You can get some tools for
fixing wires into MTA connectors (Mouser part numbers):
571-598041
156 T HANDL MAINT TL
AMP MTA .156' Connectors
571-598031
100 T HANDL MAINT TL
AMP MTA .100' Connectors
These aren't the fancy ones with a trigger; these are the T-shaped
ones that still require a vice to hold the connector and a bit of
grunting to get the wire in place. I've found these tools to be much
more reliable than the old pliers method, especially when building 20
power cables. The results are consistent and perfect each time.
On 8-Jun-08, at 7:46 PM, Jeff Laity wrote:
> What is the secret to making a MOTM power cable with the MTA-156
> connectors? Do I need a crimper to attach the wires? I try to get them
> in there with a set of pilers but that doesn't work. Last time my
> cable didn't work so I just blobbed molten solder on there to close it
> up. There must be a better way. Are you supposed to strip the wire
> first? I'm using 18 gauge wire.
>
> Thanks, -jl