Abstract: An insulating sheath for preinsulated ferrule type electrical connectors having the sheath partially surrounding the ferrule is disclosed. The sheath is a two layer laminate comprised of a layer of heat resistant polyamide bonded to a layer of tetrafluoroethylene film. The polyamide layer is against the ferrule with the tetrafluoroethylene layer being the outside of the sheath. When the connector is crimped onto wires, the polyamide layer and connector are encased by the tetrafluoroethylene layer. The connector insulated with the laminate has a minimum Limiting Oxygen Index value of 28.

Abstract: An insulation displacing terminal for mechanically and electrically securing an insulated wire. Contact means provide for electrical connection of an unstripped wire extended through the terminal. The contact means also lock the wire securely to the terminal.

Abstract: A core grip for use in conjunction with a conduction cable having an outer conductor and core element in a hollow elongated compression valve wherein the grip is disposed on an end portion of the core of the cable after the outer conductor has been stripped away and the compression valve is disposed about the grip and is crimped into an engagement with the grip which in turn mechanically engages the core wherein the core grip is formed from two separate semi-circular cylindrical halves made of a deformable metal which when joined together from a solid cylindrical grip having an axial core therethrough coated with grit which is adapted to receive the core of the cable.

Abstract: A crimp connector for electrical wires has two chambers formed from a unitary piece of sheet metal, one chamber for magnet wires and one chamber for connecting wires. Each chamber is formed by a bridge part and a row of a plurality of fingers which depend from the bridge part essentially radially with respect to the axis of the connector and are essentially circularly bent around the bridge part.

Abstract: A cable connector is provided which is particularly adapted for use in the field whereby the connection may be quickly and reliably made without the use of special tools other than those ordinarily carried by welders and electricians, such as screwdrivers, knives and hammers. The connector comprises a length of copper tubing having an inside diameter slightly larger than the outside diameter of the cable to be connected. The copper tubing is slotted along its length to define deformable portions which are forced into the cable strands after the ends of the cable to be connected have been inserted into abutting relation through opposite ends of the tube.

Abstract: A method for jointing the armouring wires of electrical cables, in particular power cables, in order to ensure that the stress or tension in the cable during handling and installation is equally distributed among the individual armouring wires. The armouring wires are preliminary locked in fixed positions along a cable circumference and tensioned towards each other before jointing, the individual wire joints being performed along a circumference or in a row along a generatrix of the cable.

Abstract: This invention relates to electrical connectors and more particularly to a connector for compression-formed parallel, X- and T-tap connections. The connector disclosed herein is a single piece member having wire-receiving passages adjacent each end. Slots parallel to and extending outwardly from the passages through the end sections define walls or fingers which may be closed in towards each other and the passages to crimp wires which may be positioned therein.

Abstract: An improved fuse means for use within an electric incandescent lamp (e.g., tungsten halogen). The fuse is located within a ceramic base to which the press-sealed end of the envelope is affixed (e.g., cemented). The improved fuse means comprises a first conductive (e.g., nickel) wire segment of rectangular cross-sectional configuration and a second conductive (e.g., nickel) sleeve member crimped about an end portion of the first wire segment and including a flat region which in turn is fixedly secured (e.g., welded) to one of the lead-in wires projecting from the lamp's press-sealed end portion. In an alternative embodiment, a second sleeve member and conductive wire segment is utilized.

Abstract: This disclosure depicts a novel method and system for crimping an elongated malleable metal connector onto two cables or the like and deforming the connector so that in its final crimped condition it is of generally a semi-cruciform/semi-circular shape in transverse cross-section with offset tap cable lodgment.

Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed for crimping onto a fiber optic cable or the like which has one or more single optical fibers and a strength member surrounding the optical fibers. A connector body is provided for receiving the optical fibers of the cable and has a rear end portion over which the strength member of the cable is positionable. The rear end portion of the connector body is provided with one or more annular crimp receiving, generally V-shaped peripheral grooves. A ferrule member is positionable over the grooved rear end portion of the connector body for crimping the strength member between the ferrule member and the connector body. The ferrule member is crimped to have one or more generally V-shaped crimping ribs which are nested in the grooves of the connector body clamping the strength member therebetween.

