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Suggested Crimping Tools for Use with Amerace® Connector Kits

Introduction

Field crimping of the contacts of Amerace® connector kits will generally be done manually, with one of two types of tools.

The first type are essentially a pair of pliers, with a crimp die instead of jaws. These tools are inexpensive, and easy to use, but have the disadvantage that it is possible to under crimp a connection.

The second general type has a ratchet action, whereby once a closing has begun, it must be completed before the tool will open. This ensures a full crimp.

Either type of tool may be used, but Amerace suggests that the ratchet type be used where possible to most consistently achieve good electrical connections.

The following tools are suggestions only. Others may be used if the user verifies proper crimping,
Contact Size mm2 AWG Available Tools Type Primary
*		 Secondary
8 2 Stranded
3 Solid		 16 Stranded
14 Stranded
14 Solid
12 Solid		 T&B WT111M "AB" Groove Plier Yes No
Channellock #909 Plier Yes No
Channellock #909 Modified Plier Yes Yes
Burndy Y 14MF Plier Yes No
T&B WT119 Plier Yes No
T&B WT119 Modified Plier Yes Yes
6 4 Stranded
6 Solid		 12 Stranded
10 Stranded
10 Solid
8 Solid		 T&B WT111M "C" Groove Plier Yes No
Channellock #909 Plier Yes No
Channellock #909 Modified Plier Yes Yes
Burndy Y 14MF Plier Yes No
T&B WT119 Plier Yes No
T&B WT119 Modified Plier Yes Yes
4 6 Stranded
10 Solid		 8 Stranded
6 Solid		 Channellock #909 Plier Yes No
Channellock #909 Modified Plier Yes Yes
Burndy Y 14MF Plier Yes No
Nico Press 31 "E" Groove . Yes No
T&B TBM20S "RED" Groove Ratchet Yes No
T&B TBM25S "RED" Groove Ratchet Yes No
Burndy MR4C "8" Groove . Yes No
3 10 Stranded
16 Solid		 6 Stranded
4 Solid		 Nico Press 41 "G" Groove . Yes No
T&B TBM 20S"BLUE" Groove Ratchet Yes No
T&B TBM 25S "BLUE" Groove Ratchet Yes No
Burndy MRAC "6" Groove . Yes No
2 16 Stranded 4 Stranded Nico Press 41 "G" Groove .. Yes No
* All primary crimps should be made with 2 crimps. Rotate the second crimp or indent at least 90º from the first.
Some of the above tools may no longer be available, e.g. T&B WT119, but are listed since they may still be in use.