MOLEX Connector Tool?

Onoff · February 21, 2023

I got these connectors from Maplin probably 35+ years ago. I think they may be Molex or similar.

It was when I was making quick release car stereo harnesses for mates so they could take the factory head unit out and fit aftermarket ones. Then quickly fit the original when they sold the car. I had a tool for crimping them once but it's long gone.

They comprise a white plastic shell that you push the crimped M/F ends into. A shell below attached to the 3D printer:

These are the female crimps:

Can anyone point me at a suitable crimping tool?

Cheers

Pocster · February 21, 2023

22 minutes ago, Onoff said:

Can anyone point me at a suitable crimping tool?

https://www.superdrug.com/electricals/hair-stylers/hair-crimper/babyliss-the-crimper/p/810703?gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-DVFHIKpLCmbFPTFASrmt0w&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-DVFHIKpLCmbFPTFASrmt0w&gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSyxmO5brbauJNyiQ_ij7H_4Lf02I2rKOUydKNFJulzE61vR7_-vdrQhoCiQsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

LA3222 · February 21, 2023

You served up to @pocster on a plate there @Onoff🤣

Nickfromwales · February 21, 2023

2 hours ago, pocster said:

https://www.superdrug.com/electricals/hair-stylers/hair-crimper/babyliss-the-crimper/p/810703?gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-DVFHIKpLCmbFPTFASrmt0w&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-DVFHIKpLCmbFPTFASrmt0w&gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSyxmO5brbauJNyiQ_ij7H_4Lf02I2rKOUydKNFJulzE61vR7_-vdrQhoCiQsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Well played, sir.

We salute you, the whole world salutes you.

https://uk.farnell.com/klein-tools/1006/crimping-cutting-tool-hand-22/dp/2984405?gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSy8DwekwRc4kCjRaqj4ATK0O9V47WXE-Ev5ulRnhmYLS_UTsOl7JlmRoCsEkQAvD_BwE&mckv=_dc|pcrid||plid||kword||match||slid||product|2984405|pgrid||ptaid|&CMP=KNC-GUK-GEN-SHOPPING-PMAX-Medium_ROAS-Test990&gross_price=true

I'm sure these roll the cable grippy wings into the stripped cable.

I did have the right ones back in the day. Then I discovered beer and tits and forgot where I'd put them

Onoff · February 22, 2023

Ta. Gone with a set from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/IWISS-IWS-2412M-0-21-3-31mm²-Terminals-Connectors/dp/B08BLCJ5BP/ref=asc_df_B08BLCJ5BP/?

Pocster · February 22, 2023

10 hours ago, Nickfromwales said:

beer and tits

Offensive language should not be used in a public forum . You have been warned .

Nickfromwales · February 22, 2023

32 minutes ago, pocster said:

Offensive language should not be used in a public forum . You have been warned .

(expletive deleted) you. 👍

Nickfromwales · February 22, 2023

4 hours ago, Onoff said:

Ta. Gone with a set from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/IWISS-IWS-2412M-0-21-3-31mm²-Terminals-Connectors/dp/B08BLCJ5BP/ref=asc_df_B08BLCJ5BP/?

That's the kiddy.

Pocster · February 22, 2023

23 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said:

(expletive deleted) you. 👍

I got my arse b*locked for it . Still sore from the rapture / rupture .

Nickfromwales · February 22, 2023

6 minutes ago, pocster said:

I got my arse b*locked for it . Still sore from the rapture / rupture .

Yup. Someone had to wash your filthy mouth out

Shouldn't you be doing unpaid work in the community right now? Off you go. Chop, chop!! 👉

Onoff · February 22, 2023

Sorted. Removed the IEC mains inlet and switch on the 3D printer. Knocked up a little stainless plate and fitted a male Molex with the pins nicely spaced out. The PSU is getting mounted externally. All this connector has is 3 reds & 3 blacks at 12V from the PSU: