[TowerTalk] Crimping/swaging

[Patrick Greenlee]

Thanks for the info, Wilson.   I have never installed crimp-on cable 
fittings before , always having it done at a rigging shop for Nicopress 
or otherwise. I use crimp-on splices for joining barbed wire with 
similar fittings and tools but with less than 100% satisfaction.

I have a 20 ton hydraulic press that I have upgraded from a manual lever 
pump to an air over hydraulic arrangement which gives me precise and 
effortless  function and control.  I would be interested in knowing if 
dies for the kind of crimps you are using are available that I could use 
in conjunction with my press to do the crimping.

Patrick         NJ5G

On 8/18/2015 9:52 AM, Wilson wrote:
> I can’t stand the price of Nicopress stuff, so I bought a tool from a farm supply place.
> It was under $100 and works fine.
> Sure, it’s Chinese, but it really crimps, hard to close all the way.
> Of course I was suspicious, so I made some slings (aircraft cable) for use with my tractor.
> I’ve subjected them to brutal jerking and pulling,and the single sleeve eyes have never moved a bit.
> When I get my friends 2000 lb dynamometer, I’ll set up a controlled test to 4K lb and report.  I don’t expect failure.
> YMMV, but I’m satisfied and would use it, with double sleeves, for 3/16 EHS.
>
> Here are some examples:  http://www.e-rigging.com/hand-swagers
>
> The bench type is a lot easier to use.  In fact, I usually use mine as if it were a bench type, by putting one handle on the bench or floor and pushing down on the other.  The sleeves are surprisingly expensive.  It’s crucial to get the correct material for your job.
> WL
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