Crimping Pliers With Insert
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The Crimping Pliers without Insert:VAS 1978/1 with Crimping Pliers - Insert 2:VAS 1978/2 is a component of the Wiring Harness Repair Set:VAS 1978 and is used to crimp the connector during the wiring harness repair.
| Color of crimp connectors | Color of crimping slot | Wire cross-section |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Yellow | 0.35 mm2 |
| Red | Red | 0.5 mm2 - 1.0 mm2 |
| Blue | Blue | 1.5 mm2 - 2.5 mm2 |
| Yellow | Yellow | 4.0 mm2 - 6.0 mm2 |
NOTE:
The Wiring Harness Repair - Crimping Plier - Base Tool:VAS 1978/1-2 can also be used together with the Wiring Harness Repair - Crimping Head -.35-2.5mm Wiring Harness Repair - Crimping Head -.35-2.5mm:VAS 1978/1-1 or Wiring Harness Repair Set - Crimping Head - 4-6mm Wiring Harness Repair Set - Crimping Head - 4-6mm:VAS 1978/2A to crimp the connectors as an alternative. Refer to Crimping Pliers -.35-2.5mm .
Always be sure to use the correct crimping slot for the crimping connection used.
Do not crimp wire insulation.