Easy to squeeze crimpers?

[Ton-up]

Hiya, Can anyone suggest some crimpers for red/blue/yellow crimps that are easy to squeeze! I have a recurring wrist and hand problem and find I cant squeeze normal ratchet pliers. I would rather have proper set rather than use a couple of tubes to my ratchet pliers!
Thanks.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Never had issue with these but depends on what you class as easy
https://www.screwfix.com/p/ratchet-crimping-tool-1-0-10mm/96561

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Most can be adjusted.

If not the Draper ones can, they have a softer grip as well.

If you locate a old set of Mole Grip ones, they are very easy.

 

[Shox Dr]

Most can be adjusted.

If not the Draper ones can, they have a softer grip as well.

If you locate a old set of Mole Grip ones, they are very easy.

Usually adjustment is for setting grip. Not for easy of use

 

[Craig-SM]

The ratchet type in the link above require less strength to crimp a fitting than the plier style

 

[mtt.tr]

Weld on longer handles?

 

[voipio]

Motorised crimp tool. eBay.

Darned if I can find an actual listing for these!!

Showing as unavailable on Amazon! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Terminal-Crimper-Ratchet-Crimping-crimping/dp/B076T316LC

 

[Ton-up]

Never had issue with these but depends on what you class as easy
https://www.screwfix.com/p/ratchet-crimping-tool-1-0-10mm/96561

The ratchet type in the link above require less strength to crimp a fitting than the plier style

They are the ones I have trouble squeezing!

As said by shox.dr, slacken them off and they do not crimp as tight.

 

[Ton-up]

voipio, that looks a bit of a beast!

do you have a link or item number please

 

[gt6s]

Why do you need to crimp in your nursing home ????????

 

[Craig-SM]

Looks like you need some kind of electrical powered crimpers but expensive if not used often.

 

[voipio]

Just seen the price of a TE Connectivity battery powered crimp tool on Farnell. Eyewateringly expensive at £3.5k!!! Two in stock.

Panduit make at £710, available to supplier lead time.

Limiting the handle travel of the existing pair, and crimping in two or three strokes, might give a bit more grunt.

There's a pair of Greenlee ones in Australia:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00MJVBPZC/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new


Or KuiCut: https://www.ebay.com/itm/KuiCut-Battery-Powered-Wire-Crimper-/163460679207 for $250 - may not ship from the US,though!

 

[Shox Dr]

Now I come to think about it, Im sure my leccy mate said Crimp tools have to be tested for grip, and calibration cert issued

 

[brightspark]

Now I come to think about it, Im sure my leccy mate said Crimp tools have to be tested for grip, and calibration cert issued

they did bring the ruling out a few years ago along with having to use a torque wrench screwdriver to tighten meter tails up with and have them tested every year needless to say no one has bothered or inspectors even asking and would u pay 120 quid to tighten tails up even done with a toque wrench give em a waggle afterwards and u can tighten them again

 

[Ton-up]

Why do you need to crimp in your nursing home ????????

Cheeky bar steward. I'll have you know, my wrist has done a lot of work over the years........

 

[brightspark]

Cheeky bar steward. I'll have you know, my wrist has done a lot of work over the years........

4 fingered shuffle

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

4 fingered shuffle

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