Abstract: A crimp-type cable shield bonding device for electrically interconnecting the shields of two sheathed and shielded cables each having an outer protective sheath and an underlying shield which enclose a bundle of conductors. The bonding device includes two tubular clamps respectively connectible to adjacent ends of the two cables. Each tubular clamp comprises a generally semicylindrical outer portion adapted to fit over the outer protective sheath at one end of one of the cables and a generally V-shaped inner portion within such outer portion, with its apex extending toward the outer portion. The inner portion of each tubular clamp is insertable between the shield and the conductors at the corresponding end of the corresponding cable with its apex extending toward the shield. The inner portion of each tubular clamp has teeth extending toward the outer portion of such tubular clamp and adapted to penetrate the shield of the corresponding cable.

Abstract: The connector connects two electric conductors together in a sealed manner, providing dielectric continuity of the conductor insulation as well as conductive continuity of the conductors. Said connector comprises a connector sleeve (2) having a conductive portion (21) made of a malleable material and a cavity (23) for accommodating a bared end portion (5) of a conductor as well as an adjacent insulated portion of said conductor. The sleeve (2) is covered by an insulating covering (6) which completely surrounds the conductive portion (21) and is folded over at the ends to line those parts of the cavity (23) which receive insulated portions of the conductors to be joined.

Abstract: A specialized clip and method for electrically and mechanically joining a highly-flexible electrical conductor and a fine metallic mesh or screen for use in medical electrodes. The clip is in the form of an inverted U and has a portion of the wire mesh folded thereinto such that upon insertion of the flexible electrical conductors into the channel of the U-shaped clip containing the mesh the clip may be mechanically crimped to bring about intimate contact between the flexible conductors and the mesh. The mesh portion is then welded to the main body of the wire mesh and the wire mesh may then be subsequently used in the manufacture of implantable medical electrodes, for example, defibrillation electrodes.

Abstract: A repair coupling for flexible electrical conduit comprised of helically wrapped loosely interlocked metallic strip, said coupling being characterized by its initially enlarged arcuate cross section adapted to be constricted into tube form, the interrupted perimeter of the initial cross section providing an opening longitudinally coextensive with the coupling body for the lateral reception of wires, the body being reformed to have a continuous circumference of predetermined diameter for threaded engagement into the conduit sections joined thereby.

Abstract: A copper sleeve is employed to join a molybdenum disilicide heating rod with a conductor by a brazing process including fluxing the interior of the sleeve, positioning the sleeve partially over one end of the heating rod and heating the junction of the sleeve and rod in a nonoxidizing flame while applying a brazing alloy to the interior of the sleeve. The conductor is then crimped to the opposite end of the sleeve for providing an electrical and mechanical connection of the conductor to the heating rod.

Abstract: A method of end-to-end connection single- or multi-conductor electric cables having compressed mineral insulation and apparatus for end-to-end connection. The conductive metal sheath and the mineral insulation which covers the conductor(s) are removed along a short length at each cable end, a metal sleeve is fitted on the ends of the conductors, opposite each other, the sleeve is crimped on the ends of the conductors, a ring made of the same metal is fitted on each cable end, then a cylindrical connection sleeve with thin ends is fitted over the rings, then the ends of the cylindrical connection sleeve are crimped on the rings and on the ends of the cables.

Abstract: A connector for use in terminating flat conductors which provides a minimum profile. The connector employs coined contact rings which pierce the conductor insulation and establish electrical contact without conductor damage. A lance and guide hole arrangement provides alignment and mechanical locking of the connector.

Abstract: A self-locking clamp member comprises a bendable member for bending along a bending line which divides the bendable member into first and second arm portions separated from one another by the bending line. The first arm portion includes a bendable tab extending away from the surface of the first arm portion and the second arm portion includes an opening for receiving the bendable tab and closing means associated with the opening for engaging the bendable tab to bend the tab when the tab enters the opening as the bendable member is bent along the bending to move the first and second arm portions towards one another.

