# Molex 0572885000 obsolete crimp tool replacement

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**Category:** Tools\
**Tags:** molex, equipment-tools-supplies, tools, cross-reference\
**Created:** [December 7, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/molex-0572885000-obsolete-crimp-tool-replacement/10587 "2020-12-07T22:06:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/molex-0572885000-obsolete-crimp-tool-replacement/10587/1 "2020-12-07T22:06:54Z")

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Molex 0572885000 obsolete crimp tool replacement.

The recommended replacement offered by Molex is 0638235200 with differences , Digi-Key part number WM5173-ND

> **[0638235200 | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0638235200/2713208?s=N4IgTCBcDaIOoFkCsBGA7AZgLQDkAiIAugL5A)**
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> Order today, ships today. 0638235200 – Hand Crimper Tool Rectangular Contacts from Molex. Pricing and Availability on millions of electronic components from Digi-Key Electronics.

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/2X/1/1cd9dfeb50be2e31005ec4de014c2659daba8a31.jpeg)

Molex web site

> **[Molex Connector Part Number - 57288-5000](https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/application_toolin/0572885000)**
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> Hand Crimper