Checking crimping results

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Fig 1: Identifying Crimp Results - Core Wings

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

A correctly crimped cable should look like this:

Core wings (1) should be completely pressed over the stripped core of wire.

Illustration shows the copper strands in the core in cross section where they are completely compressed and covered by the core wings.

Fig 2: Identifying Crimp Results - Insulation Wings

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Insulation wings (2) should be completely pressed over the cable insulation.

If a seal is used for cable terminal it should be pressed under the insulation wings as shown in the illustration.