haisstronica Quick Change Jaws Crimping Tool for Ferrule Terminals AWG 24-8 Ratcheting Wire Crimper & Terminals – H2

Nice crimper for insulated terminations AWG 10-14
This review is for the haisstronica Quick Change Jaws Crimping Tool.I have a haisstronica ferrule camping tool, and have been pleased with the quality. This crimping tool is equally well built. The jaws are well formed and give a strong, correctly formed crimp in insulated terminations. The ratcheting mechanism is helpful in holding the termination in the jaws gently, until you can insert the conductor.One thing that confuses me is the ad copy emphasizes that the jaws can be easily changed. And they are easy to remove. HOWEVER, for *this* model of crimper, there are no other dies that apparently fit this tool. Even going to the haisstronica Amazon Home page, or the haisstronica web site home, there is no evidence of other jaw dies for this tool. In fact, they do not even show this model of tool on their Amazon Home page. Looking at the other tools, the jaw locking mechanism is different for this tool, so the other jaws are not compatible. Since I do a fair amount of solar PV panel work, I’d like to just change jaws, not buy an entirely new tool.The “gearshift knob” does provide a greater closure of the jaws resulting in a tighter crimp. I found the number “2” setting to be adequate for most work.I really like the haisstronica line of crimpers, they are well built, and affordable. However, I am disappointed in the lack of additional jaws for this crimper.

Great tool for heatshrink terminals , no damage- full contact connections. Color coded
Update- i didnt notice at first vut i think you may be able to get different head sets for this tool! They release from the handle – I hope this is true – I would actually love a set of heads for multiple terminal types – on one handle ! Push button to pull , push button to replace. See last 2 pic .Excellent tool. Ratcheting with release. Ordered the heat shrink version. I appreciate the color dots and gauge info on the tool under each size which really let’s me go on auto pilot. Just match connector color to color and go . I wonder often how many people really KNOW there are different crimp tools for different types of connectors…. I do alot of electronics and electrical repairs across a wide variety of applications and I often think – We ain’t many 🤔 – The crimper you use should never pierce , mutilate, crack or otherwise deform the connector or cover. if they do your using the wrong tools👌 Also the right crimper for the connector will ensure full contact with the involved wire terminal resulting in less heat, less chance for bad connection , and overall longer service. Its more than worth the time /effort/money.. to have perfect connections everytime and not wind up with someone else troubleshooting and repairing the resulting mess;) . I love the tool -even if heatshrink connectors are not my favorite.They are great for many things – just not most of the places I find them. I sometimes use them for repairs when the complimentary terminal is already in place and nit the issue – to keep time and cost down. Recommend this tool for anyone using heatshrink spade / butt connectors. The tool has the proper interface, and pressure to avoid the most common issues I see in owner diy connections. Issue that lead to poor connection , short to ground , hot wires etc – there is NO use in damaged heatshrink. Bonus tip -offset your connectors so they don’t all end up in a snarled bushel in the same exact spot. If you WANT A better way I recommend DT connectors .

Really like the look and feel
I really like the look and feel of this crimper. It feels pretty pro but at a fairly affordable price. Feels like a precise and even squeeze with a nice fairly fine-grained ratchet. The colored dots on the die mine came with match the standard terminal colors for the respective sizes which is a nice little touch.The front die plates are in very well but still easy to pop out with some quick-release tabs on the edges. I wish it had come with a full set but looks like others are available at a fairly reasonable price over under the B0F1ZWKSR7 listing which is nice and might be worth picking up as the main tool body is a keeper.