---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 08/04/17: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:52 AM - 2 AWG crimping tool (Achille) 2. 10:04 AM - Re: 2 AWG crimping tool (John Tipton) 3. 10:24 AM - Re: 2 AWG crimping tool (Charlie England) 4. 11:07 AM - Re: 2 AWG crimping tool (Kent or Jackie Ashton) 5. 11:13 AM - Re: 2 AWG crimping tool (Robert Reed) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:52:10 AM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: 2 AWG crimping tool From: "Achille" Hello, I have a question about crimping 2 AWG wire. I was wiring my plane and it came the time to wire my 2 AWG cable. For that I bought a crimping tool, this : (Not the best I agree) http://www.electricianstoolsonline.com/mini-hex-crimper-6mm2-to-50mm2 We can see that is for : 6mm, 10mm, 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm Hexagonal crimp My cable was a 2 AWG mil spec and my terminal is bought on the same website bandc-aero. I tried to crimp one with the 25mm2 jaw (for me 2 AWG it's 32mm2 ?), cable looked well maintained but terminal was deformed. With on a side a sharp edge. So I crimped with the 50mm2, I performed a light traction test it seems to be ok terminal stay on the wire, but how could be sure that crimp is ok ? It not seems to be tightened with a good strong deformation. I ask the question because if it was on my car, I will see with time. But on my plane, even if I have two battery, (with one small wired with standard small temrinal) I don't want to try tings. Thank you in advance to sharing you experience on this subject. Good flight. Mickal [Wink] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471500#471500 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:04:57 AM PST US Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: 2 AWG crimping tool From: John Tipton For the price you can't beat this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tube-Terminals-Lugs-Battery-Cable-Wire-Crimping-Force-Hydraulic-Crimper-Tool-Kit-/132282830917?hash=item1eccabd045:g:kp8AAOSwSplZgvnD John Sent from my iPad ----x--O--x---- > On 4 Aug 2017, at 05:51 pm, "Achille" wrote: > > > Hello, > > I have a question about crimping 2 AWG wire. I was wiring my plane and it came the time to wire my 2 AWG cable. > > For that I bought a crimping tool, this : (Not the best I agree) > > http://www.electricianstoolsonline.com/mini-hex-crimper-6mm2-to-50mm2 > > We can see that is for : 6mm, 10mm, 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm > Hexagonal crimp > > My cable was a 2 AWG mil spec and my terminal is bought on the same website bandc-aero. > > I tried to crimp one with the 25mm2 jaw (for me 2 AWG it's 32mm2 ?), cable looked well maintained but terminal was deformed. With on a side a sharp edge. > > So I crimped with the 50mm2, I performed a light traction test it seems to be ok terminal stay on the wire, but how could be sure that crimp is ok ? It not seems to be tightened with a good strong deformation. > > I ask the question because if it was on my car, I will see with time. But on my plane, even if I have two battery, (with one small wired with standard small temrinal) I don't want to try tings. > > Thank you in advance to sharing you experience on this subject. > > Good flight. > Mickal [Wink] > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471500#471500 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:24:51 AM PST US Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: 2 AWG crimping tool From: Charlie England You can beat it pretty easily with a small propane torch (already in your tool box), some rosin core solder, a couple of inches of shrink tubing, and the knowledge that there's no more risk of fatigue damage with a properly soldered joint & downstream support, than there is with a crimped joint. ;-) On 8/4/2017 12:03 PM, John Tipton wrote: > > For the price you can't beat this: > > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tube-Terminals-Lugs-Battery-Cable-Wire-Crimping-Force-Hydraulic-Crimper-Tool-Kit-/132282830917?hash=item1eccabd045:g:kp8AAOSwSplZgvnD > > John > > Sent from my iPad > > ----x--O--x---- > >> On 4 Aug 2017, at 05:51 pm, "Achille" wrote: >> >> >> Hello, >> >> I have a question about crimping 2 AWG wire. I was wiring my plane and it came the time to wire my 2 AWG cable. >> >> For that I bought a crimping tool, this : (Not the best I agree) >> >> http://www.electricianstoolsonline.com/mini-hex-crimper-6mm2-to-50mm2 >> >> We can see that is for : 6mm, 10mm, 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm >> Hexagonal crimp >> >> My cable was a 2 AWG mil spec and my terminal is bought on the