015: CRIMPING STANDARD AVIATION WIRE TERMINALS USING SIMPLE CRIMPER

This video shows you how to crimp standard aviation quality wire terminals using the standard type of crimper. NOTE: While these crimpers are much cheaper than the certified kind, they are not the standard automotive crimpers. They have dies specific and appropriate to these terminals.

[dougalan]

Finally! I must have watched a hundred videos on crimping, and this is the only one that has a proper explanation of which is the wire side of the crimper. Not even the few crimpers with instructions really mentions it. I guess everybody assumes you just know this. I've been in electronics for 40 years, and only just now bought a set of ratcheting crimpers. Thanks for this video!

[wdgdingguo]

Finally a video that shows me the reason for the 2 sides of the jaw... Thanks!

[chabat]

I just bought a crimper like this, not the same brand though.  I have been watching lots of crimping videos on youtube, many were of poor quality in many ways.  I want to compliment you on your video.  It is clear, easy to see, well lit.  Your explanations identifying the sides and parts crimping tool, were excellent.  All the other videos didn't cover this level of detail.  Now I understand how to use this tool.  Great job!

[Renato_De_Bulhoes]

I'm brazilian. I have watched a lot of videos of crimping in my language and in english but the best one is yours. And it's the only one I've read the comments too because of that. Excellent !

[JonHeckendorf]

Clear and concise. I've been working on aircraft systems for most of my working life and if I haven't done something for awhile, I will always do a review before making potentially costly mistakes. Even for something as simple as crimping wire terminals. The reason, I'm here. Thanks for taking the time (which is money) to produce this. For what it's worth, I can't understand why the nearly 58-thousand who have watched this didn't give this a thumbs up. I did.

[ddistrbd]

I just bought a crimper and was looking for a straight answer to my question which is: which side does the wire go in? I searched on YouTube, couldn't find my answer until I watched your video, thank you for your logical and to the point explanation.

[robwalker]

Great tips! I had been struggling to get the perfect crimp with my new tool and this video gave me exactly the information I needed. I now get professional looking crimps every time. Thanks!

[julianblackburn]

Very good video - the only one I have found which explains the difference between the front and back of the jaws. Very helpful, well done!

[shay]

Hi 
as a mechanical engineer doing a lot of working at home and in my 72 beetle, i got to say that this video is the best explain for how to crimp, it is professional, i  sew it last week and insist of finding him again spending 10 min just because he is great and very detailed, great work 
thx 

[Houdinii]

good video. bought a set of crimpers off the snap on truck with replaceable jaws and could not figure out why insulated and open barrel jaws both had 2 sized parts on the front and back never knew what side to crimp with now i know how to do it.

[Proer]

Ha! One of the better videos on crimping insulated terminals.

[addyikmal]

Have an assessment for B1 licence tomorrow. Great video explaining the process and the terms correctly!

[johnrieley]

Fantastic detailed and accurate explanation by natural teacher who is clear. I can now crimp terminals and know what to look for. Thanks so much.

[leonardogranados]

Very professional lady. Thanks for your video.

[Rich-icwl]

Excellent video - quality explaination of how to crimp along with what direction you place the thanks!!

[KTFG]

Good video and explanation.
Even some of the OEM crimper videos show crimping incorrectly from the wrong side.

[a.k.]

Great video explaining the sides of the die set to enter.
Which crimp position or rotation makes the best crimp?
Should the seam in the crimp always face the upper fixed jaw? Does it make a difference if the seam faces the lower moving jaw? Finally does your crimper tool's lower moving jaw have 1/16" side to side movement?

[odahithedubious]

Very well done! I'd recommend these types of terminals, the nylon insulated type, over the vinyl insulated ones. In my experience, (we order from McMaster-Carr) the vinyl insulated terminals do not have the secondary insulation supporting "sleeve" at the rear of the terminal. The nylon ones cost a bit more, but are worth it for durable connections. The vinyl insulation is opaque, the nylon is more transparent, allowing you to better see what you're doing.

[nakulverma]

Exceptionally well explained and illustrated. Much appreciated Jenny thank you.

[timcook]

Great video describing which side is which, and why. However, the clocking is very important as well having the split on the top (or bottom)-- even for brazed terminals, as shown but not communicated.