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Wire Processing Products

Crimping Press Is User-Friendly

John Sprovieri

April 25, 2024

The UniCrimp 208 crimping press has a modern and user-friendly design.

Processing High-Voltage EV Cables

Nick Liu

December 14, 2023

Applicators, crimping machines and other types of high-voltage cable and wire processing equipment play key roles in electric vehicle production.

Wire Processing

Comfortable and Safe Ferrule Crimping

October 13, 2023

The PZD 16/R and PZU 16/R crimping pliers are used for precise and safe attachment of ferrules to conductors according to the DIN 46228 standard

Pull-Force Testing Crimped Wires

Consistency is key in pull-force testing

Zoe Leduc

April 9, 2020

Of the many steps in the process of assembling a wire harness, testing the crimped terminal is a crucial one. If the terminal hasn't been properly attached to the end of the wire, it can cause the wire and eventually the entire wire harness to fail. Most manufacturers use pull testing to assess crimped connections and ensure that terminals are properly attached.

How Well Do You Know Your Crimping Process?

Engineers need objective evidence to determine if their equipment and operators are producing quality terminations

Terry Curtis

July 22, 2019

Companies make countless decisions every day. There are micro decisions affecting short-term operations and macro decisions affecting the company's big picture over the long term.

Processing Thick Cables

Special equipment is needed to cut, strip and terminate large-diameter wire and cable

John Sprovieri

July 19, 2019

About 2 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide in 2018, a whopping 57 percent increase over 2017, according to consulting firm Research and Markets. Some 69 percent of those were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 31 percent were plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Handheld Wire Crimping Tools

Automatic crimping systems may get the glamour, but handheld tools are the perfect choice when the project involves small to medium wire, limited production runs or tight working spaces

Jim Camillo

July 17, 2019

To the general public, the term handheld is synonymous with mobility. But, to assemblers of wire harnesses, the term also refers to tools that offer simplicity, reliability and accuracy.

TE’s New Terminal Design Reduces Insertion Force

Liteforce design helps address the conflict between technological requirements and assembly ergonomics

Michael Leidner

July 12, 2018

Automotive innovation is driven by environmental, safety and lifestyle requirements. This means manufacturers are putting more electronic content in their vehicles with ever-increasing numbers of electronic control units (ECUs).

Best Practices in Crimp Applicator Maintenance

Schleuniger recommends preventative maintenance and proper setup to ensure crimp quality

Rob Boyd

April 11, 2018

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.

Crimping Small Terminals

Advanced tools and processing equipment are designed to meet the many challenges of crimping small wire.

Jim Camillo

October 10, 2017

Size definitely matters when it comes to processing wire. Small wire (26 AWG or higher), for example, presents different challenges than large wire. This is especially true regarding crimping.