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Scott
meyer980:
I know this is slightly off topic, but is the only way to crimp these type of connections using the special molex hand crimper, pin by pin, and then inserting into the plastic? I did some searches but couldn't find an exact answer.

I can definitely see the advantage of using molex quick connects to swap panels or other things, but seems like a lot of extra work. Maybe I'm wrong and it's easier than it looks?
Nephasth:

--- Quote from: meyer980 on January 29, 2014, 12:33:13 pm ---I know this is slightly off topic, but is the only way to crimp these type of connections using the special molex hand crimper, pin by pin, and then inserting into the plastic? I did some searches but couldn't find an exact answer.

I can definitely see the advantage of using molex quick connects to swap panels or other things, but seems like a lot of extra work. Maybe I'm wrong and it's easier than it looks?

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You do need a certain crimper, but it doesn't have to be Molex's gold plated tool. A little extra work? Yes, but it's easy and well worth it.
PL1:

--- Quote from: meyer980 on January 29, 2014, 12:33:13 pm ---I know this is slightly off topic, but is the only way to crimp these type of connections using the special molex hand crimper, pin by pin, and then inserting into the plastic? I did some searches but couldn't find an exact answer.

I can definitely see the advantage of using molex quick connects to swap panels or other things, but seems like a lot of extra work. Maybe I'm wrong and it's easier than it looks?

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The Molex tools will give a perfect crimp, but are pretty expensive.

There's a good list of reasonably-priced ratchet crimp tools/jaws here for a variety of pins and QDs.


Scott
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