimes I find one which slips out but on some equipment it does hold both, also depends on the person terminating cores

I guess there's an argument for both ie two ferrules , its easier to faultfind sometimes as circuits can be split more quickly
And a twin ferrule means there's less chance of losing a connection to a terminal.

Opinions please?

double ferrules have there place bur you should twist the cores together before putting them in the ferrule

 

[Carlosfandango]

i prefer the plier type, ive seen too many times worn crimpers being used and the ferrules sliding off the cable

i got them from amazon last year for £25

i would highly recommend them, most rachet crimpers go from 0.25-6mm then from 6mm - 16mm etc

these pliers do the lot and take up a lot less space





they look really good to be fair, a lot cheaper than i was expecting considering the knipex alternative costs £100

Shanky do these pliers crimp everything ie ferrules, butt crimps, insulated and non insulated?

 

[davesparks]

No, they crimp ferrules

 

[Carlosfandango]

Suppose it says it all in the picture!!

 

[shanky887614]

Shanky do these pliers crimp everything ie ferrules, butt crimps, insulated and non insulated?

no the plastic refers to the handles.

only for bootlace ferrules or endsleeves

 

[edexlab]

The knipex above are very good I've used them for the past 6 years definitely one of the best tools I've bought!
Had ratchets before which although were of good makes always ended up having problems after a couple of years

 

[shanky887614]

The knipex above are very good I've used them for the past 6 years definitely one of the best tools I've bought!
Had ratchets before which although were of good makes always ended up having problems after a couple of years

ive used 5 or 6 different guys ratchet ferrule crimpers and nearly all of them have losend up over the years to the point most of them crimp on the next size down because there is no way to tighten most of them up

 

[edexlab]

Yes for reliability they can't be beat really!

 

[rapparee]

Weidmuller won't loosen

 

[shanky887614]

Weidmuller won't loosen

anything with a spring or ratchet mechnism will loosen over time

 

[supertoad]

The one with the square hole auto-sizes for the ferrule in use within the limits of the tool.

The "conventional" type with jaws, you must select the correct size die in the jaw to fit the size of ferrule you are using.

can I use these crimps to terminate a cable in domestic c/u so making a better connection -t/e or standed must b better than just stuffing the cble into the mcb