[Jukebox-list] Molex-ish connectors

[Ron]

The electronics person who used to be next door where I worked explained 
that repair people solder the pins.
1.no need to have the right crimp tool.
2. no need to have the right size pin to suite the wire gauge.
3. no time to get the right pin or crimp them correctly.

The electricians two units down crimp there connectors when they make 
control cabinets, electronics and large current switches.
1. too much heat to solder large terminals
2. flux contamination at solder joint.
3. possible damage to plating surface.
4. insulation damage.
5. fare better vibration resistance to breakage.

There words not mine.

I also asked these questions years ago when I was repairing my electronic 
pinballs.
I still crimp the terminals but I do have the right tools and many different 
size pins, housings and all the rest to do it as the manufacturer had done 
originally.
That's my way, just as I do not restore my machines to the same level as 
others.
In the end does it really matter.
Ron from OZ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Rich" <ronnnrich at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 1:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] Molex-ish connectors


> Wes,
>  I agree that soldered connections are usually more reliable, and I much 
> prefer the older ,"round","Amphonel" (SP?) type plugs. However, in the 
> case of these connectors, crimp connections (if made using the correct 
> tool) are just as reliable, and they have the advantage of better strain 
> relief, due to the fact that the wires are not constrained at the 
> junction. (at least that was the "selling point" for the connectors--I'm 
> not sure, but I don't think cost was a factor, when you consider all 
> factors). Ron Rich
>
> The Jukebox Junkyard <jukeboxjunkyard at cox.net> wrote:
>  Ron, I prefer soldered over crimped connections. They are more reliable. 
> Why do you conform to a cost saving mode just to sacrifice reliability? 
> Wes
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Rich"
> To: "Jukebox mailing list"
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 2:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] Molex-ish connectors
>
>
> Wes,
> I have the correct crimper for that pin--was VERY costly, way back 
> when--Ron Rich
>
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