Crimping pliers are used to create tight seals or joints for small metal objects and wires in beading, electrical wiring, and other applications. They come in various sizes and can be ordered from hardware stores or supply catalogs. Proper care and storage is important for optimal performance.
Crimping pliers are devices used to crimp small metal objects and wires to create a crimp, a tight seal or joint that will not reopen on its own. Crimps are used in beading, electrical wiring and many other applications. Hardware stores usually stock crimping pliers and they can also be ordered directly via supply catalogs. One benefit of catalog ordering is that people can feel confident that they are ordering a product designed for the business at hand.
For beading, bead crimping pliers are used to crimp the beads in a controlled manner for a well-finished, polished look. The pliers have two small openings. One creates the initial crimp, squashing and flattening the crimp bead, and the other rounds the bead to make the crimp as small as possible. Crimps are used to make wire loops, to seal beading wires, and for other tasks. If the crimp bead is small enough, it can be inserted into a larger bead to hide the crimp site.
In electrical wiring, terminal crimping pliers are used to create a tight electrical connection without soldering. The wiring is first stripped of its insulation and then inserted into a terminal and crimped. Many electrical pliers have a sharp slot that people can use for stripping. The crimped connection will be stable and sturdy, as long as the pliers are tightly closed to compress the connection evenly.
Crimping pliers are available in a range of sizes to handle crimps of various diameters. Some have a series of slots that allow users to select a slot of the appropriate size. For larger crimps, pliers tend to be heavier and sturdier in design to ensure people are able to apply enough pressure to make a solid crimp. For more delicate tasks, pliers are lighter to avoid breaking or damaging the object being crimped.
Like other tools, crimping pliers work best when well cared for. They should be stored in a cool, dry place and periodically oiled to prevent rust and allow the calipers to move smoothly. If the devices are used for a messy activity, they need to be cleaned up afterwards so they are ready to use next time. It’s also important to avoid loose storage with sharp or dirty tools that could dirty the pliers and make them difficult to use.
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