Abstract: An electrical connector which can be used for pipe line heaters includes a base, an insert having a slot therethrough for a conductor, and a crimp barrel for the insert. A cap fits over the barrel and cooperates with the barrel and base so that when the cap is filled with a viscous potting compound, and the cap is slid over the barrel, the potting compound is pressured so that it substantially completely fills the cap and the base, thereby environmentally sealing the resulting assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical joint compound for use in tubular compression connectors generally of aluminum or copper, and is particularly useful for joining large, stranded or solid, underground, electrical power cable and terminations of cable in high-voltage potheads. The electrical joint compound is a thermosetting hardenable resin system such for example as epoxy or polyester, which contains sufficient fine metal particles to make the resin semi-conducting and also contains coarse metal particles of irregular shape which because of their size and shape break through any oxide surface such as occurs particularly on aluminum conductors during compression, and allow a metal-to-metal contact to be made between connector and conductor strands and between contiguous conductor strands. The combination of the coarse and the fine particles in a hard, semi-conducting resin provide a synergistic effect which gives a stable, low resistance, compression connector joint not heretofore available.

Abstract: A method for splicing electrical wires uses a crimp barrel removably disposed in an insulating sleeve. A first wire is inserted into the barrel, and then the barrel is removed from the sleeve without damaging the sleeve. A second wire is inserted into the barrel and the barrel is crimped to retain the wires. Then the crimp barrel is placed into the sleeve.

Abstract: A connector for one or more wires includes a casing, a cavity within the casing, an opening in the casing providing a path leading into the cavity for the insertion of a wire, a wire gripping member secured to one side of the casing within the cavity for automatically engaging a wire inserted into the cavity through the opening. The wire gripping member is normally inwardly inclined away from the cavity opening across the path of a wire being inserted through the opening, and is resiliently yieldable to swing toward and away from the opening across the path of the inserted wire. The gripping member has a free end and a secured end about which the gripping member swings. A V-shaped slot having converging sharp edge portions for cutting the insulation of an insulated wire extends inwardly from the free end of the gripping member. A narrow slot having blunt edges for gripping the bare wire forms an extension of the V-shaped slot toward the secured end of the gripping member and terminates short thereof.

Abstract: An insulated electrical crimp splicer comprising a crimp barrel disposed in an insulating sleeve. The sleeve is adapted to retain the crimp barrel therein but the barrel may be removed from the sleeve to permit crimping of the barrel onto electrical conductors.

Abstract: Means for carrying a cable through a wall, for instance through the wall of the motor of a submerged pump, said means comprising a sealing rubber ring encircling the cable and which is tightened up with an annular sleeve to give a watertight seal between the motor wall and the cable. Between the sleeve and the wall has been mounted a tightening ring encircling the cable, this ring carrying members which bend towards the cable in connection with the tightening operation.

Abstract: An electrical connector device for electrical conductors comprising a conducting ferrule receiving the leads from two insulated conductors and a heat shrinkable plastic tube surrounding the ferrule and extending past the ends of the ferrule, the tube having a normally dry, heat activated adhesive coated on the interior thereof, which tube is heated and thereby shrunk and hermetically bonded to the exterior of the ferrule and the insulation on the conductors. In certain situations an additional insulating layer is interposed between the tube and the ferrule. An electrical conductor, usable in the electrical connector device, comprises an insulated electrical wire, a ferrule receiving a lead from the wire, and a heat shrinkable plastic tube having normally dry, heat activated adhesive coated on the interior thereof, which tube is heated and thereby shrunk and hermetically bonded to both the ferrule and the wire insulation.

Abstract: Stamped and formed connecting device for splicing a small diameter lead wire to a larger diameter resistor core comprises a U-shaped connecting member having a web and sidewalls. The web has a semicylindrical central depression for the lead wire and has arcuate portions on each side of the depression which conform to the resistor core. The sidewalls are reversely folded at their outer ends to provide inner and outer layers. The ends of the inner layers are located adjacent to the depression. In use, the lead wire is located in the depression, the resistor core is positioned between the sidewalls, and the sidewalls are crimped onto the resistor. The ends of the inner layers move relatively towards, and against, the lead wire during crimping and establish contact with the lead wire. Contact with the resistor core is established by the inner surfaces of the inner layers of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A crimpable terminal device in which the barrel is double walled, with the inner wall being formed from the same sheet of metal as the outer wall and being integral therewith. Specifically, the inner wall is formed by folding over extensions of the outer wall back upon the inner surface of the inner wall and then forming the resulting double thickness of metal into a barrel within which a wire is placed and the barrel crimped thereupon. The inner wall of the barrel can have slots or apertures therein or other irregular surfaces, all designed to bite into the conductor crimped therein to make good electrical and mechanical connection therewith. Because the inner wall has slots formed completely therethrough, and further because the inner wall can move relatively freely with respect to the outer wall, the crimping produces unusually good electrical and mechanical connections and with many side benefits.

