molex crimping tool

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:38 pm

Hi

does anyone know where to get a tool for crimping molex and other multi-connector pins at a sensible price please. I cannot find one anywhere.

I have found a video on youtube of exactly the tool but not where to get it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmTokBT- ... re=related

cheers
john massey

C Rule · Post by **C Rule** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:10 pm

John
Have you tried RS components
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/sear ... 3910&Nty=1

Cheers
Colin

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:14 pm

am i reading it correct? The pliers seem to be about £200 each

C Rule · Post by **C Rule** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:18 pm

I didn't read that far!
How about going and talking to a small prototyping electronics firm local to you, its the sort of thing they might have.

C Rule · Post by **C Rule** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:27 pm

What sort of molex plug are you hoping to make up? In the past I have made up some of the large pinned sort using a normal crimping tool and then assembling the plug subsequently.

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:32 pm

they are smallish pins. If you look at the video you will see the pins that I am trying to crimp.
I can find crimpers in the US. Surely there must be some hobby tools available in the UK ! I've tried google and ebay without success though.

C Rule · Post by **C Rule** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:43 pm

John

Just found this, any good?

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_1993.html

and this

http://www.zbtools.co.uk/crimping.htm

Ian Melville · Post by **Ian Melville** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:38 am

johnM wrote:I can find crimpers in the US.

Arn't they call 'Hairdressers" in the UK

On a more serious note. These sorts of tools are a pain due to the fact you only need then once in a while, yet cost the earth. Wouldn't it be nice if the LAA had a tool kit that we could hire for a small contribution plus delivery?
I did hear a rumour once there was a fund for such items already in existence?

The tool in the video should not cost anywhere near 200 notes. I have quite a few crimp tools, but not this one.

rans6andrew · Post by **rans6andrew** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:00 am

I got mine, MP71, from vehicle wiring products. see

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... crimps.php

it has done all of the general wiring connectors on my Zodiac and several things I have wired up in my day job.

VWP also have a good range of lights, switches and relays etc appropriate for 12V aircraft systems. I particularly like their electric window switches when used for electric trimmers, compare the prices with aviation suppliers for similar parts!

Rans6.....

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:22 pm

Great. Thanks !

Rob Swain · Post by **Rob Swain** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:19 am

rans6andrew wrote:I got mine, MP71, from vehicle wiring products. see

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... crimps.php

You beat me to it Andrew.