Screwfix and TLC offer different rachet crimp tools for insulated cable connectors and for uninsulated lugs.
viz: for uninsulated terminals 1.5mm -16mm
TLC: catalog no DV-CR1516 Screwfix: cat no 60547
for insulated terminals 1.5mm - 6mm
TLC: DV-DHCR15 Screwfix: cat no 70036
Can a crimper for uninsulated lugs be used on insulated lugs (having due regard to size), or are these crimpers completely different beasts?
Anyone have a preference? - TLC/Screwfix/AN Other, brand or make?
TIA
I've never used any of them(!) but Screwfix 70036 does say it's for both insulated and uninsulated terminals.
The jaw profile on the non insulated type is different - it has a pip in the middle of one to make the crimp sort of peach shaped. Insulated types have parallel strips which give a corrugated effect.
I can recommend the TLC non insulated one. Makes a very nice job. As regards insulated - I hate the bl***y things as they look cheap and nasty. But probably all the ratchet crimps for this are much of a muchness.
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