When a crimping tool is used on a terminal, two crimps take place at the same time. One is the electrical connection between conductor and terminal. The other is the insulation crimp which provides strain relief against vibration and tension. It is important that the electrical connection is gas tight without any voids between the wire strands and the terminal. If there any voids present, then corrosion can occur causing resistance and excessive heat which damages the electrical connection. Using a good quality crimping tool will ensure that a full, gas tight crimp is produced preventing future deterioration of the electrical connection and insulation breakage

From Molex a low cost ServiceGrade manual crimping tool with a sturdy construction tested to a minimum of 1000 cycles. This crimping tool consists of two ergonomically designed, anti-slip, soft grip handles with a small handle spread making the tool comfortable to use. The crimping jaws contain a range of conductor and insulation profiles and can accommodate a range of material thicknesses and conductor barrel lengths making this crimp tool a versatile solution for a wide range of crimping requirements

• Service life of 1000 cycles
• Easy to use
• Ergonomically designed handles with small handle spread for comfortable use
• Accepts a wide range of material thicknesses and barrel lengths

This ServiceGrade hand crimping tool is ideal for use in low volume field repairs and prototyping and is commonly used by electrical contractors and technicians.

What Terminals can these Crimping Tools be used with?
This ServiceGrade hand crimping is for use with Molex open barrel crimp terminals with a wire size range from 24 AWG to 14 AWG
The crimping jaws accept material thicknesses from 0.15 mm to 0.40 mm and conductor barrel lengths from 2 mm to 3.5 mm

Efficiently crimp your open barrel cables with this standard hand crimp tool from Molex’s ServiceGrade range. Its strong jaws use pressure to clamp down on the terminals, creating an air-tight and reliable crimp that's resistant to moisture and contaminants. The handles are made of a comfortable, anti-slip rubber material with an ergonomic design for safety and comfort during use. For versatility, the tool accepts wire sizes of 24 to 14AWG (American Wire Gauge) and conductor barrel lengths of 2 to 3.5mm, making it suitable for a range of low-volume electrical repairs.

• Long service life of up to 1000 cycles for long-lasting, reliable performance
• Multiple terminal insulation profiles provide strain relief and allow for greater flexibility without breakage

• Cable installations
• Electrical terminals
• Machine repair operations

To keep the tool in good working condition, it's recommended to periodically remove dust and other contaminants using a brush or lint-free cloth. You should also keep the handles closed when not in use to prevent damage to the crimping dies.

Molex Hand Crimping Tools