Features
- Produces cULus Classified crimps with compatible manufacturers' connectors when used with the DCE310 20V MAX Compact Crimper
- Industry‑standard color markings to distinguish die size
- Imprints wire size onto connector after crimp completion
Specifications
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE3100400CU |
| Mpn | DCE3100400CU |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911821865 |
| Product Type | Wire & Cable Crimping Dies |
| Shipping Weight | 0.25 |
| Includes | (1) 400 MCM Copper U-Die Set (DCE3100400CU) |
| Warranty | No Limited Warranty — this specific product is not eligible for warranty |
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U‑type copper dies intended to produce cULus Classified crimps with compatible connectors when used with the DCE310 compact crimper (crimper and connectors sold separately). Dies have laser‑etched and color‑coded markings to identify size. After a completed crimp cycle the wire size is imprinted onto the connector to aid inspection. Consult the crimper user manual for the compliant chart of dies and connectors.
Project Ideas
Business
Same-Day Heavy-Gauge Cable Fabrication
Offer local, same-day fabrication of 400 MCM copper cable assemblies for electricians, solar installers, and switchgear contractors. Use the DCE310 with the 400 MCM U-dies and compatible connectors to deliver cULus Classified terminations, labeled with wire-size imprints and heat-shrink IDs.
Mobile Crimping Van for Solar and ESS
Launch a mobile service that visits solar/energy storage sites to measure, cut, and crimp 400 MCM conductors on the spot. Reduce installer downtime, ensure compliant die/connector pairs, and provide a photo log of each imprint for QA.
Pre-Terminated 400 MCM Assemblies e-Store
Build an online shop selling custom-length 400 MCM copper assemblies with various lug/barrel options. Each order includes cULus Classified crimps, torque specs, imprint photos, continuity checks, and serialized labels for traceability.
Emergency Re-Termination for Data Centers/Utilities
Provide 24/7 rapid-response re-termination of overheated or damaged 400 MCM connections in switchgear, UPS banks, and generators. Bring the die set and compliant connectors, replace suspect lugs, and document imprints for compliance records.
QA, Labeling, and Rework Service
Offer periodic inspection of heavy-gauge terminations at industrial sites. Where crimps are noncompliant or unlabeled, re-crimp with the 400 MCM U-dies and compatible connectors, apply heat-shrink labels, and deliver a digital report with imprint verification for each connection.
Creative
Off-Grid Battery Bank Interconnects
Build a high-capacity 48V LiFePO4 battery bank with properly terminated 400 MCM copper interconnects and main feeds. Use the 400 MCM U-dies with a DCE310 compact crimper and compatible lugs to create cULus Classified crimps. The die’s size imprint on each connector doubles as an easy inspection mark and documentation aid.
Industrial Power Lamp Sculpture
Create an industrial art lamp that showcases the beauty of heavy-gauge copper. Form sweeping arcs of 400 MCM cable as structural elements and finish the ends with crimped copper lugs for an authentic power aesthetic. The color-coded and size-imprinted crimps become part of the visual story while keeping everything securely assembled.
Mobile Workshop Power Cart
Build a rolling power cart with an inverter/charger, battery bank, and distribution block for jobsite tools. Use the die set to terminate 400 MCM main DC and AC feeder cables for low-resistance, inspection-ready connections that are easy to service and upgrade.
Battery-Powered Welder Leads
Design a high-current DC welding setup driven by a battery pack. Crimp 400 MCM copper leads to busbars and lugs for minimal voltage drop and solid mechanical retention. The die’s wire-size imprint provides quick verification during maintenance.
Large Vessel Battery Retrofit
Undertake a marine battery and distribution upgrade on a big boat or yacht. Fabricate custom-length 400 MCM battery and grounding cables with cULus Classified crimps for reliability in harsh environments, and use the imprint for tidy, compliant documentation.