Crimp

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001436",
  "term": "Crimp",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To mechanically deform a metal connector around a conductor to establish a secure and reliable electrical and mechanical connection. This process involves specialized tools that apply pressure to reshape the connector barrel onto the wire strands. A properly crimped connection exhibits low resistance and high pull-out strength, often tested to industry standards like UL 486A-486B.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "crimping tool"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "crimpen",
    "es": "crimpar",
    "fr": "sertir"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/crimp/"
}