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» Crimp tool for hex and square crimps, marked with crimp sizes.
A sometimes-overlooked issue relating to crimping is the use of the right materials to avoid fracturing or damage. If the crimp tube is too hard it can cut into the cable. Annealing connector parts such as crimp tubes and crimp contacts during manufacturing alters the microstructure of the materials they are produced from, reducing hardness, increasing ductility, and helping to eliminate internal stresses. High-quality connectors tend to be manufactured with annealed or zone annealed crimp tubes and crimp contacts, which, being softer, are less likely to cause damage during the crimping process and are not so prone to fracturing.
» Use of high-quality connectors with annealed crimp tubes and contacts reduces the likelihood of fracturing when crimping.
Reputable connector manufacturers will not only take materials into consideration in development of their products but will also be able to provide details of the precise crimp sizes and shapes for their connectors and recommend a suitable crimp tool for terminating them correctly.
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