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Crimp ConnectorsCrimp Connectors
A simple approach to consistencyA simple approach to consistency
Paul B. Peters, VE7BZPaul B. Peters, VE7BZ
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DisclaimerDisclaimerThis presentation is not intended to This presentation is not intended to
suggest any one method of making coax suggest any one method of making coax connectors is significantly better or connectors is significantly better or
technically superior to another method.technically superior to another method.
It will however showcase an industry It will however showcase an industry standard method used for coaxial standard method used for coaxial
termination on RGtermination on RG--213 cable.213 cable.
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One thing in commonOne thing in common
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Require termination of coax cableRequire termination of coax cable
OH8X
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Traditional methods usedTraditional methods used
SolderSolder
CrimpCrimp
Hydraulic pressHydraulic press
OffOff--shore cables with connectorsshore cables with connectors
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Solder process connectorsSolder process connectors
Process has tremendous historyProcess has tremendous history
Endless list of best methodsEndless list of best methods
Some good methods do existSome good methods do exist
Heat can be the enemyHeat can be the enemy
Poor quality connectors and coaxPoor quality connectors and coax
Repeatable quality is questionableRepeatable quality is questionable
Production time is dependent on methodProduction time is dependent on method
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Your results may varyYour results may vary
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What happens insideWhat happens inside
Heat applied during a manual (solder style) Heat applied during a manual (solder style) production process can cause problems and production process can cause problems and change electrical properties within the coax change electrical properties within the coax
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Commercial grade connectorsCommercial grade connectors
Crimp connectors are industry standardCrimp connectors are industry standard
Repeatable process with quality resultsRepeatable process with quality results
Connectors for all cable typesConnectors for all cable types
Tools are inexpensive and easy to useTools are inexpensive and easy to use
Production time is dramatically reduced Production time is dramatically reduced
Consistently good end productConsistently good end product
Mechanically very strongMechanically very strong
Clean up RFI issues in your stationClean up RFI issues in your station
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Are you ready for a change?Are you ready for a change?
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Basic tools for the jobBasic tools for the job
Get the right tools for the jobGet the right tools for the job
Buy quality crimping & stripping toolsBuy quality crimping & stripping tools
Investment for the longInvestment for the long--termterm
Klein 63050 High Leverage Cable Cutter
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Crimping ToolsCrimping Tools
RF Industries RFA-4005
LMR-400
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Stripping ToolsStripping ToolsLMR-400
DXE-UT8008
RG-213 & RG-8
DXE-UT8000
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The Cablematic DXEThe Cablematic DXE--UT8000UT8000
DX Engineering toolDX Engineering tool
RGRG--213 and RG213 and RG--88
Needs to be modifiedNeeds to be modified
Stock strip is too shortStock strip is too short
Blind centre plug Blind centre plug must be drilled outmust be drilled out
Blade quality greatBlade quality great
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Develop cut lengthsDevelop cut lengths
Practice the processPractice the process
Develop trim chartsDevelop trim charts
Use the trim chartsUse the trim charts
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Good quality coax and crimpsGood quality coax and crimps
RFU-507ST
Connectors are: SST (silver body, silver barrConnectors are: SST (silver body, silver barrel with a Teflon centre)el with a Teflon centre)
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Start the process Start the process –– Step 1Step 1
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Step 2Step 2
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Step 3Step 3
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Step 4Step 4
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Extra hands helpExtra hands help
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Step 5 Step 5 –– applying even heatapplying even heat
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The halfThe half--way pointway point
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Step 6Step 6
Do not crimp the small raised tail portion
Only crimp once!
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Step 7Step 7
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Finishing touchFinishing touch
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Cosmetic final stepCosmetic final step
Makita HG1100
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Finished productFinished product RFURFU--507ST on RG507ST on RG--213213
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Connector wisdomConnector wisdom
Keep the connector assembly process cleanKeep the connector assembly process clean
Remove tiny fragments of braid laying on the Remove tiny fragments of braid laying on the dielectric or touching the centre conductordielectric or touching the centre conductor
Only crimp onceOnly crimp once
Do not crimp down the raised tail portionDo not crimp down the raised tail portion
Short jumpers are built with first connector still Short jumpers are built with first connector still on the cable roll on the cable roll –– then cut to lengththen cut to length
Use the best crimp connector you can purchaseUse the best crimp connector you can purchase
Label your crimp connector inventoryLabel your crimp connector inventory
Make notes so you can repeat your successMake notes so you can repeat your success
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Final commentsFinal comments
Process takes practice to make perfectProcess takes practice to make perfect
Cablematic tool can be frustrating at firstCablematic tool can be frustrating at first
Crimp connectors are a very reliable alternative Crimp connectors are a very reliable alternative to any solderto any solder--on connector processon connector process
RF Industries is the connector line of choiceRF Industries is the connector line of choice
These connectors easily take legal limitThese connectors easily take legal limit++ powerpower
Use the Use the ‘‘33--layer approachlayer approach’’ for closure on all for closure on all weatherproof joints with 3M vulcanizing tape as weatherproof joints with 3M vulcanizing tape as the middle layerthe middle layer
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