Wiring tools source needed

[bvandiepenbos]

hey guys,
OK!... I just spent way to many hours crimping those stupid little terminal for stepper motor plugs!
Could someone give me a source for the "proper" crimping tools?
I know they are expensive, but I am willing to invest in the right tool(s) since I probably will be doing many more.

Also the extraction tool for removing molex pins.


Thanks
~*Brian

[BeeAmaker]

Apr 2, 2014 21:46:47 GMT -5 bvandiepenbos said:

hey guys,
OK!... I just spent way to many hours crimping those stupid little terminal for stepper motor plugs!
Could someone give me a source for the "proper" crimping tools?
I know they are expensive, but I am willing to invest in the right tool(s) since I probably will be doing many more.

Also the extraction tool for removing molex pins.


Thanks
~*Brian

These work good for small pins, they are a generic crimper but the correct tool would depend on what brand of connectors you are using.
For Molex (and I assume these are for the motor type connectors)
Crimp tool
Insertion tool
Extraction tool

Unfortunately there isn't a "on crimp tool" that fits all. I have about 109 pairs of crimpers and I still run into pins that I can't crimp well with any of them. Same with the extraction tool. Molex web site will usually show links to the tools you need designed for the connectors and pins you ware using.

[jimustanguitar]

forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=4342

Here's a link to the tool that I've been using and a tutorial video that helped me a lot.


*edit*  That tool isn't available from the same seller anymore, but you can still find it if you search for HT-225D.

[bvandiepenbos]

ouch! $345.00 for the crimper

the extraction tool I am wanting is not for motor plugs, but the plugs like are on a typical ATX power supply, the 4,6,or 8 pin, some have round pins others are D shaped.

Thanks Glenn


Jim, Eric told me you had a tool to remove those pins, where did you get it?

[bvandiepenbos]

Thanks for the link Jim.

[BeeAmaker]

I got a pair of those from Jameco a while back, but haven't tried them yet.
www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_338678_-1

[BeeAmaker]

Extraction tool for the Molex Micro-Fit (ATX power supply)
www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/0011030043_APPLICATION_TOOLIN.xml&part=active/0430300001_CRIMP_TERMINALS.xml

[jimustanguitar]

Apr 3, 2014 8:16:09 GMT -5 bvandiepenbos said:

Jim, Eric told me you had a tool to remove those pins, where did you get it?

Your boy's lying, all I use is a paperclip

Eric is thinking of this one www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062447 I don't have anything special for the mini connectors.

[BeeAmaker]

Apr 3, 2014 8:26:05 GMT -5 BeeAmaker said:

I got a pair of those from Jameco a while back, but haven't tried them yet.
www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_338678_-1

I just tried these out today and I must say they crimp rather well.

However I had to place the pin into the crimper fist, then insert the wire. It's very hard to hold onto the wire and pin while trying to line the pin up in the crimpers.

[jimustanguitar]

Check out the video that I linked to. The trick that helped me was to use a regular pair of needle nose pliers to squeeze the strain relief tabs around the insulation. That holds it all together while you get everything lined up in the tool.

[BeeAmaker]

Apr 4, 2014 15:09:12 GMT -5 jimustanguitar said:

Check out the video that I linked to. The trick that helped me was to use a regular pair of needle nose pliers to squeeze the strain relief tabs around the insulation. That holds it all together while you get everything lined up in the tool.

Yes, but that is yet another step. Taking more time. It's ok whne you just doing a few, but when doing a lot it adds up.

[bvandiepenbos]

thanks!
I am ordering one.