Ampseal crimping

[Healey3000]

Hi,

How have you managed to crimp the pins on an Ampseal connector? The OE tool is frightfully expensive; is there an alternative tool that works well enough?

Is soldering an option at all?

Thanks.

[9secz]

If they are interchangeable with Deutsch DTM series, I bought a crimper for Deutsch contacts from Ladd Industries that was only ridiculously expensive at $140, not insanely expensive like $1140. This was 10 years ago.

https://laddinc.com/product/?sku=DTT-20-00

Jeff

[Healey3000]

If they are interchangeable with Deutsch DTM series, I bought a crimper for Deutsch contacts from Ladd Industries that was only ridiculously expensive at $140, not insanely expensive like $1140. This was 10 years ago.

https://laddinc.com/product/?sku=DTT-20-00

Jeff

Not familiar with this line but they have limited positions. Good for inline connections. Perhaps they share contacts with the DT and other series. I'll take a look; thanks.

[DaveEFI]

Crimp tools specifically for one connector can be insanely expensive. Mainly because they are made in such small quantities. But ones not specifically for one type may well be ok - assuming it is for the correct wire gauge. Usually a type which will do just one of the two crimps at once rather than both together.

Something like this:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Automotive-CR ... 27e9254fe3

[Healey3000]

Crimp tools specifically for one connector can be insanely expensive. Mainly because they are made in such small quantities. But ones not specifically for one type may well be ok - assuming it is for the correct wire gauge. Usually a type which will do just one of the two crimps at once rather than both together.

Something like this:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Automotive-CR ... 27e9254fe3

I've wondered about the generic types. If the die shapes are the same then it should be fine.

Thanks.

[DaveEFI]

Yes - problem with some cheap tools is the dies ain't well made - the best ones will be machined from tool steel.

[gary_808]

I got mine off eBay around £25-30 used them many times always crimp well, just make sure the right die shape to curl the 'legs' over, if it's the round pins the tools are crazy priced and I just solder them even at work.