With standards for wire harnesses getting tighter, harness assemblers are increasingly using crimp force monitors to ensure quality connections. However, that technology can only tell you how well the crimping process is working. It can’t make the process better.
Rather, one of the most significant factors in crimp quality is an applicator that is in good condition. Applicator maintenance is essential to any crimping process, but many companies neglect this task or simply don’t know what is needed.