FlacaProductions
Jun 10 2022, 03:56 PM
Looking for a source for 10-12 and 14-16 .250 AWG female flag (90 degree) crimp-on insulated connectors.
I've done a lot of searching (digikey, amazon, waytek, etc...) and I keep coming up with connectors that appear to have little-to-no crimping "meat" on the leg where the wire inserts. It looks like it's all insulation and the they get crimped in-line with the female connector instead of "around the corner" on the 90. How do I crimp these - I have a Klein 3005CR crimper...do they fit?
Thank you!
Root_Werks
Jun 10 2022, 04:05 PM
If I remember the name, it's called a Flag Crimping Tool. I have one, super handy for the "90" or flag female spade connectors.
Root_Werks
Jun 10 2022, 04:06 PM
Here you go:
https://powerwerx.com/insulated-flag-terminal-crimping-toolMine's not the same brand, but that's what you need.
How they work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQrItE6_2O4Mine is a non-insulated version, can't find one of those as an example.
FlacaProductions
Jun 10 2022, 05:14 PM
That's great - perfect. Thank you!
Now who has the quality connectors?
(It's SO easy to get blinded by all the choices....)
or just make it a package deal and go with Powerwerx connectors, too?
windforfun
Jun 10 2022, 05:51 PM
QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Jun 10 2022, 03:06 PM)
Here you go:
https://powerwerx.com/insulated-flag-terminal-crimping-toolMine's not the same brand, but that's what you need.
How they work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQrItE6_2O4Mine is a non-insulated version, can't find one of those as an example.
And why wouldn't this work for male connectors?
Mark Henry
Jun 11 2022, 03:58 AM
Panduet connectors are much heavier than the average FLAP no name connectors.
JeffBowlsby
Jun 11 2022, 09:47 AM
Some may not appreciate my opinion, but I would never use the pre-insulated terminals on automotive wiring. One of my personal pet peeves about automotive wiring repairs.
-They are not factory correct, for several good technical reasons
-They do not provide stress relief to the wire
-They are foreign to automotive wiring
-The insulation conceals corrosion and makes access impossible to burnish the terminal
-The different available colors should be used to mean something but they just look bad, like some kind of little girls play jewelry
-The insulation is only useful for power wires to keep them from shorting out to a ground condition. Old school method was to use heat shrink over the terminal to insulate it. I dont like to insulate them at all because the insulation conceals corrosion which is inaccessible to burnish. Just turn off the power when moving terminals around.
-Did I mention they look bad?
IronHillRestorations
Jun 11 2022, 10:21 AM
I'm with Jeff on this. I never use insulated terminals, nor did the factory. If insulation is required, I use heavy duty dual wall heat shrink tubing. I have a variety of crimpers, but I use my Sta-Kon most. Flag terminals do require a special crimper. Some terminations I solder as well.
FlacaProductions
Jun 11 2022, 10:28 AM
Thanks for all of this input - my biggest takeaway is that flag terminals require a different crimper - makes sense, I just didn't realize it.
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