http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=370911918239&cmd=VIDESC
I have one of these, it works well and its cheap.
I have one of these, it works well and its cheap.
Where do I get cable crimpper for OO copper
I hope someone can give me a little advice on a problem in my conversion:
I've about got my '59 Berkeley SE328 mini-sports car (weight stripped is only 500 lb-- check it out on Google pics!) ready to put the battery modules in (7 Enerdel EC6S4PO modules, 3 in front, 4 in rear). Those next to each other have heavy flat busbar connectors supplied by Enerdel , but the f to r connection is with OO copper cable. I can't find a maker or seller of a big cable crimper to handle the OO size. DOES ANYONE know who makes such a unit-- not a big heavy duty industrial hydraulic one, but a light-service one like a big bold-cutter? Or what supplier I can order one from-- Harbor Freight has a medium one that only does up to single-O size. Thanks, -Chris Hager, in northern Virginia.
I've about got my '59 Berkeley SE328 mini-sports car (weight stripped is only 500 lb-- check it out on Google pics!) ready to put the battery modules in (7 Enerdel EC6S4PO modules, 3 in front, 4 in rear). Those next to each other have heavy flat busbar connectors supplied by Enerdel , but the f to r connection is with OO copper cable. I can't find a maker or seller of a big cable crimper to handle the OO size. DOES ANYONE know who makes such a unit-- not a big heavy duty industrial hydraulic one, but a light-service one like a big bold-cutter? Or what supplier I can order one from-- Harbor Freight has a medium one that only does up to single-O size. Thanks, -Chris Hager, in northern Virginia.
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http://www.waytekwire.com/item/460/CRIMP-TOOL-8-GA-TO-250-MCM/I hope someone can give me a little advice on a problem in my conversion:
I've about got my '59 Berkeley SE328 mini-sports car (weight stripped is only 500 lb-- check it out on Google pics!) ready to put the battery modules in (7 Enerdel EC6S4PO modules, 3 in front, 4 in rear). Those next to each other have heavy flat busbar connectors supplied by Enerdel , but the f to r connection is with OO copper cable. I can't find a maker or seller of a big cable crimper to handle the OO size. DOES ANYONE know who makes such a unit-- not a big heavy duty industrial hydraulic one, but a light-service one like a big bold-cutter? Or what supplier I can order one from-- Harbor Freight has a medium one that only does up to single-O size. Thanks, -Chris Hager, in northern Virginia.
http://www.waytekwire.com/item/462/CRIMPER-HAMMER-TOOL-8GA-4-0/
I'm not a big fan of the hammer crimper, but it does work. If you just have a few cables to make you could check with local welding supply shops in your area. They may make the cables for you or do the crimps for a few bucks.
I used a tool which looked a lot like the one winze suggested and the die sizes were not to usual standard. I was doing smaller lugs with it like #4 and could find a die which fit and it did work for the few I needed. I was not impressed with its quality and don't think it would have been sufficient or had the correct die to do 2/0. I can't say for sure it was the same tool, but check the die size before you buy if you can.
I bought one of these a while back, works great, does nice hex crimps.
Its a 12 ton unit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hydraulic-C...365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item35b0a2803d
Its a 12 ton unit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hydraulic-C...365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item35b0a2803d
Echoing this, except to add that you can get pretty decent crimps if you bolt the hammer crimper to a piece of wood or metal and use a 3lb "drilling" hammer (like a mini sledge) to hit the piston instead of a common 1# framing hammer....
I'm not a big fan of the hammer crimper, but it does work... .
I've used this:
http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/products/Crimpers/TH0012.html
Even though I almost always use my 12 ton battery powered hydraulic crimper, I've come across times when I don't have the exact correct die. In those cases I use the Temco crimper. As others have pointed out, the hammer crimpers work OK if you have a big enough hammer... But what about those situations where you need a lug crimped on a cable that's connected to your vehicle and there's nothing to hammer against?
Brian
http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/products/Crimpers/TH0012.html
Even though I almost always use my 12 ton battery powered hydraulic crimper, I've come across times when I don't have the exact correct die. In those cases I use the Temco crimper. As others have pointed out, the hammer crimpers work OK if you have a big enough hammer... But what about those situations where you need a lug crimped on a cable that's connected to your vehicle and there's nothing to hammer against?
Brian
Manual Hammer Crimper is a great way to go if you are doing one conversion. If you plan on doing hundreds then a faster way would be in order. Remember that pretty is not the issue. Crimps are covered with shrink wrap anyway. I have found that the manual crimp is better. Not that the hydraulic ones don't work I see the manual one as better. The hydraulic ones are prettier.
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I guess it will be time to do an update to the crimp flick.
I guess it will be time to do an update to the crimp flick.
Interesting tool. Looks like it combines the best qualities of a hammer and hand-operated crimper. I'm skeptical the same level of crush force on the lugs can be generated with this tool compared to smacking the anvil of a hammer crimper with a 3# drilling hammer, but if the crimp survives a 200# pull test then it's good enough for me.
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