TH0012

As a retired civil engineer building out a promaster van, I became concerned about the necessity of correctly installed crimps. Originally had a handheld hydraulic crimper that was the answer to why bother. My concerns led me to this one and I am very glad I found it. It doesn't fool around and crimps effortlessly every time. It's so easy, even your grandmother could operate it! Here's a tip: crimp with the pointed end on the underside of your lug and it will look way better. Well worth the cost! The kids can fight over it when I'm dead!

The TEMCo Lug Crimper Tool is a solid, heavy-duty tool that makes excellent crimps, even with large gage wire. Wire gage size is set with a convenient round headed worm screw mechanism that moves the V shaped fixture. The long handle provides excellent mechanical leverage, and the robust, heavy metal construction of the tool enables you to apply whatever pressure is needed to affect a good crimp. I highly recommend this tool if you need to affix terminal lugs to larger cables.

Crimps are excellent and easy to make. I hate to nitpick, but as others have said the base could be wider to keep the tool from tipping while you crimp, but it isn't that big of a deal. Little tip: put the lug in and gently lower the handle so it holds the lug in place, then put the wire in. I tried a cheap hydraulic crimper before I bought this one, and the dies were not made correctly (they were metric and they wanted to pretend they magically crimp standard; but they either crimped loose or with wings). this TEMCo crimper works much better I also like how there is basically nothing to fail on this crimper. I normally prefer hydraulic, but I had a feeling the cheap hydraulic crimper would have failed eventually (it came with seals which some may think is neat, but I considered it a red flag of the quality) so to each their own. Considering they couldn't make the dies the right size I'll stick to my assumption on the hydraulic quality of that cheap crimper. Highly recommend you get this TEMCo crimper. If you are just looking into getting a crimper for larger cables, or if you've had a bad experience with a cheaper crimper like I did, get this one, you'll get good crimps with barely any effort. Just hold the tool in a way it doesn't doesn't tip and you are good to go.

Easily crimps up to a 4/0 lug. The dial is spot on. Even though this is a manual crimp the design let me easily use it. The crimp is substantial, the wire hold is powerful. I’m totally happy with this tool.

I like this crimper over some of the others because it is brute force, no seals to leak fluid. You do have to adjust it which is a pain, but if you want consistent crimps it will do it and there is a screw on top to lock the setting. My advise is don't get carried away it doesn't take much pressure on the locking screw to hold the adjusting knob in place. also realize that not all terminal lugs and wire are the same. If you change the wire or the terminal don't be surprised if you have to re-adjust the crimper. For my use, repair and small jobs. I'm going to replace the locking screw with a long Allen screw (nylon tipped) and put a small knob on the end. this will allow for quick adjustments yet hold against vibration or being bumped in use. Not a required change just an improvement! Being adjustable you can get the perfect crimp for the wire and terminal you are using. This is a well made workhorse and should out most users. My only knock is zero instructions! Don't let "PC Janitor" fool you I'm a EE and have crimped a lot of wires over the years. Adjust the tool so it gives a good crimp when the handles close all the way and you will get solid consistent crimps from this tool.

Good quality

My Thoughts: It won't leak. The batteries will not have to be changed. It won't break or get worn down. It won't cause arm fatigue or carpal tunnel syndrome. It can be adjusted. It will always be ready to use. I just got it, went out and did what I had to do. It worked great, and I'm confident it will last for many years ahead. What is not to like.

I am using this tool to connect lugs onto wire from 00 AWG wire to 6 AWG for a camp trailer. This tool is working smooth and resulting in clean, strong crimps . The moving parts of the tool move smoothly and without any binding. The adjustable die is accurate and easy to adjust. For the very reasonable price I paid I thought I would be getting a tool made poorly in some third world country that would last for one job but these crimpers look like they will last for several jobs. The scale plate on the adjustable die is accurate and easy to read. I am glad I purchased these rather than a pair costing several hundred or even a thousand dollars from a commercial construction supply store.

Gute Qualität, die auch 20 Jahre hält und tut wofür sie gedacht ist. Danke

This is a professional grade tool. I know... I'm a retired electrician. I used these in heavy industry. Costs a few bucks ..but worth it. Will last a lifetime.

Excelentes pinzas funcionan a la perfección, sin duda recomendables

It's BIG, it's HEAVY! It's EXACTLY what I needed. If you are dealing with any wire size over 2 don't waste your money on the hammer thing or the 40 ish crimp thing or even the 60ish hydraulic thing. Its expensive but you can save the money I wasted by just getting this first. Its quick and easy to use. Flawless crimps. Will be passing this down to my son and his son and so on; this thing will outlive us all.

Set the size and press down. Doesn't get any simpler. I wish I had this a long time ago. Great product.