Ratchet crimper

[shanky887614]

I was looking at the picture of the tool (same as above) and it only covers from 1 - 16mm, I guess the pictures is wrong.

Pleased about that I will get it ordered.

Thank you

zoom in a little, it doesnt show the numbers for the two smaller sizes but the holes are there

 

[telectrix]

i've got this one for when my teeth are aching. haupa. 0.5mm - 16mm.

 

[shanky887614]

i've got this one for when my teeth are aching. haupa. 0.5mm - 16mm.

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the haupa ones are good, couple guys at work have them (i prefer my knipex though as you get more leverage)

 

[Andy78]

Are the Knipex and Haupa ones pictured in this thread any good for copper lugs, or just really suitable for ferrule ends ? I'm looking for a more compact tool for lugging onto earthing and bonding cables up to 16mm and these look as if they might do.

 

[shanky887614]

Are the Knipex and Haupa ones pictured in this thread any good for copper lugs, or just really suitable for ferrule ends ? I'm looking for a more compact tool for lugging onto earthing and bonding cables up to 16mm and these look as if they might do.

no, ive tried it with through crimps and they split them.

what are you using at the moment?

 

[Andy78]

no, ive tried it with through crimps and they split them.

Cheers, I thought that might be an issue. I'll stick with the clunky long arm crimper until I see something better then.

 

[Robotstar5]

Are the Knipex and Haupa ones pictured in this thread any good for copper lugs, or just really suitable for ferrule ends ? I'm looking for a more compact tool for lugging onto earthing and bonding cables up to 16mm and these look as if they might do.

For copper tube lugs you really want something with mechanical advantage/leverage.

 

[telectrix]

Are the Knipex and Haupa ones pictured in this thread any good for copper lugs, or just really suitable for ferrule ends ? I'm looking for a more compact tool for lugging onto earthing and bonding cables up to 16mm and these look as if they might do.

nah. this is what you need for lugs.

Ratchet Crimping Hand Tool 6-50mm² Electrician Pliers Crimper Wire Cable Crimp | eBay

 

[shanky887614]

nah. this is what you need for lugs.

Ratchet Crimping Hand Tool 6-50mm² Electrician Pliers Crimper Wire Cable Crimp | eBay

nah these kind are better, they do 10-300mm and easy to use

a guy that used to work for us had a set and they are great

(not this brand but looks very similar)

 

[Robotstar5]

ive got a set of knipex ferrule pliers

cost me £20 and go from 0.25-16mm

my lasy ck set only went upto 2.5 but the knipex go lower lol

Have you tried them on .25?, I do a fair bit on .25/.34 and find some crimpers don't live up to the specs and give me a loose ferrule I can pull the wire out.

 

[Andy78]

nah. this is what you need for lugs.

Ratchet Crimping Hand Tool 6-50mm² Electrician Pliers Crimper Wire Cable Crimp | eBay

Cheers Tel, those look the business and cheap too. They are a hex crimp die right ?

I've been stuck with one of these type for ages and they are a right pain to use for lugs so small. Very inexact and not really a suitable die shape.

 

[shanky887614]

Have you tried them on .25?, I do a fair bit on .25/.34 and find some crimpers don't live up to the specs and give me a loose ferrule I can pull the wire out.

sorry i havent tried it on .25 but i havent had a loose one yet (if you need to the very ends are pliers so could always give them a squeeze)

we tend to use 0.75 minimum upto 6mm depending on the length of run

 

[Robotstar5]

nah these kind are better, they do 10-300mm and easy to use

a guy that used to work for us had a set and they are great

(not this brand but looks very similar)

Nice and easy to use, when set right the hydraulics "break" at the correct crimp pressure so a perfect crimp every time.

 

[Robotstar5]

sorry i havent tried it on .25 but i havent had a loose one yet (if you need to the very ends are pliers so could always give them a squeeze)

we tend to use 0.75 minimum upto 6mm depending on the length of run

Thanks, I tend to mainly work on .25 to 2.5, panel builds & signal wiring.

 

[Andy78]

nah these kind are better, they do 10-300mm and easy to use

a guy that used to work for us had a set and they are great

(not this brand but looks very similar)

Cheers Shanky but I'm just after something small for my domestic work.. those are a bit overkill. I have used those hydraulic type before and they are amazing, the set I used cost a fair bit more than that though.

 

[shanky887614]

Cheers Tel, those look the business and cheap too. They are a hex crimp die right ?

I've been stuck with one of these type for ages and they are a right pain to use for lugs so small. Very inexact and not really a suitable die shape.

we use the same set for cables when these are too small

 

[shanky887614]

Cheers Shanky but I'm just after something small for my domestic work.. those are a bit overkill. I have used those hydraulic type before and they are amazing, the set I used cost a fair bit more than that though.

the ones my mate used cost him £50 new on ebay

there really cheap, everyone should own a set

 

[Robotstar5]

Cheers Shanky but I'm just after something small for my domestic work.. those are a bit overkill. I have used those hydraulic type before and they are amazing, the set I used cost a fair bit more than that though.

Place I worked at had a set of these for uninsulated crimps up to 16mm² they worked fine.

 

[telectrix]

got one like the RP16 here, but mine is 6 -16.

http://www.swaonline.co.uk/files/ww...imp Tool for Un-insulated Terminals - RPT.pdf

 

[telectrix]

we use the same set for cables when these are too small

yep hex crimp. mine are same but say haupa on them so they were £70. daylight robbery, pay for the name.

 

[telectrix]

we use the same set for cables when these are too small

used them before when subbing. right pain. lug falls off the cable just when it's then too tight to get back on.

 

[markadams]

thats what i like about my cheap silverline ones.

it makes it easier if you can crimp from either side

Shanky,

I tried a Silverline crimper today with red handles, I cant say I was impressed, it did not crimp very well and only crimped one way. Do they sell different models?

 

[shanky887614]

Shanky,

I tried a Silverline crimper today with red handles, I cant say I was impressed, it did not crimp very well and only crimped one way. Do they sell different models?

the ones i had were blue handled.

i got them before christmas and not had an issue with them.

my last set were still going strong after 2+ years till some scrout knicked them

 

[Simonslimline]

Shanky,

I tried a Silverline crimper today with red handles, I cant say I was impressed, it did not crimp very well and only crimped one way. Do they sell different models?

The majority of Silverline "tools" are cheaply manufactured crap IMO. I would not buy any of there products again personally.

 

[rapparee]

Is silverline not a lidl ownbrand