# LOOKING FOR CRIMPING TOOLS **URL:** \ **Category:** Rectangular Connectors\ **Tags:** rectangular-connector-contacts, crimpers-applicators-presses, te-connectivity-amp-connectors, associated-products\ **Created:** [June 4, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-crimping-tools/56064 "2025-06-04T19:24:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jaec](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a8b319/32.png) [@jaec](https://forum.digikey.com/u/jaec)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-crimping-tools/56064/1 "2025-06-04T19:24:13Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a crimper that works for open barrel TE pins PN#1670144-1. There seems to be a wide range of tools and even wider range on pricing. Not wanting to break the bank on this one at the moment. Have seen multiple crimpers with different profiles but can’t put my finger on “What is the right one”. Thanks in advance! Pd: hopefully Im posting this in the right section. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_2258](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecb155/32.png) [@Jeff\_2258](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Jeff_2258)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-crimping-tools/56064/2 "2025-06-04T19:35:12Z")
> [@jaec](#): > > 1670144-1 Hello jaec, welcome to the community. The hand crimp tool is [2368740-1](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-application-tooling/2368740-1/16819863?s=N4IgTCBcDa4MwDYAcB2ALABgLQEYQF0BfIA) ---
**Author:** ![AaronRollens](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/aaronrollens/32/8752_2.png) [@AaronRollens](https://forum.digikey.com/u/AaronRollens)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-crimping-tools/56064/3 "2025-06-05T14:32:30Z")
Jaec, You may be interested in these crimp tools below. They are not associated with any particular terminals or connectors but if you take a little bit of care and if you are not doing a production run then they may just be a good option. ## [Adafruit 349](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/349/7348415) [![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/a/8/a835a6fcab9afd24bb6542a0b4f996db0ed4efe8.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/349/7348415) > [@Engineer PA-21 Universal Crimping Tool (18-26 AWG)](https://forum.digikey.com/t/engineer-pa-21-universal-crimping-tool-18-26-awg/537): > > Many contacts (terminals) for narrow pitch (1.6-2.5mm) JST, Molex, Amp, JAE, and Hirose (HRS) housings require specialty crimping tools. Take, for example, the JST part number SZE-002T-P0.3 where the manufacturer suggests the hand crimping tool [YRS-1460](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/jst-sales-america-inc/YRS-1460/455-2886-ND/4079726) at a cost of over $1,000 USD. This production grade tool’s price tag often puts these great connectors out of reach for a prototyping engineer, hobbyist or maker. One solution to this issue is to look in the [Jumper Wires, Pre-Crimped Leads](https://www.digikey.com/products/en/cable-assemblies/jumper-wires-pre-crimped-leads/453) famil… ## [Adafruit 350](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/350/6026207) [![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/a/f/af4178a923659e21d640d0aacba203c21bc77502.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/350/6026207) > [@Engineer PA-09 Universal Crimping Tool (20-32 AWG)](https://forum.digikey.com/t/engineer-pa-09-universal-crimping-tool-20-32-awg/282): > > Many contacts (terminals) for narrow pitch (1.5-2.5mm) JST, Molex, Amp, JAE, and Hirose (HRS) housings require specialty crimping tools. Take, for example, the JST part number SSH-003T-P0.2-H where the manufacturer suggests the hand crimping tool [YRS-859](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/jst-sales-america-inc/YRS-859/455-2569-ND/2298138) at a cost of over $1,000 USD. This production grade tool’s price tag often puts these great connectors out of reach for a prototyping engineer, hobbyist or maker. One solution to this issue is to look in the [Jumper Wires, Pre-Crimped Leads](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/jumper-wires-pre-crimped-leads/453) cate… I do hope this helps! ---
**Author:** ![jaec](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a8b319/32.png) [@jaec](https://forum.digikey.com/u/jaec)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-crimping-tools/56064/4 "2025-06-13T22:10:28Z")
Thanks for the suggestions @Jeff_2258 but that is over my initial budget. @AaronRollens thanks for bringing these to the conversation. Will look into them. Have been looking into similar options, even the chinese interchangable jaw crimpers but the feedback on those isn’t great. There are some Delphis with a similar price point. Anything I should be looking for besides gauge and crimping profile? ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_2258](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecb155/32.png) [@Jeff\_2258](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Jeff_2258)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-crimping-tools/56064/5 "2025-06-13T22:59:08Z")
You should focus on the **gauge** of the wire and the **crimping profile** when checking for a crimp tool. We cannot guarantee the quality of the crimp if you use tools not recommended by the manufacturer.