Crimp Tool for Molex connectors

iratnl · 17th April 2008, 05:00

Thanks for all you replies.

I ended up getting one of these :-
Rapid Electronics - Crimping tool for PCB connectors

It's amazing how many different views there are on soldering ! I think I'll crimp first, then apply a little solder to the tip of the wire/connector.

keith_d · 17th April 2008, 06:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by iratnl)

Thanks for all you replies.

I ended up getting one of these :-
Rapid Electronics - Crimping tool for PCB connectors

It's amazing how many different views there are on soldering ! I think I'll crimp first, then apply a little solder to the tip of the wire/connector.

I'll add my 2 pennies worth here too. I'd tin the wire, crimp the front section, melt the solder, then crimp the strain relief onto the insulation. Otherwise the hot strain relief melts the insulation and loses its grip. The wire then keeps flexing where it enters the solder and eventually cracks.

In a 'breather there's not much movement so it shouldn't be a problem, but I'd be pretty paranoid if it was mine.

Keith.

The question is not, "Are you paranoid?", the question is, "Are you paranoid enough??".

Stephane · 17th April 2008, 06:27

Hi,

I don't solder after crimping, I'm using glue to make it water-proof. And it works.

paulraymaekers · 17th April 2008, 09:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Stephane)

Hi,

I don't solder after crimping, I'm using glue to make it water-proof. And it works.

hi stéphane,

it will work in ?? % of time, but how much??

w've crimped .. some thousends contacts, and if a few % fails after a year, clients are not happy :-)

paul

Hanssing · 17th April 2008, 16:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by paulraymaekers)

w've crimped .. some thousends contacts, and if a few % fails after a year, clients are not happy :-)

Paul, I was never really

unhappy.

Helps when you prvide great service, and let me crimp and solder them myself, by supplying the goldplated connectors

. Didnt have to ship it all back.

Nicolai

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iratnl Tecreational Diver Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastbourne, UK Posts: 118	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors Thanks for all you replies. I ended up getting one of these :- Rapid Electronics - Crimping tool for PCB connectors It's amazing how many different views there are on soldering ! I think I'll crimp first, then apply a little solder to the tip of the wire/connector.
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keith_d New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 6	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors Quote: (Originally Posted by iratnl) Thanks for all you replies. I ended up getting one of these :- Rapid Electronics - Crimping tool for PCB connectors It's amazing how many different views there are on soldering ! I think I'll crimp first, then apply a little solder to the tip of the wire/connector. I'll add my 2 pennies worth here too. I'd tin the wire, crimp the front section, melt the solder, then crimp the strain relief onto the insulation. Otherwise the hot strain relief melts the insulation and loses its grip. The wire then keeps flexing where it enters the solder and eventually cracks. In a 'breather there's not much movement so it shouldn't be a problem, but I'd be pretty paranoid if it was mine. Keith. The question is not, "Are you paranoid?", the question is, "Are you paranoid enough??".
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Stephane Stéphane Acounis Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 773	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors Hi, I don't solder after crimping, I'm using glue to make it water-proof. And it works. __________________ Stéphane
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paulraymaekers rEvo's daddy Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 1,498	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors Quote: (Originally Posted by Stephane) Hi, I don't solder after crimping, I'm using glue to make it water-proof. And it works. hi stéphane, it will work in ?? % of time, but how much?? w've crimped .. some thousends contacts, and if a few % fails after a year, clients are not happy :-) paul __________________ www.rEvo-rebreathers.com .... the earth is flat, Elvis is alive, and radial scrubbers give longer dwell time than axials...
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Hanssing flap-flop ..... flap-flop Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 407	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors Quote: (Originally Posted by paulraymaekers) w've crimped .. some thousends contacts, and if a few % fails after a year, clients are not happy :-) Paul, I was never really unhappy. Helps when you prvide great service, and let me crimp and solder them myself, by supplying the goldplated connectors . Didnt have to ship it all back. Nicolai __________________ Woohooo - I can change my rEvo! Its going to be bitchin' tricked out piece of gear
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