Features
- Produces cULus Classified crimps with compatible manufacturers' connectors when used with the DCE310 20V MAX Compact Crimper (see user manual for compatibility)
- Laser‑etched markings and industry‑standard color coding to distinguish die sizes
- Completed crimp imprints wire size onto connector for inspection
Specifications
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE310030AL |
| Mpn | DCE310030AL |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911822268 |
| Product Type | Wire & Cable Crimping Dies |
| Shipping Weight | 0.12 |
| Manufacturer | DeWalt |
| Compatible Crimper | DCE310 20V MAX Compact Crimper (sold separately) |
| Warranty | No Limited Warranty (product not eligible) |
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U‑type aluminum crimping dies designed to produce cULus classified crimps when used with the compatible compact crimper (see user manual for compatible dies and connectors). Dies have laser‑etched and industry‑standard color markings to identify size. The completed crimp imprints the wire size onto the connector to aid inspection. Connectors and crimper sold separately.
Project Ideas
Business
On-Site ESS/Solar Cable Fabrication
Offer a mobile service to cut, prep, and crimp 3/0 aluminum battery interconnects for residential/commercial energy storage. Use compatible connectors with the DCE310 to deliver cULus-classified crimps; document each termination with photos of the wire-size imprint for AHJ and client records.
Pre-Cut 3/0 Aluminum Cable Kits
Launch an online shop selling made-to-order cable kits (length, lug orientation, heat-shrink, labels) for ESS, marine, and backup power. Include a QC sheet and images of each crimp’s imprinted wire size to streamline inspections and reduce returns.
Crimp Audit and Documentation Service
Provide jobsite audits for contractors: verify aluminum terminations, re-crimp out-of-spec connections, and deliver a photo log showing die color/markings and lug wire-size imprints. Package with torque verification and labeling for a turnkey inspection-ready handoff.
Trade School Micro-Course + Tool Rental
Run short classes on aluminum conductor prep, oxide inhibitor use, die selection, and cULus practices. Rent the DCE310 and 3/0 aluminum dies to graduates for their first jobs. Revenue from tuition, rentals, and bundled connector kits.
Fleet/Upfitter Heavy-Gauge Harnesses
Partner with vehicle upfitters and EV conversion shops to supply standardized 3/0 aluminum battery and ground harnesses. Build jigs for repeatable lengths/angles, use the die for consistent, inspection-friendly crimps, and provide traceable batch documentation.
Creative
Aluminum Cable Geometric Wall Art
Create a modern wall panel using short runs of 3/0 aluminum cable terminated with crimped lugs. Arrange the lugs in hex or grid patterns and fasten to a wood or metal backer. The crimp’s imprinted wire size becomes a subtle texture detail, while laser-etched/color-coded die markings guide uniform assembly.
Modular LED Arc Lamp
Build an architectural lamp using rigid arcs of 3/0 aluminum cable as structural elements. Crimped lugs bolt to custom brackets for clean joints. Route low-voltage LED lighting through appropriately rated conductors; the die produces consistent, inspection-friendly terminations that double as industrial design accents.
Show-Quality DC Power Panel
Design a showcase van/boat/off-grid power panel featuring perfectly routed 3/0 aluminum battery cables. Use the die for cULus-classified crimps and visible wire-size imprints on each lug for easy inspection and labeling, elevating the panel’s look and safety.
Kinetic Mobile with Crimped Joints
Make a ceiling-hung kinetic sculpture using short 3/0 aluminum jumpers as arms. Crimped lugs serve as pivot points with small shoulder bolts, and the stamped wire-size imprints add industrial charm. Balance the mobile for graceful motion.
Anatomy of a Crimp Teaching Board
Assemble a clear acrylic display showing proper vs. improper aluminum crimps, including cross-sections and pull-test notes. The die’s imprinted wire size on each sample helps students learn inspection criteria—perfect for makerspaces or classroom walls.