Features
- Produces cULus-classified crimps when used with a compatible compact crimper
- Industry-standard color-coded markings to distinguish die size
- Imprints wire size onto the connector after crimp completion
Specifications
| Die Type | U-type |
| Included | 1 x 1/0 Aluminum U-Die Set (DCE310010AL) |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Warranty | No Limited Warranty (product not eligible) |
| Wire Size | 1/0 |
| Compliance | cULus-classified crimps (when used with compatible connectors and crimper) |
| Manufacturer Sku | DCE310010AL |
| Compatible Crimper | DEWALT DCE310 20V MAX Compact Crimper (sold separately) |
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U-type aluminum dies designed to produce cULus-classified crimps when used with a compatible compact crimper. Dies have laser-etched and industry-standard color-coded markings to identify size. After a completed crimp cycle, the wire size is imprinted on the connector for inspection. Connectors and crimper are sold separately; consult the crimper manual for compatible dies and connectors.
Project Ideas
Business
On‑Site cULus Crimping Service
Offer a mobile termination service for electricians, solar installers, and EV charger crews who need cULus-classified crimps on 1/0 aluminum conductors. Bring a DEWALT DCE310, the 1/0 U-die, and compatible listed connectors. The post-crimp wire-size imprint streamlines inspection photos and AHJ sign-off. Bill per termination or per project, with rapid response windows.
Pre‑Fabricated 1/0 Cable Assemblies
Launch a cut‑to‑length assembly shop producing 1/0 aluminum feeder jumpers and pigtails with crimped lugs, adhesive heat shrink, and printed labels. Use the U-die for consistent terminations and capture the imprinted size in batch photos with torque specs and pull-test results. Sell to electrical contractors, OEM panel shops, and solar EPCs with 24–48 hour turnaround.
Tool + Die Rental with Micro‑Training
Rent a kit that includes a DEWALT DCE310, the 1/0 U-die, and a starter pack of listed connectors. Provide a short online course covering die selection by color code, crimp verification using the imprint, antioxidant application for aluminum, and documentation checklists. Upsell consumables and offer optional on-site coaching for first-time customers.
Storm and Emergency Re‑Termination Crew
Create a rapid-response service for utilities, facility managers, and generators/ATS contractors to replace damaged 1/0 aluminum terminations after storms. The die’s imprint assists in quick QA and reporting to insurers. Package pricing per incident includes on-call availability, materials, and documented inspections.
Third‑Party Crimp QA & Compliance Audits
Provide independent inspection of 1/0 terminations for commercial projects. Verify correct die usage via color codes and imprint, check connector listings, and perform sample pull tests. Deliver a digital compliance report with photos tied to location and circuit IDs. Target solar farms, data centers, and prefab MEP shops needing traceable quality records.
Creative
Industrial Cable Lamp
Build a floor or pendant lamp that leans into the industrial aesthetic. Use short lengths of 1/0 aluminum cable as structural members and crimp ring or pin lugs onto the ends with the 1/0 U-die and a DEWALT DCE310 crimper. The die’s wire-size imprint becomes a design detail, and the color-coded die size helps avoid mistakes during assembly. Use compatible, cULus-listed aluminum connectors and non-current-carrying cable sections purely for structure, routing low-voltage LED wiring separately to keep things simple and safe.
Modular Cable Sculpture
Create geometric sculptures from 1/0 aluminum cable segments terminated with crimped lugs. Bolt the lugs together at various angles to form polyhedra or flowing forms. The stamped wire size on each connector doubles as an intentional visual motif, and colored heat shrink or powder-coated brackets add contrast. Great for gallery installations or modern office decor.
Outdoor Trellis and Espalier System
Make a heavy-duty garden trellis using 1/0 aluminum cable runs tensioned between posts. Crimp compatible aluminum sleeves and lugs with the U-die to form secure loops and anchor points; the imprint aids inspection and maintenance logging over seasons. Use antioxidant compound and weatherproof heat shrink for longevity. Ideal for grapevines, espaliered fruit trees, or contemporary landscape accents.
Heavy-Duty Workshop Hangers
Form crimped loop ends on 1/0 aluminum cable to create robust hanging straps for hoses, ladders, or yard tools. Mount with eye bolts and carabiners; the die’s size imprint provides a quick check that the correct die and connector were used. Add colored heat shrink or labels to denote weight ratings and zones in the shop.
Crimp Quality Demo Board
Build an educational display that contrasts correct vs. incorrect terminations. Mount samples showing proper cULus-classified crimps (using the 1/0 U-die with a DEWALT DCE310 and listed connectors) alongside common errors. Include cutaway pieces to reveal barrel fill and use the imprint as a teachable inspection feature. Useful for makerspaces, trade classrooms, or contractor onboarding.