Ratchet crimper

[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

 

[specs]

you lot must have muscles like 'Garth' to be able to use pliers ' to crimp cables. I have 2 prs of crimping tools 1) red/blue/yellow 2) 10mm-25mm, both ratchet and adequate for my requirements at the mo. maybe I should start going to the gym.

 

[shanky887614]

you lot must have muscles like 'Garth' to be able to use pliers ' to crimp cables. I have 2 prs of crimping tools 1) red/blue/yellow 2) 10mm-25mm, both ratchet and adequate for my requirements at the mo. maybe I should start going to the gym.

crimping 70mm is hard but i prefer pliers.

we install a lot of control panels so i would say we throw around more weight than a lot of commercial sparks etc. getting new switchgear into a room and put together is not easy with 3 of you

 

[specs]

crimping 70mm is hard but i prefer pliers.

we install a lot of control panels so i would say we throw around more weight than a lot of commercial sparks etc. getting new switchgear into a room and put together is not easy with 3 of you

These 'pliers' must have handles 3ft long to be able to crimp large cables, as it is I use both hands to crimp 2.5mm , I really must get to the gym.

 

[shanky887614]

These 'pliers' must have handles 3ft long to be able to crimp large cables, as it is I use both hands to crimp 2.5mm , I really must get to the gym.

this kind

both hands for 2.5mm?

 

[specs]

this kind

both hands for 2.5mm?

can't click on link. re 2.5 , yep. 2 fingers on 1 end and 2 fingers on other end.

 

[shanky887614]

can't click on link. re 2.5 , yep. 2 fingers on 1 end and 2 fingers on other end.

 

[Adam W]

you lot must have muscles like 'Garth' to be able to use pliers ' to crimp cables. I have 2 prs of crimping tools 1) red/blue/yellow 2) 10mm-25mm, both ratchet and adequate for my requirements at the mo. maybe I should start going to the gym.

As I said in post #11 you really need the right crimpers for each type of crimp.
Where pliers or 'plier-type crimpers' are mentioned, people are talking about crimping ferrules.

 

[spark 68]

I have the older 14V version of this, cos I am a Tart :tounge_smile: lol

 

[shanky887614]

As I said in post #11 you really need the right crimpers for each type of crimp.
Where pliers or 'plier-type crimpers' are mentioned, people are talking about crimping ferrules.

these for example crimp 16mm ferrules.

insulated crimps or lugs are a lot harder than ferrules

 

[shanky887614]

I have the older 14V version of this, cos I am a Tart :tounge_smile: lol

why didnt you go hydraulic instead? does your drill use the same batteries then