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The demand for better quality and higher production has significantly impacted the innovation of various wire termination<\/strong> techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally, we used simple clamps to terminate the wire, but with technological advancements, various other methods to terminate wires occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Wire Termination?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A wire termination refers to the work done at the end of an electrical wire that allows it to connect two or more electrical devices (terminal, switch, and connector). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several types of connections across all industries; however, they can all be summed up into three groups; crimped, IDC, or soldered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wire Termination Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are the various types of wire terminations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solder Termination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This type of termination occurs when you melt an open connector to seal it to create a strong bond, forming an overall permanent connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before solder termination, the desired wires or cables must remove the insulation’s end and apply the flux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different kinds of flux <\/a>also need periodic maintenance as some may damage the connections or surfaces over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, solder terminations are not widely used since their construction tends to be more time-consuming than crimp options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crimp Termination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most commonly used wire termination method is crimping termination<\/a> because it provides mechanically strong and clean terminations at quick speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For fieldwork or low volume, you can use an abundance of handheld crimping devices, a cost-effective method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An increase in volume will influence the level of automation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terminals available in a continuous strip form allow feeding and crimping in crimping applicators, which are designed with interchangeable die sets to eliminate the adjustability of tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, the interchangeable die<\/a> sets eliminate errors to ensure near-perfect crimps and increase flexibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the applicator in a fully automated machine or benchtop crimping press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to worry about your applicator fitting in presses made by different manufacturers because all models are standardized to fit in all presses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The level of quality in crimp connections depends entirely on the intended application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IDC Terminations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This type of termination is typically used for mass termination of ribbon or flat cables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its technology allows the connector to simultaneously contact each terminal of the conductor wire, like a sharp blade piercing through its insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ribbon<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ribbon Cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every connector strand can create a metal-metal connection with the wire assembly part when the connector gets deformed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such a scenario eliminates the need for stripping the insulation before making a connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terminate Wire Ends at Cloom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 For all your wire and cable termination, feel free to contact Cloom Tech<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wire Termination Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n