On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:24:37 -0700, Jim Thompson
wrote:

On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:58:46 -0400, legg wrote:

On Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:53:15 -0700, Jim Thompson
wrote:

Got some under-counter lighting strips, but I don't know what to use
for crimp tool?

See PDF attachment. First page is "instructions", 2nd page is a
photo.


A ratcheted cycling crimp device, describes only a tool type, it does
not indicate the tool head required for the crimp type or AWG applied.
It's a bull**** instruction.

There are a number of generic 'ratcheting' crimping tools available
that will handle most gauges of wire, after some initial
experimentation, but manufacturers of the terminal will usually be
pretty specific about the tool required to do the job - and sell them.
These people don't seem to indicate what the terminal part number or
manufacturer is.

In would guess this was close to being Tyco-Amp 'termi-foil'

http://catalog.tycoelectronics.com/c...60,17698,17714

tooling details from the data sheet:
http://tinyurl.com/5ccelw

As it's a simple barrel crimp, a generic crimping tool for the gauge
of wire you're using will probably work.

RL

The terminal is like #2-329254-4. The #12 wire is already crimped.

The "flag" part is what I must fold over the foil.

I can't find a referenced tool :-(


Providing the correct foil type is inserted, I'd use an arbour press,
or a hammer, after forming a rough positioning with pliers.

The teeth are pre-formed for the job and are assumed to do all the
work of establishing gas-tight penetration of the aluminum foil guage.

Application and other info at

http://tinyurl.com/6573zp

actual tool page is
http://tinyurl.com/62b96u

RL