![]() It's such a popular product range that other manufacturers such as Tyco Electronics (TE) have compatible products (known as TE VAL-U-LOK) – note that the compatibility doesn't mean that the crimps, connector housings, and crimp tools can be separately interchanged! – there are slight dimensional differences. Mini-Fit Jr can be found within laundry machines. ![]() For instance, the 20-way or 24-way connector for ATX power connections is a Mini-Fit Jr connector. Mini-Fit Jr connectors are most commonly seen inside computers.ĭozens of PC and server standards define Mini-Fit Jr to be the connector for providing mainboard or processor board power often multiple pins will be used in parallel to increase the maximum current capability. ![]() Here is a 20-minute video ( direct link) that should help get up-to-speed on these connectors and the crimp tool. Mini-Fit Jr connectors and their crimp terminals have been available for perhaps 30 years or so, and the range has evolved over time to include options with higher current capability, higher insertion/removal cycles, flame retardancy, and so on the variants go by names such as Mini-Fit Max and Mini-Fit Plus, but they are all compatible. This review is about a Mini-Fit Jr crimp tool. On the plus side, it's excellent that the tool was adaptable for left-hand operation, which I did and really appreciated. The required force means that the tool would benefit from softer plastic inset grips, and perhaps slightly longer handles. What were the biggest problems encountered?: I do not think the tool is as ergonomic as it could be, it is just OK. So, overall in price-performance, I think the tool reviewed here cannot be beaten. For a lower-cost crimp tool, the ServiceGrade tool model 64016-0200 is half the price, but it is only rated for 1000 operations. What other parts do you consider comparable to this product?: The pull test revealed that cheaper generic crimp tools are _not_ comparable. ![]() RoadTest: Cool Tools - Molex Hand Crimperĭid you receive all parts the manufacturer stated would be included in the package?: True ![]()
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