I've never stripped a cable with the crimping tool before. Does this crimper do a good job at that?
1048447
This one is for flat cables; I use it with round but round you have to be careful, if you only do round, I would choose the right one for round cable, if you use flat, this is a great tool. I will buy flat from now on by the way, it is way easier to insert into the RJ connector that with the round ones.
1048448
Yes it does. For stripping cables I really have not found much difference between any crimping tools. They all use the same design with a small razor blade. You need to be careful to not cut the wires inside the cable itself but that is similar for most tools. For it's price, it works well.
1048449
hey Zack! although this tool will strip the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable I never use this. not sure whether you know this or not and pardon me if I'm stating the obvious but you don't strip the individual strands on Cat5 cable. anyway, I use a little yellow cable stripper to "strip" the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable, if you like I can find it for you, it's a simple yellow plastic tool that's around $7 I think. you place the Cat5 cable in the tool, it clamps down and you twist the tool around the cable 2-3 times, works well. I've never used the tripper in the crimping tools, they always cut into the strands too much imo
1048450
I used it once or twice to strip cable and it worked fine. However, I find it's easier to just score the cable jacket with a utility knife and pull the scored piece off. The crimper works excellent. I've ran Cat5 to multiple rooms and have no issues with the connections.
1048451
hey Zack! although this tool will strip the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable I never use this. not sure whether you know this or not and pardon me if I'm stating the obvious but you don't strip the individual strands on Cat5 cable. anyway, I use a little yellow cable stripper to "strip" the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable, if you like I can find it for you, it's a simple yellow plastic tool that's around $7 I think. you place the Cat5 cable in the tool, it clamps down and you twist the tool around the cable 2-3 times, works well. I've never used the tripper in the crimping tools, they always cut into the strands too much imo hey Zack! although this tool will strip the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable I never use this. not sure whether you know this or not and pardon me if I'm stating the obvious but you don't strip the individual strands on Cat5 cable. anyway, I use a little yellow cable stripper to "strip" the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable, if you like I can find it for you, it's a simple yellow plastic tool that's around $7 I think. you place the Cat5 cable in the tool, it clamps down and you twist the tool around the cable 2-3 times, works well. I've never used the tripper in the crimping... » Read More hey Zack! although this tool will strip the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable I never use this. not sure whether you know this or not and pardon me if I'm stating the obvious but you don't strip the individual strands on Cat5 cable. anyway, I use a little yellow cable stripper to "strip" the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable, if you like I can find it for you, it's a simple yellow plastic tool that's around $7 I think. you place the Cat5 cable in the tool, it clamps down and you twist the tool around the cable 2-3 times, works well. I've never used the tripper in the crimping tools, they always cut into the strands too much imo « Show Less
411760
I would highly recommend using a crimping tool, the Signstek A-2546 does a good job for the price.
2106690
It has the ability to crimp yes, but I just use a Lee factory crimp die when I want the crimp.
1542401
I have both. Both crimp very well. But if your looking for a crimper that can cut the ends of the wire off its perfect. Saves lots of time for me.
45400
Sorry for delay, The crimper works on Molex open Barrel connectors and may work on other Mfg. connectors but if it doesn't you may be able to replace the die with the right ones
1255831
Platinum Tools 100054C Clamshell EZ-RJPRO HD Crimp Tool I went with a higher grade crimping tool that did everything I needed. Wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money when I was shopping around, but after cabling my entire house I was happy I went with this model instead of one of the lower cost ones. It cuts, strips, crimps easily and quickly. Hope this helps, Dan.
500029
The manufacturer does indicate that the tool is capable of crimping pins for wires from 30 AWG up to 18 AWG, so it should be capable of handling the connector you've specified
1848850
yes - but it takes getting use to - I've cut/trimmed TV coax cables with this tool & it took a lot of practiceand cable pieces to get it where I wanted it - try it on scrap pieces first - Don't risk your main cable until you get use to it
1267062
I used the PPC Ex6xLPlus, and they work great with this cable. If you have never used stripping and crimping tools before, perform a few test runs, before performing the final installation. Also, this cable does work with HD.
1156946
no, the smallest ive been able to strip is 14 awg., its great on all wire bigger then 14 guage til u get up to about 400 mcm then its worth just stripping by hand
411756
no, not really. This tool does an excellent job ...can take or leave the plastic side mounted terminal holder. You can, with care, some skill and a decent set of crimp pliers, achieve a similar quality of crimp. Soldering with a big soldering iron may also be an option, once the tangs are wrapped over your wire. No matter what the method, the use of an anti corrosive/sealant is an excellent idea if connector is outdoors, as backside of an MC4 might not seal out the elements completely.
1347844
The cable does not come with connectors. Yes I would purchase a crimping tool
631314
Yes, you can crimp with standard crimper. Before you crimp, you need to trim the excess wires, then pull wires back inside the plug and crimp.
811060
I've used it for both the pass-through style connectors and regular connectors and it works fine. We just went through a new install and terminated over 100 connections with this crimper, and it worked great. My business partner prefers the pass through connectors, I still prefer the traditional ones, but it works all the same.
1714631
Yes, this can crimp 1/2" OD hose. We've done it and it works very good. This is good tool.
1708555
I just opened my new tool, and it doens't strip anything. I've used the micro adjuster. I'm not sure if I have a defective grip, or if this is just crap. It's seems like most people find it useful, but I just consider this worthless.
388429
Hi Fleet,It would not allow you to strip a cable thinker than 5 mm in diameter, coaxial is not exceptional. It's kind of hard to strip the sheilded guitar cable but it's not impossible. You may want to consider TRENDnet TC-CT68 (8P/RJ-45, 6P/RJ-12, RJ-11 Crimp, Cut, and Strip Tool) at Amazon for $15.