Abstract: Fine diameter wires especially suited for high temperature filaments are physically and electrically held in simple cylindrical connectors by lining the inside of the connector with a closely wound wire coil, inserting the fine wire into the center of the coil, and lightly crimping the outer surface of the connector until the filament wire is electrically joined to the connector and firmly held therein without the filament being weakened or excessively stressed.

Abstract: An open-ended, B-wire type of deformable connector has a thin, perforable insulative liner secured to the inner surface of the inner one of a pair of telescopically coaxially disposed metallic sleeves in accordance with several preferred liner assembly methods. The liner is positioned so as to overlie the distal ends of an array of insulation-piercing protuberances formed in the inner sleeve, and to extend continuously in both the circumferential and longitudinal directions at least to the perimeter of the array. During assembly, while the inner sleeve is being fabricated out of strip stock in a progressive manner, each liner in the form of a section of thin, plastic film stock is positioned on and firmly secured (such as by pressure bonding) to the partially fabricated planar sleeve section along at least the solid wall border regions thereof (surrounding the array of protuberances).

Abstract: A C-shaped wire connecting sleeve is formed having a plurality of elongated ribs pressed into part of its back portion which in turn is joined by two semi-circular end gripping portions. Upon being compressed about an enclosed wire or cable, the ribs not only strengthen the sleeve to resist undesired opening but minimize the inside radius of the enclosing sleeve to further increase the sleeve's compressive gripping force.

Abstract: A connector for electrically joining insulated conductors without removing the insulation therefrom. The connector is generally channel-shaped having a web with opposed, spaced apart side walls extending therefrom, and includes an electrically conductive inner portion, ultrasonically bonded to an electrically insulative outer portion. Rows of conductor engaging protuberances are disposed transversely on the side walls, each of said rows having a plurality of protuberances with a spacing between adjacent edges thereof, for receiving one of the conductors therebetween. Said spacing is smaller than the width of a conductor and is graduated such that the spacing gradationally decreases in width from those rows adjacent the connector ends to those rows intermediate of said connector.

Abstract: A post-insulated wire splice includes a conductive connector and an insulating member surrounding the connector. The connector includes a ferrule crimped around at least two wires, the ferrule having a generally smoothly curved exterior surface and having outer and inner ends defined with respect to the wires; the wires extend externally beyond the ferrule inner end and are terminated adjacent the ferrule outer end.The connector has a separation portion extending beyond the ferrule outer end, including an exterior surface continuous with the ferrule exterior surface and a sheared edge remote from the ferrule. The separation portion is deformed from a shape coincident with a portion of the projection of the ferrule exterior surface to displace the sheared edge inwardly of the projection toward the wires. The insulating member comprises a generally tubular sleeve of insulating plastic material, and in preferred embodiments is crimped and closed around the extending wires beyond the ferrule inner end.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making an insulated splice or terminal, the method including the steps of adhering an elongated layer of non-conductive material to an elongated layer of electrically conductive material so as to form a composite supply strip; severing a predetermined length of said supply strip from the remaining supply of said strip; and crimping said length about the elements to be joined until said electrically conductive material is in electrical contact with the said elements and so that the non-conductive material forms an outer insulated layer enclosing said splice or at least a portion of said terminal. In a preferred method of the instant invention, a further step of causing the non-conductive material of the splice to "flow" is employed whereby a resultant sealed splice is produced which is impervious to moisture and other contaminants.

Abstract: The subject matter herein is an electrical connector particularly adapted for quickly and easily electrically and mechanically connecting insulated ends of a pair of insulated electrical wires. The subject connector includes an elongated penetrator tube, having a flared annular lip at one end. A groove is formed in the tube to provide a convenient means for holding the tube in an automatic assembly machine. The tube has a plurality of penetrator locks formed integral with side walls of the tube. Each of the locks has a plurality of penetrator prongs extending inwardly of the tube. One of the penetrator prongs in each of the locks is longer than the remainder of the prongs to provide a holding prong, which engages the insulating material as the wires are inserted into the tube to hold the wires in the tube prior to final locking. Each holding prong has a rounded side adjacent to the flared annular lip to facilitate insertion of insulated wires and avoid tearing of insulation and stubbing of the wires.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a wrap-around type of connector for coupling the exposed shield of a jacketed cable from which a portion of the jacket has been removed to a grounding conductor. The connector is generally C-shaped with one free end portion having a greater radius of curvature than the other free end to permit one free end to pass over the other as the connector is closed on the cable shield. A tab is struck from the central portion of the connector to divide the interior of the connector into a cable receiving cavity and a ground conductor receiving cavity. By selectively adding strengthening ribs and removing material the various portions of the connector are made to function, as described. The connector can be made bare, or insulated, as required.

