Before you start digging in to a pile of connectors, crimp terminals, and wire, it’s a good idea to know what you’re getting into and Gogo:tronics has a great tutorial on how to crimp ...

Although crimping connectors should and can be quick and nearly effortless, having poor quality components and/or tools is sure to waste the time of anyone involved.

Crimp connections are preferable in high-vibration environments because the mechanical lock keeps the wire securely attached, but they don't offer the same conductivity as a soldered connection.

Solder Seal Butt Connectors are stronger, waterproof, and easier to use than traditional crimp connectors.

Precision crimping techniques prove crucial to the optimal performance of heat-shrink electrical connectors. A poor crimp can lead to a loose wire that draws excessive amps and overheats. A punctured ...

Audio and Video Cables are not just dependent on the wire or cable used, or the connectors used. The quality of the connection between the wire or cable and connector is just as important, if not more ...

Crimp the Connector Crimp-on wire connectors work well if they’re crimped properly (a 5/16-in.-wide crimp) and sealed (usually with heat-shrinkable tubing).

The “WR-SMA Right Angle Bulkhead Jack Cable Connector” is a right-angle receptacle for applications up to 6 GHz features a ...

The Posi-Lock Connectors make wire splicing a cinch, and the connection the Posi-Lock makes is really solid. I connected 3 18-guage (pretty thin stuff) wires together with a Posi-Lock and pulled on ...

I personally am reluctant to use the solderless crimp-on type of connectors. I have seen too many contribute to radio failure. Soldering a PL-259 radio antenna connector on an antenna cable may be a ...

Despite plenty of EC&M resources on grounding and bonding, including theory and specific rules on the topic, the simple question we continually get from electrical professionals in the field is: “So ...

Squeeze the handles together to crimp the connector onto the wire. Step 6: The most magical feature of a multi-tool crimper and stripper are the threaded screw holes found in the middle of the tool.