same website bandc-aero. >> >> I tried to crimp one with the 25mm2 jaw (for me 2 AWG it's 32mm2 ?), cable looked well maintained but terminal was deformed. With on a side a sharp edge. >> >> So I crimped with the 50mm2, I performed a light traction test it seems to be ok terminal stay on the wire, but how could be sure that crimp is ok ? It not seems to be tightened with a good strong deformation. >> >> I ask the question because if it was on my car, I will see with time. But on my plane, even if I have two battery, (with one small wired with standard small temrinal) I don't want to try tings. >> >> Thank you in advance to sharing you experience on this subject. >> >> Good flight. >> Mickal [Wink] --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:07:09 AM PST US Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: 2 AWG crimping tool From: Kent or Jackie Ashton I have crimped them similar to this method but I used a piece of steel with a half-hole for the anvil http://www.thebackshed.com/forum/printer_friendly_posts.asp?FID=4&TID=8298 Or do a google images search for crimp large cables and youll see lots of crimpers If you have a welding supplier nearby, they can crimp those large cables. Welding cable is often used in battery runs. Very tough and flexible. -Kent > On Aug 4, 2017, at 12:51 PM, Achille wrote: > > > Hello, > > I have a question about crimping 2 AWG wire. I was wiring my plane and it came the time to wire my 2 AWG cable. > > For that I bought a crimping tool, this : (Not the best I agree) > > http://www.electricianstoolsonline.com/mini-hex-crimper-6mm2-to-50mm2 > > We can see that is for : 6mm, 10mm, 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm > Hexagonal crimp > > My cable was a 2 AWG mil spec and my terminal is bought on the same website bandc-aero. > > I tried to crimp one with the 25mm2 jaw (for me 2 AWG it's 32mm2 ?), cable looked well maintained but terminal was deformed. With on a side a sharp edge. > > So I crimped with the 50mm2, I performed a light traction test it seems to be ok terminal stay on the wire, but how could be sure that crimp is ok ? It not seems to be tightened with a good strong deformation. > > I ask the question because if it was on my car, I will see with time. But on my plane, even if I have two battery, (with one small wired with standard small temrinal) I don't want to try tings. > > Thank you in advance to sharing you experience on this subject. > > Good flight. > Mickal [Wink] > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471500#471500 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:13:30 AM PST US Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: 2 AWG crimping tool From: Robert Reed Found similar at Harbor Freight an it works great. Bob Reed Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 4, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Kent or Jackie Ashton wrote: > > > I have crimped them similar to this method but I used a piece of steel with a half-hole for the anvil > http://www.thebackshed.com/forum/printer_friendly_posts.asp?FID=4&TID=8298 > > Or do a google images search for crimp large cables and youll see lots of crimpers > > If you have a welding supplier nearby, they can crimp those large cables. Welding cable is often used in battery runs. Very tough and flexible. > > -Kent >> On Aug 4, 2017, at 12:51 PM, Achille wrote: >> >> >> Hello, >> >> I have a question about crimping 2 AWG wire. I was wiring my plane and it came the time to wire my 2 AWG cable. >> >> For that I bought a crimping tool, this : (Not the best I agree) >> >> http://www.electricianstoolsonline.com/mini-hex-crimper-6mm2-to-50mm2 >> >> We can see that is for : 6mm, 10mm, 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm >> Hexagonal crimp >> >> My cable was a 2 AWG mil spec and my terminal is bought on the same website bandc-aero. >> >> I tried to crimp one with the 25mm2 jaw (for me 2 AWG it's 32mm2 ?), cable looked well maintained but terminal was deformed. With on a side a sharp edge. >> >> So I crimped with the 50mm2, I performed a light traction test it seems to be ok terminal stay on the wire, but how could be sure that crimp is ok ? It not seems to be tightened with a good strong deformation. >> >> I ask the question because if it was on my car, I will see with time. But on my plane, even if I have two battery, (with one small wired with standard small temrinal) I don't want to try tings. >> >> Thank you in advance to sharing you experience on this subject. >> >> Good flight. >> Mickal [Wink] >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471500#471500 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.