Producing a wire assembly can be a simple process such as a simple hook up wire. It can be as complex as a multi circuit wire harness. Processing solutions for these wire assemblies can also be simple to complex. The appropriate solution generally is dictated by the lot and global production size of a particular sub assembly. Companies who’s core product is a wire assembly generally use a mix of processing solutions from manual hand tools through single process bench equipment to multi process automation. Companies who process a wire assembly as a sub assembly installed into their core product typically use hand tools and bench top single and multi process equipment. This article focuses on solutions for low to moderate wire assembly requirements. Companies who process electronics and printed circuit boards also fit in this category.
Manual Assembly Tools
Wire and Tube Cutting
The Wezag SH series of wire cutters are designed for cutting heavy cable. Ratchet design and long handles provide high compression force with less physical effort.
The Carpenter 31 bench top wire and tube cutter is designed to cut wire and tube using a lever action. The 31 has a 1″ high by 4″ high blade opening allowing for a large range of materials to be processed. Separators can be added to accurately process multiple rows of material.
Wire Crimping
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The Wezag AE24 hand crimp tool is a universal hand tool designed to crimp ferrules. A patented design from Wezag offers one universal die set to crimp ferrules from 24 to 10 awg. No more guessing which crimp opening to use making the crimp process faster and more efficient. Ergonomic design reduces fatigue.
Wezag Tools supplies a full line of hand crimp tooling for open barrel terminals, closed barrel insulated and uninsulated terminals terminals and four point crimp for screw machine style pins.
.Powered Single Process Assembly Tools.
Wire Stripping
Terminal Crimping
The Carpenter Accu-Crimp 62 is pneumatically powered and can crimp a wide range of insulated and uninsulated terminals. The die opening is always closed for safety purposes and is opened to load the terminals by pressing the upper knob.
The Wezag CS200 is an electric powered crimp machine for loose piece terminals. The CS200 can accept crimp heads for standard Wezag crimp tools providing the ultimate in flexibility.
Powered Multi Process Assembly Tools.
Wire/Tube Measure and Cut
Wire Cut and Strip
Compu-Strip 97A
For more information, please view our product focus on the 97A.
For high current or heavy cable applications, please refer to our article on large cable processing.
Other processing solutions include wire marking, ultrasonic wire splicing and shrinking of heat shrinkable tube.
Wire Process Specialties is equipped to supply your requirements for wire processing from simple manual tools to semi-automation and beyond. Connect Your Way to WPS to find out how we can apply our technology to your processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
