Features
- Produces cULus-classified crimps when used with compatible connectors and crimper
- Laser-etched markings for size identification
- Industry-standard color coding to distinguish die sizes
- Imprints wire size onto connector after crimp completion
Specifications
| Die Type | U-type copper dies |
| Wire Size | 500 MCM |
| Certification | cULus Classified crimps (when used with compatible connectors and crimper) |
| Markings | Laser-etched and industry-standard color coded |
| Connector Imprint | Wire size imprinted on connector after completed cycle |
| Compatibility Note | Requires compatible compact crimper and approved connectors (sold separately) |
| Warranty | Not eligible for warranty |
U-type copper dies for crimping 500 MCM copper conductors. When used with a compatible compact crimper and approved connectors, the dies produce cULus-classified crimps. The dies include laser-etched and industry-standard color markings for size identification and imprint the wire size onto the connector after a completed crimp cycle. Connectors and crimper are sold separately.
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Large-Gauge Cable Assemblies
Offer build-to-order 500 MCM copper cable assemblies with cULus-classified crimps (using compatible crimper and approved connectors), heat-shrink labeling, and test verification. Target data centers, switchgear builders, solar+storage integrators, and marine yards that need fast turnaround and documented quality.
Mobile On-Site Termination Service
Provide a field service that cuts, strips, and crimps 500 MCM conductors at job sites—switchgear, transformers, ATS, and EVSE installs. The die’s wire-size imprint on connectors aids inspection and as-built documentation, reducing punch lists and rework for contractors.
Prefab ESS/EVSE Harness Kits
Pre-terminate standardized harness kits for battery racks, inverter busbars, and fast chargers. Include color-coded, laser-etched, and size-imprinted lugs for traceability. Sell in matched lengths with hardware and torque specs, streamlining installations for solar and EV contractors.
QC and Compliance Documentation
Specialize in crimp quality control: produce photo logs of die marks and wire-size imprints, pull-test samples, and provide traceable batch reports. Market to firms that need clean UL documentation to satisfy AHJs, insurers, and facility managers.
Tool Rental + Training Bundle
Rent a compatible compact crimper with the 500 MCM U-die set and approved connectors, bundled with short, practical training on proper terminations and inspection. Offer optional on-site supervision for first installs and a consumables kit for common lug sizes.
Creative
Industrial Copper Cable Furniture
Use short lengths of 500 MCM copper cable terminated with crimped lugs as structural elements for shelves, table legs, or wall brackets. The die’s wire-size imprint and color markings become part of the aesthetic, signaling authentic, code-grade hardware. Bolt the lugs to steel plates or hardwood to create a rugged, industrial look.
Kinetic Sculpture With Copper Spines
Create a large art piece where heavy copper cables act as flexible “spines” joined by crimped lugs to machined plates. The cULus-classified crimps add credibility and durability. The imprinted wire size and laser-etched markings double as intentional design details and provenance marks.
Showpiece Battery Bank Manifold
Build a high-current battery bank interconnect for a workshop display or off-grid demo rig. Use 500 MCM with properly crimped lugs to connect to busbars, showcasing neat parallel runs, heat-shrink color coding, and the die’s wire-size imprint for a museum-quality, educational installation.
Marine-Inspired Lighting Sculpture
Craft a floor or wall-mounted lighting sculpture that uses heavy-gauge copper cable and crimped lugs as the visible framework, with separate low-voltage LED wiring integrated along the structure. The crimped lugs serve as mechanical joints and mounting points while highlighting precision terminations.
High-Current Test Bench Cabling
Build bespoke, short, low-resistance jumpers for a DC load bank or inverter test stand. Use the die set to produce consistent, labeled terminations so each lead’s size is imprinted directly on the connector, making it easy to document setups for repeatable experiments.