Cable Terminations and Joints

Wire cutters

Wire strippers

Crimping tools

• Colour coded like crimps• Better quality auto release at correct pressure

Crimps

• Used to terminate the end of cables.• Used as they enter control panels, starters etc.• Small crimps. Colour denotes cable size. • Can be used to join cables• Various quality of tools available

Power cable crimps

• Hydraulic tools used to compress large crimps • Essential correct size crimp and Die used• Poor connection will create excessive heat and

potential fire.

Soldering Irons

• Gas or electric• Various wattages • Tip to be kept clean(Wet sponge)

Soldered joint

• Strip cable insulation• Tin Wire• Join tinned wires using heat and solder• Insulate joint with heat shrink

Single core joint

• Strip insulation from cable• Twist cables tightly together• Melt solder into the joint• Insulate with heat shrink

Heat shrink

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