Compression

Compression Connectors are connectors which are attached to conductors with the use of compression tools and dies. They and attachments are chosen when conductivity and secureness of the conductor performance requirements are high. By virtue of compressing the conductor and cable within constrained crimp die geometry produces a connection which approaches most closely the conductivity and tensile strength of the conductor. Their performance criteria center upon conductivity, resistance, heat rise and secureness, tensile, ratio to conductor strength values. It is typically performed with a source of compression and crimp dies which are sized to constrain the conductor and connector to maximal bonding. “Homogeneous” compression is achieved when all of the “spaces” between strands and connector surfaces are eliminated created one homogeneous cross-section. These tools can be manual, hydraulic, or battery powered. Generally, they force dies to reduce the containing space of conductor and cable toward homogeneity. The size and stranding configuration of conductors determines whether less powerful manual or more powerful hydraulic and battery powered crimp tools are needed. Battery operated crimp tools are more convenient and compact than hydraulic tools, because the power source is compact and integrates to the tool body.