Molex 2.5mm Mini-Splashproof Connector Crimp Hand Tool?

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Hello,We are building up a prototype system this weekend and the guy writingthe checks said that he wanted to use the Molex 2.5mm Mini-SplashproofConnector system seen in the lower left corner here...We ordered a variety of 2-pole and 3-pole plugs and receptacles withthe corresponding pins and sockets.  Unfortunately, he didnt want tospend $320 on the crimp hand-tool.  He wants me to "wing it" usingneedlenose and a soldering iron.  Am I in for trouble?  Does anyonehave the handtool we can borrow in the Denver/Colorado Springs areathis weekend?  I am flying into Denver tomorrow night.Respectfully,frenchy

George Herold · Accepted Answer

.com/PDF/B092/P0393.pdfSometimes the Electricians Multi-tool (it's got some cripmers, wirestrippers...etc.) works better than the needle nose.  Do you have anyof the pins with you now that you can play with before you leave?  ButI guess I wouldn't worry too much for a prototype.  After you crimpgive the wire and pin a few good tugs to make sure it's held tight,then put it into the connector body.   I use to be a crimp and solderman.  Now I think I just like cripping alone.George H.

Rich Webb · Answer

Stop by Radio Shack on the way to the hotel and pick up one of

It's a cheap, general purpose tool for that general type of connector.

If you can find a real industrial electronics store, there are also a couple of slightly better ratcheting tools that I've seen at over-the- counter retail for under $50, the YAC4 from Datak or the 300-009 from Eclipse.

None of the above will have the built-in wire holders or depth stops that the $300 tool (might) have but should do quite well with the 20-22 AGW the connectors are rated for -- better than needle nose pliers, at least.

David Eather · Answer

Never lend:	your toothbrush	your wife	your hand-tools

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