Cross Sections of Acceptable and Unacceptable Crimps
The Good
- Cross Section of a Good Crimp
The Bad and The Ugly
Crimp Ear Too Large – solid Wire
Crimp Ear Too Large – Stranded Wire
- Crimp Ears Too Small for Wire Size
- Worn Anvil
- Worn Rolling Tool
- Worn Rolling Tool & Anvil
- Why Pull-out Force Alone Is Not Indicative of a Good Crimp
- Example of an Unacceptable Insulated Crimp
