coax crimp

[fireryan]

What are you guys using for a coax crimp tool. I cant seem to find a good one

 

[stevebea]

What are you guys using for a coax crimp tool. I cant seem to find a good one

I use an Ideal 30-633 but that is a compression tool. I also have an Ideal CrimpMaster for coax crimps but I haven't used that in years.....the compression tool is by far superior in my opinion.

 

[tkb]

I have a hex die for my Ideal Crimpmaster for crimp type F connectors. I haven't use it in years.
http://www.idealindustries.com/products/datacomm/tools/crimpmaster.jsp

But I have changed to use compression connectors.
http://www.idealindustries.com/prod...div=2&l1=tools&l2=compression_tools&l3=30-603
http://www.idealindustries.com/prod...ies_compression_connector&div=2&l1=connectors

 

[fireryan]

yeah sorry, I meant to say compression

 

[egnlsn]

The majority of compression fittings out there are 21mm, which, for the most part, means that if you have a tool that works on Digicon fittings (the CP-LCCT1, for example), you can use it on Digicon, F-Conn, Gilbert, PPC EXXL series, PCT DRS series, Holland SuperLOK, and many others. There are others that need a different stroke length, such as the PCT TRS series, or the PPC EX series, which is a different size still. The PPC and the PCT TRS fittings are universal, which means you can use them on standard through quad-shield cable. Digicon and F-Conn make a universal fitting as well.

 

[grich]

We are using a Paladin 901024 seal-tite crimper at work - http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_tool.php?id=98&parent_id=387 but you might want to consider the 1555 instead - http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_tool.php?id=118 because it can crimp BNC and RCA compression connectors along with F's.

 

[Smart $]

We are using a Paladin 901024 seal-tite crimper at work - http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_tool.php?id=98&parent_id=387 but you might want to consider the 1555 instead - http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_tool.php?id=118 because it can crimp BNC and RCA compression connectors along with F's.

I use the latter.

 

[K8MHZ]

FWIW, you must use connectors that do not change the shape of the dielectric for broadband applications. Hex type crimp connectors are not suitable.

The effect starts to show up at around half a gig.

When the term 'compression connector' is used, I assume that relates to 'Snap-n-Seal' type connectors?

http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=-xXlTcnlEab30gHxpZyhBw&ved=0CEYQ8wIwAw

 

[fireryan]

FWIW, you must use connectors that do not change the shape of the dielectric for broadband applications. Hex type crimp connectors are not suitable.

The effect starts to show up at around half a gig.

When the term 'compression connector' is used, I assume that relates to 'Snap-n-Seal' type connectors?

http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=-xXlTcnlEab30gHxpZyhBw&ved=0CEYQ8wIwAw

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Yes I'm refering to the snap and seal connectors

 

[K8MHZ]

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Yes I'm refering to the snap and seal connectors

The brand 'Snap-n-Seal' (T&B, I think) makes good stuff. BUT....if you don't get the connector seated properly in the installation tool, you will end up wasting a bunch of expensive connectors. Installed properly, the connectors are nearly bulletproof and weatherproof.

 

[erikscinco]

I use this cheap one and it works fine.

204-005 - Steren Crimp Termination Tool

But I have really gotten away from crimp and moved to compression. Much better pull force, protection, and they last much longer. Since crimping is essentially crushing metal around the cable there is just way to much room for moisture and dust to enter the termination. Plus the compression connectors look much better. They really give your installation a professional look.