Abstract: An improved tubular ferrule which may be employed in a wire connector or the like comprises a helical coil of closely wound turns of generally elongate tubular form with each of the turns of the coil being bonded to an adjacent turn to form a crimpable tubular structure having an undulating interior surface and readily adaptable for use as an electrical connector or the like. The individual turns of the coil may be bonded to one another either by the selective application of a bonding material to the coil or by pre-coating the wire with a preferably heat responsive fusible material and subjecting the coil to a heating operation to fuse the turns together. Wire having a circular, rectangular, or other suitable cross section may be employed and selectively oriented to provide a variety of selective interior and exterior surface configurations. The wire may be pre-worked, prior to winding, to provide sharp protrusions thereon to enhance the engagement between the ferrule and external parts joined thereto.

Abstract: A terminator and grounding device particularly for an underground distribution cable having a concentric grounded neutral. A deformable metal sleeve has an annular space between side wall portions thereof to receive and terminate the helically wound neutral conductor. A steel liner in the deformable metal sleeve resists crushing and provides a through passage for the insulated distribution conductor. A tubular deformable metal side gripper on the main sleeve receives an extrinsic ground wire.

Abstract: An open-ended, B-wire type of deformable connector has a thin, perforable insulative liner secured to the inner surface of the inner one of a pair of telescopically coaxially disposed metallic sleeves in accordance with several preferred liner assembly methods. The liner is positioned so as to overlie the distal ends of an array of insulation-piercing protuberances formed in the inner sleeve, and to extend continuously in both the circumferential and longitudinal directions at least to the perimeter of the array. During assembly, while the inner sleeve is being fabricated out of strip stock in a progressive manner, each liner in the form of a section of thin, plastic film stock is positioned on and firmly secured (such as by pressure bonding) to the partially fabricated planar sleeve section along at least the solid wall border regions thereof (surrounding the array of protuberances).

Abstract: A connector is disclosed which includes an electrically conductive compression barrel and a deformable core grip which includes an inner sleeve and three longitudinally extending lobes projecting radially outwardly from the sleeve. The core grip fits over the projecting end of the reinforcing core member in a cable, and the end of the cable with the core grip thereon and a length of the cable with conductor strands thereon fit into the end of the compression barrel which is crimped against the core grip and against the conductor strands. Crimping produces a strong mechanical connection between the core grip and both the cable core contained therein and the surrounding compression barrel, and produces a good electrical connection of the compression barrel to the conductor strands on the cable.

Abstract: A wire-tape for completing substantially invisible electrical connections between electrical apparatus over exposed surfaces. The tape includes a clear adhesively coated polypropylene tape to which is adhered a fine wire having an inner coating of polyurethane and an outer coating of nylon. Special electrical terminals and splicing connectors are provided, both of which include a channel into which the wire nests and sharp prongs which pierce the tape and crimp over the wire into electrical contact therewith.

Abstract: An electrical connector is constructed by inserting the end of a stranded cable into a loosely fitted sleeve having diametrically opposed apertures. Thereafter, the sleeve is crimped for securement thereof to the cable. The crimping tool is provided with a punch section that moves through the sleeve apertures and in so doing pierces the cable by spreading the strands thereof, thereby forming a through passage for insertion of a mounting bolt that will be received by a threaded aperture in a terminal. During the crimping operation the sleeve is formed with an extensive flat surface area that will be in intimate contact with the terminal.

