Using the right crimping tools and connectors is good. However, ensuring that a crimp joint is securely connected and functioning properly is an extremely important part of the crimping process. Usually, a visual inspection isn’t enough to verify the quality...
Working on electrical wires without the right tools can be intimidating. Tasks such as connecting wires to terminals or making cable connections require using unique tools such as crimping tools, wire cutters and strippers to get the best results. Not...
When dealing with electrical components or connections, you’re more likely to join wires and use connectors at some point. Any of these tasks will require you to do crimping (join wire to wire or wire to terminal). However, you’ll need...
If you've tried joining a wire to another electrical component, you know it's not as easy a task as it sounds, especially when you need a secure connection. There are different ways to do it, but crimping is the most...
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes are common in most residential projects for plumbing applications. Thanks to their fantastic flexible nature: they’re easy to fit, and you can cut them in almost any size needed. Installing these pipes is easy, but you...
If you’re into DIY projects related to electronics, jewelry, and plumbing, or you’re a professional in any of these fields, the term crimping may not be new. What exactly is crimping? It’s a process of joining pieces of materials (often...
