RJ45 connector types

[Rockingit]

Have run out of stock of RJ45's and looking to get a bulk pack online, it's been a while since I've had to buy any and I'm mostly seeing packs of the 'pass-thru' type - does nobody actually use end-on snips anymore?? Also, do you need a specific crimper or can you still snip the ends off neatly in a pass-thru?

 

[Moley]

I use a crimper like this
ebay link
It's cheap enough to buy a couple in case you loose one and it crimps/crops well

 

[nicebutdim]

I've been using pass through connectors (when supplied) with standard RJ45 crimper and cheap electronic style, flush side cutters leave a perfectly acceptable finish.

Edit: this sort of cutter

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[SparkySy]

I do Exactly the same as @nicebutdim
Those snips are great for trimming the excess cores off and for flush cutting cable ties!
Anand much cheaper than the Knipex version!!

 

[nicebutdim]

I do Exactly the same as @nicebutdim
Those snips are great for trimming the excess cores off and for flush cutting cable ties!
Anand much cheaper than the Knipex version!!

Some of those new style crimpers look excellent, but I don't crimp that many data cables and can't justify the expense - especially when my cheap crimpers do the job perfectly every time.

 

[SparkySy]

I looked at a Klein one the other day and thought nah mine do the job!
Tbh, I find that I will use my crimp tool for a week and then not use it for months.
If I was using it all the time I would build the cost of some snazzy ones into the job but yeah my old ones will be fine for many years yet I think!

 

[Rockingit]

Yeah, I think I’ll stick to how I’ve been doing them for 25 years… That said, I can see the speed advantage in not having to care about dressing the cable off!

 

[nicebutdim]

Yeah, I think I’ll stick to how I’ve been doing them for 25 years… That said, I can see the speed advantage in not having to care about dressing the cable off!

I don't dress the cable any differently for different types of connector, other than not trimming quite so short with pass through.

Perhaps this advantage explains the high rate of issues I see with cables terminated by data 'specialists'.

 

[Tuesday]

Have run out of stock of RJ45's and looking to get a bulk pack online, it's been a while since I've had to buy any and I'm mostly seeing packs of the 'pass-thru' type - does nobody actually use end-on snips anymore?? Also, do you need a specific crimper or can you still snip the ends off neatly in a pass-thru?

these guys sell the ones you're talking about in packs of 50. RJ45 8 Position 8 Contact Plug For Cat5e Cable - https://bownetcms.co.uk/shop/structured-cabling-systems/copper-systems/plugs-and-boots/rj45-8-position-8-contact-plug-for-cat5e-cable/