Details
The Alphacool Eistools Crimping Kit is a tool set for making your own sleeved PSU cables: crimping tool, automatic wire stripper, side cutters, sleeving needle and four pin removers in a zipped case. The removers suit the Molex terminals of a typical PC power supply. Terminals are not included.
Properties
- For
- Sleeving and crimping PC power supply cables
- Pin removers
- 3 female extractors, 1 male extractor
- Connectors
- PCIe, ATX, 4 or 8 pin EPS (Molex terminals)
- Case size (W x L x H)
- 33 x 22 x 5 cm
Why sleeve by hand
Sleeved cables have become the norm for most modded computer builds, and Alphacool says nothing is quite as good as when they're hand made. Those of most power supply manufacturers are usually loose, or you can see the original cable through the sleeve, which is not everyone's cup of tea. Many modders want a nice smooth and tight sleeve, preferably in a color of their choice, but to do this you will need the correct tools. Alphacool now offers this kit for that job and says it has everything you need to create your own perfect cables.
The case
The tools are safely stored in a foam insert inside a compact protective zipped case, which Alphacool also describes as a lockable bag. This will ensure you can keep everything clean and tidy, and it makes it harder to lose anything.
Removing pins and cutting wire
Several pin removers are included, so the cables can be easily removed from the individual connectors. These removers are compatible with, and remove, all Molex terminals which can be found on a typical PC power supply. Therefore the set holds 3 different female extractors and a male extractor for the PCIe, ATX terminals and the 4 or 8 pin EPS connectors.
Sharp side cutters have been included to allow you to cut wires to the desired length, whether you are shortening the original PSU cables or creating your own. Alphacool's point is that side cutters are always useful.
Sleeving
To help you sleeve, particularly with paracord, the kit comes with a special sleeving needle. The cable itself is inserted at the rear end of the needle, and the needle is then simply pushed through the sleeve together with the cable. Doing it this way prevents the cable from sticking to the sleeve, or even damaging it. Alphacool recommends its AlphaCord as the sleeve, in our sleeving section.
Stripping and crimping
If you have shortened or created your own cables, you will need to remove some insulation before crimping new terminals onto the wire. To do this you can use the automatic wire stripper that is in the Eistools kit. With this stripper you determine the contact pressure and the length of the insulation to be stripped, and Alphacool says you get the perfect result every time. In its words this is basically child's play and can be done by anyone, even without prior knowledge.
The crimping tool is required for the penultimate step. It is used to crimp the terminals you require onto the wire before you put them into the connector housing. The Eistools set also includes alternative crimping jaws for terminals of different sizes, which Alphacool's page lists as replacement jaws for a longer service life. To change the crimping jaws, remove the two pins at the head of the tool, insert the other jaws and reattach them with the pins.
The last step is the simplest one. The cables with the newly fitted terminals and sleeve only have to be plugged into the desired connector, and the self-sleeved cable is ready.
What a cable needs
You will need to purchase the terminals for your project separately, as there are many different types: see our replacement pins and connectors.
In the box
- 1x Eistools Crimping Kit
