Does anyone know...

[astral276]

...how to crimp these uninsulated spade terminals in the 'rolled crimp' fashion as per the image? I have two crimping tools and neither seem to be for this type. I know I can just squash them with a pair of pliers, but how are these crimps done properly (as you get on manufactured goods)?



I have searched the web but cannot find the info I want.

[HaleysComics]

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, it's a video on youtube showing a crimping tool used to fasten the terminal to the wire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhTbpNEbz_I

Here is another.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7TllS7fzB0

[astral276]

Ta, so looks like I need another set of crimp pliers if I want a pretty crimp.

[HaleysComics]

Yeah, they know how to take our money lol. Someone needs to invent one tool for all crimping purposes.

[CopperLocker]

I don't think this type of connector is meant to be crimped. I use these for stereos and wiring not meant to have any stress.

[CopperLocker]

My bad Astral. Are you crimping the electrical wires. If so have you checked the Grainger Co. They have a lot of tools for specialty projects.

[terry5732]

Use your present crimper and hide with shrink tube

[astral276]

Use your present crimper and hide with shrink tube

Must be a real mess under your carpets at home.

I know I can make a serviceable joint, it just goes against my aircraft engineering background to do a less than spot on job - even on a lawn mower.

[terry5732]

or get the right kind of connectors for your crimper