Looking for advice on how to use the $25 coupon from TE Connectivity.
I was thinking about getting ferrules and a ferrule crimper. Anyone know of the best model to use for use on the FRC electrical components? I tried looking at specs from FRC vendors… TE connectivity has a ton of options, its not clear what the exact spec ferrules AndyMark and CTRE have. Might just order from AndyMark/CTRE next year instead.
Or other parts that anyone recommends.
Also am I the only one that finds the ordering for TE confusing… you have to request a sample order it seems?
Seeing that it’s Covid hours and leadtime doesn’t matter much… These (the red and blue pair) are exactly the same as the AM ferrule crimpers. TE has better quality ferrules and other crimps than you can get from the usual suspects, so I’d load up on those.
For FRC you’re fine with the cheapest style they sell that matches your wire desired gauge and terminal style (if applicable).
Work with PCM, VRC, etc. Spectrum has tested these and they latch well in the connectors. You will need a crimping tool (Amazon Link).
Sample Order
Here is the order that Spectrum placed. Two of the items don’t say approved but they did send them to us. It may be possible to order more, we don’t really know since they don’t tell us how much we can order.