Crimping lugs for electrical connections on electric motors is a necessary function. However, properly crimping connectors and lugs to cables is often overlooked. If the lug is crimped too loose, it can fail. If the lug is crimped too tight, it can fail as well. Many service centers use a manual crimper, so it will only be as tight as the technician's discretion. There are tools on the market that will not release until the proper force is reached. These crimping tools utilize rechargeable batteries capable of hundreds of crimps per charge. Some have Bluetooth available that enables a download of the crimp data and alerts for recharging. Using these Smart tool crimpers improves quality by eliminating inconsistencies from the crimping process. The range of battery-powered crimpers is from 18-gauge (.82 mm) up to 1000 MCM (500 mm2 ). The Greenlee Gator, Brileine, AMZCNC 10 or Vevor crimper can meet this standard.
