Crimp Tool for Molex connectors

iratnl · 15th April 2008, 07:26

Can anyone recommend a crimp tool for crimping the molex connectors onto the bare wires; these are the small connectors used on the KISS; I need to install a new computer.

I know you can get a pukka tool for about £180 !, but is it possible to do a decent job with a cheaper 'generic' crimping tool.

Or should I just solder the connectors on to the wire ....

***Beanie*** · 15th April 2008, 07:31

I've used pliers before sucessfullly not the neatest I'd admit.
i thought the crimps where £30 ish.

Don't solder them though will leave you a stress point.

paulraymaekers · 15th April 2008, 07:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

I've used pliers before sucessfullly not the neatest I'd admit.
i thought the crimps where £30 ish.

Don't solder them though will leave you a stress point.

DO solder them, or after a while you will have a bad electrical connection!!

anyone ever encountered a failure because of 'stress point'?? not to my knowlegde, and never when you fix the cells on a fixed position

regards
paul

lizardland · 15th April 2008, 08:04

If you're careful you can do an ok job with pliers with a very fine tip, like some small wire cutters, and a bit of care.

SimonK · 15th April 2008, 19:04

You need a crimp tool for non insulated connectors

There are a few here, I have used the cheapo ( D1 ) one its a bit of a faff but does the job.

VWP - crimping tools for non insulated terminals

Simon

USSMEG · 15th April 2008, 20:04

I'm pretty sure it a HTR2262, I have it someplace, and/or will check at work tomorrow. I crimp them and then touch them with a little solder after the crimp.
Later Paul

USSMEG · 16th April 2008, 18:04

I just saw this and it has the HTR# 2262a in it also.

Paul

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...ken-a-bit.html

silentscuba · 16th April 2008, 21:04

The proper crimping tool is: The DigiKey part number is WM9915-ND and is about $230 USD, I just purchased one from Digikey.

Here is a link: TOOL HAND CRIMP .100 TERM RACHET - 11-01-0185

paulraymaekers · 16th April 2008, 21:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by silentscuba)

The proper crimping tool is: The DigiKey part number is WM9915-ND and is about $230 USD, I just purchased one from Digikey.

Here is a link: TOOL HAND CRIMP .100 TERM RACHET - 11-01-0185

hi Curt, don't forget it to tip it with solder after the crimping

best regards
paul

silentscuba · 17th April 2008, 02:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by paulraymaekers)

hi Curt, don't forget it to tip it with solder after the crimping

best regards
paul

Always, solder is good!!!!

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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	Crimp Tool for Molex connectors Can anyone recommend a crimp tool for crimping the molex connectors onto the bare wires; these are the small connectors used on the KISS; I need to install a new computer. I know you can get a pukka tool for about £180 !, but is it possible to do a decent job with a cheaper 'generic' crimping tool. Or should I just solder the connectors on to the wire ....
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*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,247	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors I've used pliers before sucessfullly not the neatest I'd admit. i thought the crimps where £30 ish. Don't solder them though will leave you a stress point. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk 0871 242 7808
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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 Beanie) I've used pliers before sucessfullly not the neatest I'd admit. i thought the crimps where £30 ish. Don't solder them though will leave you a stress point. DO solder them, or after a while you will have a bad electrical connection!! anyone ever encountered a failure because of 'stress point'?? not to my knowlegde, and never when you fix the cells on a fixed position regards 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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lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,302	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors If you're careful you can do an ok job with pliers with a very fine tip, like some small wire cutters, and a bit of care. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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SimonK Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cumbria UK Posts: 231	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors You need a crimp tool for non insulated connectors There are a few here, I have used the cheapo ( D1 ) one its a bit of a faff but does the job. VWP - crimping tools for non insulated terminals Simon Last edited by SimonK : 15th April 2008 at 21:17. Reason: added part No.
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USSMEG USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 290	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors I'm pretty sure it a HTR2262, I have it someplace, and/or will check at work tomorrow. I crimp them and then touch them with a little solder after the crimp. Later Paul
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USSMEG USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 290	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors I just saw this and it has the HTR# 2262a in it also. Paul http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...ken-a-bit.html
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silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 590	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors The proper crimping tool is: The DigiKey part number is WM9915-ND and is about $230 USD, I just purchased one from Digikey. Here is a link: TOOL HAND CRIMP .100 TERM RACHET - 11-01-0185 __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com Last edited by silentscuba : 16th April 2008 at 21:06.
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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 silentscuba) The proper crimping tool is: The DigiKey part number is WM9915-ND and is about $230 USD, I just purchased one from Digikey. Here is a link: TOOL HAND CRIMP .100 TERM RACHET - 11-01-0185 hi Curt, don't forget it to tip it with solder after the crimping best regards 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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silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 590	Re: Crimp Tool for Molex connectors Quote: (Originally Posted by paulraymaekers) hi Curt, don't forget it to tip it with solder after the crimping best regards paul Always, solder is good!!!! __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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