Monday 28 March 2016

How to crimp a ring terminal?

The best way to attain secure connections in electrical applications is to use ring terminals. These products are available in different variants such as non insulated or insulated with different configurations. The insulations on the terminals are made of nylon or vinyl.
These terminals play an important role during the wiring installation and repair process. However, it is important to crimp them properly, here are a few ways how you can effectively crimp them.

.Choose One:
You can choose the appropriate one from uninsulated or insulated terminals depending upon your needs and budget. To save money, you can go for non-insulated ones. While choosing insulated terminals, nylon insulation provides better quality but vinyl turns out to be a bit more economical.

.Right Crimping Tool:
Not all crimping tools are the same. It is always a good idea to read some forums or purchasing guides online to choose the right crimping tool.

.Strip The Wire:
Always strip the wire in proper recommended length. Measuring the length of the insulation in the terminal is a good idea. The stripped copper wire is placed inside and crimped. The stripping tool is usually found with the crimping tool. In case your crimping tool doesn’t have a stripped, it is recommended to buy a stripped one separately.

.Wire Insertion:
One the stripped wire is inserted in the end of terminal, press it in a firm manner till you achieve perfect insulation for your terminal. Never leave the wire exposed to ensure your safety.

.Crimp The Terminals:
Choose the part that is meant for crimping in a specific size wire. You can find the crimping end at the nose or head. The numbers written on the tool guide you for the size of wire that you want to crimp.

Make sure the end of terminal is placed properly in the crimping tool at the correct size with the casing in the middle of rise. Close the tool to grip the casing and then squeeze it tightly. Double check if the crimp was successful by gently pulling the wire. The crimp is successful if wire doesn’t come off.

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