Crimp tool for 0.250 Spade terminals - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: DeanA
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 06, 2021, 11:03:57 pm
content: Can anyone recommend a decent crimp tool for the 0.250, 6.3mm non insulated spade terminals like this" alt="" class="bbc_img" /> preferably available locally in Australia.I found this one at E14https://au.element14.com/duratool/ht-230c-ht-236c/crimp-tool-inter-lockingnon/dp/3126341which looks correct from the photo's and the price is good, but not 100% sure if that is suitable for the faston 250 type spade terminals.The manufacturer specific one I found at digikey, 755414-1, is $5000. Or I found "47417 CRIMP TOOL, FASTON 250 SERIES TERMINALS" at E14 but that's $800, both way over my budget.

author: VK3DRB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2021, 11:32:31 am
content: Some crimp tools are hideously expensive, eh.Rocky Electronics in Melbourne sells this...https://www.rockby.com.au/catresultsSql_12.cfm?Stock_no=21037I use one for 6.3mm spade terminals with plastic sleeves, and it works a treat. It might work for your terminal without the sleeve.I have also found good quality crimping tools on eBay (and there is a lot of rubbish there too).Failing that, there are companies in Melbourne who provide a crimping service. They have automated crimping machines.

author: DeanA
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2021, 09:15:40 pm
content: Quote from: VK3DRB on December 07, 2021, 11:32:31 amThanks, I've got one of those crimpers for the insulated terminals which works great. It's the uninsulated spade terminals I need a crimper for, it should simultaneously crimp to the wire and strain relief to the wire insulation. I'll give that Duratool HT-230C one from Element 14 a go, I just can't find enough information to decide if it's the correct one. These uninsulated spade terminals are very common so I thought there would be a few decent quality crimpers available for them.Regards,Dean.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 07, 2021, 09:29:08 pm
content: You could try Rhino Tools, they generally have a good assortment of crimpers and reasonable prices as well.https://rhinotools.com.au

author: WattsThat
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2021, 09:45:12 pm
content: Not a big fan of Amazon but... perhaps this is available in Oz either through Amazon or others:https://www.amazon.com.au/Glarks-Self-Adjusting-Terminals-0-5-1-5mm%C2%B2-Connectors/dp/B07KVFKXS6/ref=sr_1_1

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2021, 12:07:53 am
content: @WattsThat:Limited wire size, though.The best low cost tool for crimping 6.3 mm connectors was the YYT-11, but it's apparently obsolete. I still have/use mine, it's brilliant.Takes 0.5...6 mm2wires and cost 35 Euro (back then).Some research is needed by the OP here. But crimping 6.3 mm connectors can't really be a problem, they are in billions of cars out there.Look to automotive tool suppliers instead of electronics, that should bring better results.Cheers.

author: DeanA
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2021, 01:27:11 am
content: Quote from: Benta on December 08, 2021, 12:07:53 amThanks, yes that YYT-11 looks to be good, but as you say obsolete. The Duratool HT-230C one from Element 14 looks correct from the photo's, I'll get one of those, thanks for the help.

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2021, 10:47:55 pm
content: That one looks OK. Good luck.