HX-50BI

I bought this iCrimp tool to fix the battery cables and lugs on my Corolla and my Galant. It is a heavy-duty tool that makes a perfect, solid crimp every time. I love that the dies are built-in you just rotate them to the wire size you need (8 AWG all the way to 1/0) without having to swap out separate pieces. It takes a bit of muscle to squeeze, but the long handles give you great leverage. The connections feel factory-quality and have completely solved the starting issues I was having with my cars. If you do your own auto maintenance and want to stop messing with cheap, bolt-on terminals, this is the tool to get.

### Overview The iCrimp Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tool (model HX-50BI) is designed to handle a wide range of crimping tasks, accommodating wire sizes from AWG 8 to 1/0. It is ideal for crimping copper lugs, battery terminals, and heavy-duty wiring used in automotive, marine, and industrial applications. ### Key Features - **Crimping Capability**: This tool supports wire sizes from 8 to 1/0 AWG, making it versatile for various crimping tasks. It ensures a secure, hexagonal crimp profile, which is important for high-load electrical connections. - **Durable Design**: Constructed with heavy-duty materials, this tool is designed to withstand tough work environments and repeated use. - **Built-in Wire Shear Cutter**: For added convenience, the tool comes with an integrated wire shear cutter, simplifying the process of preparing wires for crimping. - **AWG Markings**: After crimping, the die code is embossed on the lugs, allowing for easy identification of the correct die used. ### Ease of Use The iCrimp tool is relatively straightforward, allowing users to cut, strip, and crimp wires with ease. The rotating dies help ensure an accurate crimp every time, preventing improper connections that could lead to electrical failures. ### Applications This tool is particularly useful for those working with battery cables, power equipment, and in automotive or marine environments where heavy-duty wiring is needed. The tool is compatible with various copper and aluminum connectors, making it versatile across different tasks. ### Drawbacks Some users have noted that the tool can be a bit bulky for very tight spaces, and while it performs excellently for most crimping tasks, it may not always be ideal for finer, more delicate electrical work. ### Conclusion The iCrimp Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tool is a solid, reliable choice for those needing a sturdy and versatile crimper that can handle large gauge wires. Its heavy-duty construction, ease of use, and integrated wire cutter make it a go-to for demanding electrical projects.

Let me start by saying I have used really high end crimping tools and this one is not going to compare to them. To be fair though, it cost about a third as much as they do. So for the money, this is probably the best kit you can buy. The wire cutters work fantastic cutting thru even heavy 2/0 wire with ease. The crimper itself is sturdy. The adjustable dies seem very well cut and when locked in place, are sturdy. The only downside is the crimper will leave a small raised nub of copper when you crimp. The solution is to just rotate the wire connector and crimp again. That will lessen the nub of extruded copper so it is no concern. Yes, it requires pulling the handle twice instead of once but to save so much money, it is worth it. I've been building a solar setup and used the crimper and cutters many times. Every crimp came out sturdy and looking good. Long as you rotate it and do a second crimp, all is well. Even without the second crimp, it is sturdy and works fine. It just leaves a small nub of raised copper. Not a serious problem and wires still work fine but I didn't like the raised nub so do a second crimp. Of the budget priced crimp tools, this is the one I would recommend to anyone. Nice setup and works well.

The cutter first, it’s so dull I was unable to cut #1 welding cable. Luckily I also have a very sharp Ancor cutter. UPDATE: I used a carbide rasp to put an edge on these, nice and sharp, didn’t help much. I got through a #1 cable but it took everything I had - the design gives you really poor mechanical advantage but they might be better if you have giant hands. The crimper works but I’m surprised how little force it takes to get it to the lock position (full crimp). I do not have any evidence that this in inadequate. I’ve used a hammer crimper for 10 years and of course with those you just bash it harder a bunch of times to get a crazy tight crimp. So, not a con. However it’s awful to get on the lug and crimp with only 2 hands, I bought this so I could crimp without taking the wire to the bench vise. Maybe I’ll get better at using it. I use flared barrel lugs so that flare functions as a stop for the tool to keep it on the lug as you get things set to pull the handles. If I didn’t have flared connectors I would HAVE to use a vice. Other than that I like it and it wasn’t much more than the hammer anvil was - the crimps are def prettier.

Good quality, I don't know that I would use them professionally but as a backyard mechanic who only needs to use them occasionally, they work great. They're easy to use, lightweight, give a good crimp on 4AWG wire at least. The cutters were good as well, for the larger gauge wires I'd worry that the handles are too short, unless you have massive hands and incredible forearm strength.

Slices through 1/0g wire like butter! Crimper is awesome! Saves time of having to solder the wire in the lug. Should’ve brought this tool in beginning when I was setting up the car audio stereo system.

worked great with 1/0 awg wire

Makes great connections

I did lots of searching what to get for wire connector crimping and this item does the job well.....

Excelente producto, buen juego de herramientas ayuda mucho en el trabajo...me llego rapido por DHL, Todo muy bien.

These are excellent, crimps hold well even on cables with small strands

Buena herramienta, me sorprendió de manera positiva

Works well on smaller ga wire, needs a lot of effort for large ga.