1.5 MM Blade Crimps too long

[jack123455]

Hello all

I have made the error of ordering 500 XL blade 1.5 mm crimps. Question is can I nip 1mm off the end of the crimp to shorten them to use.

In theory it should be fine just want to make sure I am not overlooking any issues further down the line.

The crimp will still be made the same and structurally sound just need to shorten the XL blade to a L with a sip.

Thanks all.

 

[roys]

If I’m understanding you correct, this is a red flat blade crimp, if so I see no probs in cutting a mm of the flat blade length, done it many times, important thing is that you are using ratchet crimpers and not a cheap set of so called crimping pliers that you get for £1.99.

 

[jack123455]

Yes would be a good set of snips and a clean cut. Integrity of the crimp is the same. There just a touch too long. I couldn’t see an issue myself but as there are a lot smarter people I thought I would get some opinions

that’s the basic shape. So essentially cutting a mm off the end

Would still use ratchet crimpers to make the connection and get a good hold.

 

[Geoff1946]

No problem shortening that blade. I've done it many times.