haisstronica Crimping Tool For Heat Shrink Connectors-AWG 26-10 Ratchet Wire Terminal Crimper-Ratcheting Crimper Tools-Available For Insulated Nylon Connectors and Electrical Wire Connectors HS-8327

This is a solid crimping tool and absolutely worth the price. It feels sturdy in the hand and works far better than the old all-in-one stripper and crimper I used before. The ratcheting action makes each crimp consistent, and hearing the clicks as it tightens down gives you confidence that the terminal is fully secured. It is also more versatile than I expected. The markings on the jaws make it easy to choose the right size, and the tool handles different non-insulated terminals without slipping or deforming anything. I used it for replacing furnace terminals and every connection came out tight and clean. The instructions are simple but helpful, especially if you have never used a ratcheting crimper before. Just make sure the open ends of the terminal rest on the flat side of the jaws before closing. Once you get used to that, it becomes a quick one-hand process. For the price, the build quality, ease of use, and consistent results make this a strong value.

I just installed some new MSD 8.5 Super Conductor wires on my SBC, in my 55 Chevy. I'm a tool snob, and am picky about quality. I've done this job several times over the years, and like most guys, I used pliers, and the MSD plastic tool. Since I stepped up to the high end wires, I decided to get the proper tool. This tool works perfectly. It makes the job of terminating plug wires very easy. I was concerned about the quality level (vs the expensive brand name tool), but, I can't imagine any tool for this job doing any better. It's built with tight tolerances and heavy construction. I'm impressed.

The Haisstronica Crimping Tool for Non-Insulated Open Barrel Terminals has several features that make it a quality tool. This specific model covers 10- through 20-gauge 2.8mm terminals. That size covers many of my applications, e.g., automotive and electronics. The jaws are replaceable, so the basic ratcheting pliers can be configured for different styles of terminals. The jaws are marked in square millimeters and AWG. On the side of the tool is a cogged wheel to adjust the clamping force. It is adjusted by removing a screw, rotating the wheel, and reinstalling the screw – a little inconvenient but it prevents inadvertent changes to the clamping force. The ratchet mechanism has a lever to open the pliers. The pliers will open automatically when the crimp is completed, but should the pliers remain closed, the lever can be tripped to release the jaws. The gap is small for an adult finger, but any sort of probe could be used to operate the release lever. The handles are well-made with good-sized, comfortable grips. Using the crimper is easy – strip the wire insulation back about 1/4 inch, insert the terminal into the crimper (flush on the left side with the tabs facing up) and squeeze enough to hold the terminal in the jaws, insert the wire into the terminal to the required depth, and squeeze the crimper handles until they release and the jaws open. A final inspection of the quality of the crimp is the final step. If the tabs on the terminal are nicely formed over the wire insulation and core, and the terminal passes a rudimentary pull-test, you have a quality terminal crimp. My first two crimps were just fine at the “factory” pressure setting. No need to mess with that adjustment. This is an excellent crimper, especially at the price -point. Good luck with your crimping.

Very good crimping tool. A bit awkward to use, but does agreat job crimping my electrical fittings. The ratcheting system is what makes it a bit hard to use. This tool is very heavy duty, and should last a very long time.

The Haisstronica Crimping Tool is outstanding! It’s sturdy, comfortable to use, and delivers consistent, professional-quality crimps. The ratcheting mechanism feels smooth and secure, and the adjustable tension makes it easy to get just the right amount of pressure. Paired with heat shrink connectors, it creates strong, clean connections that look great and hold tight. The ergonomic handle reduces hand fatigue, even after long use. This tool has quickly become one of my go-tos for electrical work,excellent quality at a great price!

The i seats are not cheaply made. Very smooth and ptecision/refined. Nice to see.. tool was superior as well. Immediately went to work as soon as I received it and it has done the best crimps of any piecewise crimper tool that I have purchased. It has an economic grip and smooth action. Everything aligns well.

I almost didn’t buy this tool, but I’m very glad I did. I was doing a project of adding low voltage lighting to my backyard and I had to make a lot of connections and this worked perfectly. Definitely a quality tool, fits my hand perfectly. I’m doing more electrical work with more crimping and heat shrinking connections because of this tool. It has multiple sizes of crimping for just about every need. A very effective ratcheting mechanism works perfectly.

I'll be honest. I am suspicious of Chinese-made tools. Far too often, they are cheaply made, poorly designed and break easily. But I have to give credit where it's due: this is a fantastic product. It is well thought-out, its construction quality is very high, it is smooth in its operation and the results it provides are absolutely top tier. I simply couldn't ask for better and it's at a very reasonable price. Thanks for this!