Journal
Stories and guides
Read buying guides, product notes, material stories, and field updates from the team.
All stories
5 stories
Buying Guides
How to Choose Between DEUTSCH DT and DTM Connectors
DT or DTM? Compare DEUTSCH DT and DTM connectors by contact size, current rating, wire gauge, and IP67/IP69K sealing to choose the right sealed connector.
Buying Guides
Solid Contacts vs Stamped Contacts for DEUTSCH Connectors
Solid vs stamped contacts for DEUTSCH connectors: sizes 12, 16, and 20 compared by current, wire range, and crimping, so you can choose the right contact.
Buying Guides
How to Choose Crimp Terminal Size by Wire Gauge
Ring, spade, butt splice, and quick-disconnect terminals compared by AWG and mm² — choose the right crimp terminal size for the wire and avoid common mistakes.
Recommended products
Products to pair with your reading
Popular pieces selected to support the routines, repairs, and ideas featured in our journal.
Tools
HDT-48-00 Four-Indent Hand Crimp Tool, DT/DTM/DTP Contacts, 12-22 AWG
Four-indent hand crimp tool for turned (solid) size 12, 16 and 20 contacts of the DT / DTM / DTP series. Four crimp indenters advance together for a uniform crimp; an 8-position selector knob sets the crimp depth, and the universal contact positioner turret is included. For 12-22 AWG / 0.35-3 mm² wire.
Tools
HSC8 16-6 Self-Adjusting Ferrule Crimping Tool, Hexagonal, 0.08-16 mm²
A self-adjusting ratchet ferrule crimping tool with a six-indent hexagonal crimp profile, in the larger 16 mm² size class: the die adjusts itself to the ferrule size within its range, so no die change is needed. For tubular / bootlace wire end sleeves, 0.08-16 mm². Ratchet with pressure-adjustment wheel and quick-release lever.
Tools
SN-2546B Solar PV Connector Ratchet Crimping Pliers, 2.5/4/6 mm²
Ratchet crimping pliers for solar PV connector crimp pins: a three-position die for 2.5, 4 and 6 mm² solar cable pins, ratchet mechanism with release lever, red/blue moulded grips. Also sold as a kit with spanner wrenches, connector housings, crimp pins and a carry case.