Abstract: A cylindrical metallic sleeve has opposite end portions and a cylindrical body portion with a longitudinal passageway for receiving the end portions of a conducting cable in overlapping relation. A shaped annular portion is positioned adjacent the sleeve end portions and include an inner, outwardly flared surface and an outer cylindrical surface that intersect in a rounded end portion. The outer cylindrical surface is planar and positioned substantially parallel to the sleeve cylindrical body portion so that the insulation surrounding the cables adjacent the sleeve end portions is not abraded upon flexing the spliced cable. The flared inner surface is removed from contact with the overlapping cable end portions in the sleeve to permit flexing of the cable end portions therein without abrading the cables. The sleeve body is crimped into frictional engagement with the overlapped cable end portions.

Abstract: The containment, splicing, or termination of the line is achieved by selective crimping along a housing. In a preferred form, the housing comprises a crimp barrel having a series of axially displaced apertures formed therein. A line, e.g. a wire, is inserted in the barrel, and a force is applied in registration with each aperture to deform the barrel and the line so that the deformed portion of the barrel maintains the deformed portion of the line against the aperture. The line scrapes against edges of the aperture to form a tight joint.

Abstract: An aluminum sleeve connector is applied to an aluminum conductor using multiple deep penetrations of the connector wall into the conductor. The penetrations are sufficient to at least fill the void volume between the connector and conductor in the transverse cross-section in which they lie. Each penetration causes plastic flow in the extruded material of the connector and in the conductor at their interface to minimize spring back and causes shearing at the interface to remove any oxide or other insulative coating.

Abstract: An insulation piercing terminal for use with insulation clad wire. The terminal includes a contact portion and a wire gripping portion that is adapted to be crimped onto the wire. The wire gripping portion includes a central elongated wire supporting area defining the bottom support for the wire and a pair of insulation piercing wings having sharp ends. The piercing wings extend outwardly in opposite directions from the wire supporting area around half the wire and meet in the location on top of the wire where they pierce the insulation at the top location so that the ends of the wings extend downwardly into and contact the wire and then bottom on the wire supporting area.

Abstract: A tool for use in connecting two conductors by crimping a pre-insulated open-U shaped connecting device simultaneously around separate conductors is disclosed. The tool is adapted for trimming either or both wires and can attach the connecting device to a through wire so that a tap connection can be formed. The through wire extends out of the center of the connecting device and the tool forms the insulation around the through wire to establish a suitable dielectric.

Abstract: A terminal for connecting a fine magnet wire to a larger wire with relatively thick insulation. The terminal has a barrel at one end section thereof with serrations extending substantially circumferentially around the inner surface thereof. At the other end of said terminal there is a second barrel with tangs extending inwardly therein. The fine magnet wire is laid within the end of the barrel containing the serrations. The large wire with the heavy insulation is laid within both sections of said barrel including the portion containing the tangs and the portion containing the serrations. Crimping of both barrels in the terminal causes the heavy insulation on the large wire to force the magnet wire into the barrel serrations, thereby elongating the magnet wire and breaking the shellac or fine plastic insulation thereon so that the magnet wire makes electrical contact with the barrel.

Abstract: Power distribution system for building wiring comprises a flat three conductor cable which is mounted on a surface, such as a floor, and tap cables extending laterally to outlets, loads, and controls. The tap connections of the branch or tap cables are made with electrical connectors crimped onto conductors in the distribution cable and the brand cable. An improved crimp is disclosed for making these connections.

Abstract: A crimped corrosion proof terminal for crimping onto solid or stranded aluminum wire is disclosed. The precrimped combination includes a tubular, plated copper terminal, the forward portion of which is flattened and closed and the rearward portion houses a perforated insert. The rearward portion of the terminal carries an insulation sleeve disposed on a metallic ferrule. The rearward portion of the ferrule houses a bushing. This assembly is crimped such that the resulting crimped terminal and wire are progressively reduced in diameter in a stepwise fashion, a forward deeply crimped portion elongates and is provided with a reservoir which substantially fills with extruded wire.The forward portion of the termination incurs the greatest reduction and the rearward portion the least. The crimping causes the aluminum wire to extrude through the perforations in the insert, thereby establishing good electrical contact between the wire and the terminal by breaking the aluminum oxide film on the aluminum wire.

Abstract: A device for splicing multiconductor wires is provided to achieve splices of balanced length whereby each conductor of the wire carries a substantially equal tensile load. First and second crimp barrels are mounted in a frame having shoulders at opposite ends. Stripped wire conductors are respectively inserted at each end and the conductors are crimped in the barrels. The frame is dimensioned to provide substantially equal tensile loading on each conductor of the wire.