al Senior Member Location Minnesota Aug 10, 2004 #1 Does anyone know why the buchanan C24 crimper, for 2006s,2008s, and 2011s sleeves, is stamped "twist all wires".
Does anyone know why the buchanan C24 crimper, for 2006s,2008s, and 2011s sleeves, is stamped "twist all wires".
B bphgravity Senior Member Location Florida Aug 10, 2004 #2 Re: Twist All Wires and buchanan It is probably how they are tested and listed for use. Not twisting the wires may result in a poor connection after the crimp.
Re: Twist All Wires and buchanan It is probably how they are tested and listed for use. Not twisting the wires may result in a poor connection after the crimp.
J jerryb Senior Member Aug 11, 2004 #3 Re: Twist All Wires and buchanan If there were a bundle of conductors that are not twisted, then one in the middle might pull straight out. If you twist if first, then the conductor can not pull out.
Re: Twist All Wires and buchanan If there were a bundle of conductors that are not twisted, then one in the middle might pull straight out. If you twist if first, then the conductor can not pull out.