How to use a crimp tool - uninsulated crimps

[CountryFan]

So I bought this crimp tool so I can connect Bonding back up correctly. Am I correct in thinking that the largest one is for 8-10mm?

Thanks

 

[Bear2Biker]

Read the MIL (Manufacturers Instruction Leaflet) AND look at the pictures, there is your answer.

 

[ericmark]

Working for GEC large steam turbines, our crimp pliers had to be calibrated, not seen it done with any other firm, but also the crimp had to be from one company, so in the main we do a test with over centre crimp pliers to see what jaw is required.

Lidi best look good, but as to selecting which jaw once the supplied crimps run out, it is really trail and error. But even with this cheap set, the jaws are marked.

 

[JohnW2]

So I bought this crimp tool so I can connect Bonding back up correctly. Am I correct in thinking that the largest one is for 8-10mm?

You can presumably read the markings as well as I can, so the answer must be 'yes'. The nature of the figures marked is such that they are obviously mm², not AWG.

 

[CountryFan]

Read the MIL (Manufacturers Instruction Leaflet) AND look at the pictures, there is your answer.

It didnt come with one. The pictures and tool is why i am asking - the marking above the largest crimp reads 4-6

 

[CountryFan]

You can presumably read the markings as well as I can, so the answer must be 'yes'. The nature of the figures marked is such that they are obviously mm², not AWG.
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Thanks John. Was just makibg sure as the figures above that gap state 4-6.

 

[pete01]

Yes, try it if you can't pull the lug off its as good as its gonna get

 

[JohnW2]

Thanks John. Was just makibg sure as the figures above that gap state 4-6.

Those 'jaws' look very odd. There are four marked sizes (0.5-1, 1.5-2.5, 4-6 & 8-10) but only the first three have obvious 'gaps', leaving one (at least, me - and probably you!) wondering what one is meant to use for the 'top' size range (8-10 mm²)

I can't find any actual 'instructions', but he Heschen blurb about this too says:

Precise crimping die sets and integral lock with self releasing mechanism ensure high-quality crimping effect after crimping repeatedly

I wonder if the plural reference to "crimping die sets" may possibly mean that some changing of interchangeable die sets may be required?