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molex crimping tool
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:38 pm
by johnM
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
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:10 pm
by C Rule
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:14 pm
by johnM
am i reading it correct? The pliers seem to be about £200 each
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:18 pm
by C Rule
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:27 pm
by C Rule
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:32 pm
by johnM
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:43 pm
by C Rule
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:38 am
by Ian Melville
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.
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:00 am
by rans6andrew
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.....
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:22 pm
by johnM
Great. Thanks !
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:19 am
by Rob Swain
You beat me to it Andrew.