Crimp connectors are essential for creating secure and efficient electrical connections in demanding industrial environments. At binder, we offer a range of high-quality circular electrical connectors that meet many standards of industries like automation, robotics, and transportation. Our crimp connectors provide reliable electrical performance, resist wear and corrosion, and are easy to integrate into existing systems. With a focus on durability and precision, our products help ensure that your connections remain stable and dependable, even under challenging conditions.
What are crimp connectors?
“Crimping” is a termination type that refers to how cables or single wires join with the contact of the connector. Crimp connectors are designed to create a secure, long-lasting electrical connection by mechanically attaching a wire to a connector. The process involves using a crimping tool to apply pressure, which deforms the contact area around the wire, ensuring a tight, reliable bond. This method is widely used in industrial applications due to its efficiency and strength.
What makes crimp connectors special?
The key advantage of crimp connectors lies in their ability to provide a high-quality, consistent connection without the need for heat or additional materials. This results in a durable, low-resistance connection that stands up to environmental factors like vibration und temperature changes. Crimp connectors are also cost-effective and easy to use, making them an excellent choice for high-volume production environments. Another advantage is reproducibility: the crimp is always deformed with the same force, ensuring consistent deformation and, ideally, identical contact resistance. For large production volumes, crimping machines can be used, which operate more efficiently and enable process monitoring.
Crimp connectors offer versatility, with options available for different wire gauges and applications. Whether used in automation, robotics, or transportation, they deliver reliable electrical performance where it is needed most.
Crimp-related product offerings
There are three essential parts when it comes to crimping including crimp connectors, crimp contacts and crimping tools. At binder, crimp connectors, crimp contacts, and crimping tools must be ordered separately, as the contacts are always crimped onto the wires first and then inserted into the connector housing.
Crimp connectors
binder offers a wide range of crimping options across our product portfolio, ensuring secure and reliable terminations for various industrial applications. Our selection includes M12, M16, HEC Bayonet, and RD24 connectors, each designed to meet demanding requirements. Explore all crimping solutions here or browse specific options:
Crimp contacts
Crimp contacts are critical components in ensuring secure and reliable electrical connections within crimpi connectors. Designed to provide low-resistance, mechanically stable terminations, these contacts play an important role in maintaining signal integrity and power transmission in industrial applications. When selecting crimp contacts, engineers must consider factors such as material composition, plating type, and wire gauge compatibility to ensure optimal conductivity and corrosion resistance. The selection of crimp contacts depends primarily on the product. Each product has a corresponding crimp contact. In some cases, there is also the option to choose between stamped and rolled contacts on a strip or turned contacts in bulk form.
Crimping tooling
Proper crimping tool selection and adherence to manufacturer specifications are also essential to prevent mechanical stress or connection failure. Choosing high-quality crimp contacts and tools tailored to the specific crimp connector is essential to ensure long-term performance. Precision-engineered to apply uniform pressure, a high-quality crimping tool forms a gas-tight connection between the conductor and contact, minimizing resistance and preventing failure due to vibration or thermal cycling. When selecting a crimping tool, operators must consider factors such as compatibility with the contact type, wire gauge, and required crimp profile to achieve consistent and compliant results. Additionally, proper calibration and maintenance are crucial to avoid deformation or insufficient crimps that could compromise connection integrity. Investing in the right crimping tool enhances efficiency and longevity in industrial applications.
Why crimp connectors matter
Crimp connectors offer a reliable and efficient method for securing electrical connections, especially in industrial settings where performance and longevity are critical. Unlike soldering or screw-type connectors, crimping ensures a strong, permanent bond between the wire and the connector, minimizing the risk of connection failure due to vibrations, temperature fluctuations, or mechanical stress.
When it comes to durability and reliability, crimping creates a solid connection that withstands the physical demands of industrial environments, offering superior resistance to corrosion, wear, and harsh conditions. This makes crimp connectors ideal for applications where downtime and maintenance costs are a concern.
Crimping guarantees optimal electrical conductivity by ensuring a tight and uniform connection. This consistent performance is essential for applications that require precision, such as industrial automation and control systems. Their ease of use also minimizes the risk of human error, ensuring a higher level of consistency and reliability across production runs.
Key features of our crimp connectors:
- High-Quality Materials of crimp contacts: Made from stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant metals, our connectors ensure long-lasting performance, even in harsh environments.
- Versatility: We offer a wide range of crimp connectors, including M12, M8, and M16, suitable for various industrial applications such as automation, robotics, and transportation (specifically railway).
- Compliant with Industry Standards: Our connectors meet international quality and safety standards, ensuring reliability and adherence to industry regulations.
- Superior Performance in Harsh Environments: Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, and moisture, our connectors deliver consistent performance even under challenging conditions.
Crimp Connectors in Industrial Applications and Industries
Our circular crimp connectors are engineered for versatility, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Here is a list of key applications and industries.
Industrial Automation
In the world of automation, reliable electrical connections are crucial for ensuring that control systems, sensors, and actuators operate without interruption. Our M12 and M8 connectors are commonly used in conveyor systems, industrial machinery, and process control systems, where high performance and durability are essential.
Transportation
The transportation industry, particularly railways, requires connectors that can withstand constant movement and exposure to extreme conditions. Our crimp connectors provide secure, long-lasting electrical connections for signaling systems, train control systems, and power distribution, all of which require robust and reliable components to ensure safety and efficiency.
Security and Defense
Security and defense systems demand components that can perform reliably in high-stress environments, including extreme temperatures and vibrations. Our connectors meet the strict standards required for use in military GPS and communications applications and antennas ensuring consistent and safe electrical connections in critical applications.
Energy and Renewables
The energy sector, including renewable energy installations, requires connectors that perform well in both fixed and dynamic applications. Whether it is connecting solar panels, wind turbines, or energy storage systems, our connectors deliver long-lasting performance in harsh outdoor conditions.
Heavy Machinery
In construction, mining, and other heavy industries, the ability to rely on electrical components is a necessity. Our crimp connectors are designed to withstand harsh environments, heavy vibrations, and exposure to dust and moisture, making them ideal for use in heavy-duty machinery, generators, and equipment used in remote locations.
