Features
- Produces cULus-classified crimps with compatible connectors when used with the DCE310 20V MAX Compact Crimper
- Laser-etched markings for permanent identification
- Industry-standard color coding to distinguish die size
- Imprints wire size onto the connector after crimp completion for inspection
Specifications
| Die Material | Copper |
| Die Type | U-Type |
| Compatible Crimper | DEWALT DCE310 20V MAX Compact Crimper (connectors and crimper sold separately) |
| Crimp Classification | cULus Classified crimps (with compatible connectors) |
| Markings | Laser-etched and industry-standard color coded |
| Function | Imprints wire size onto connector after crimp |
| Sku | DCE310010CU |
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U-type copper dies designed to produce cULus-classified crimps when used with a compatible compact crimper (see user manual for die/connector compatibility). The dies have laser-etched and color-coded size markings and imprint the wire size onto the connector after a completed crimp cycle. Connectors and crimper are sold separately.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Crimping & Termination Service
Offer on-site, cULus-classified terminations (with compatible connectors) for contractors and facilities using the DCE310 and U-dies. Bill per termination or per harness, and include photos of the laser-etched imprint and die color as part of a QA packet for the client’s records.
Prefab Harness Shop for Solar/EV
Set up a small shop to fabricate custom, labeled wire harnesses for solar installers, EV charger crews, and generator backup projects. Provide cut-to-length cables with crimped lugs/splices, heat-shrink, and serialized labels. The imprinted wire size simplifies field inspections and reduces callbacks.
Crimp QA and Documentation Audits
Provide third-party inspection of terminations for electrical contractors. Verify correct die/connector usage, capture the wire-size imprint, perform pull tests, and deliver a report aligned with job specs for AHJs or client QA. Package as pre-pour, mid-project, and closeout audits.
Tool Rental + Training Packages
Rent the compact crimper and U-dies with a quick-start guide and a die/connector compatibility chart. Offer a short training session covering proper crimping technique, inspection by imprint, and common mistakes. Upsell consumables like compatible connectors and heat-shrink kits.
Workshops for Makers and Apprentices
Host paid classes teaching safe, code-conscious terminations using U-type dies. Students practice with various gauges and connectors, then take home a small project (like a fused distribution lead) plus a checklist for future work. Partner with trade schools and maker spaces.
Creative
Modular LED Light Sculpture
Build a low-voltage wall sculpture using LED strips and a copper bus system. Crimp ring terminals and splices with the U-dies to create neat, robust junctions, letting the industry-standard color coding and the imprinted wire-size marks become part of the industrial design. The cULus-classified crimps (with compatible connectors) add reliability for long-running installations.
Custom Hi‑Fi Speaker Cables
Create audiophile-grade speaker leads using heavy-gauge cable terminated with crimped spade or ring lugs. The die’s imprint of the wire size on each connector provides a permanent spec reference, and the color coding helps keep left/right and channel polarity organized in a clean, professional way.
Solar Garden Art Harness
Design weather-resistant garden sculptures powered by small solar panels. Use sealed butt splices and ring terminals crimped with the U-dies to assemble tidy harnesses that resist corrosion and are easy to service. The laser-etched markings make post-install checks simple when pieces are moved seasonally.
Kinetic STEAM Mobile
Build a tabletop kinetic mobile powered by micro DC motors. Integrate a mini terminal block and crimped connectors so students can swap components safely. The wire-size imprint on each termination doubles as an educational touchpoint when teaching about conductor sizes and proper termination.
12V Overland Power Box
Construct a compact 12V distribution box for camping: fuse block, voltmeter, and quick-disconnects. Use the U-dies for ring lugs and splices on heavier gauge leads to ensure rugged, field-ready connections. Color-coded dies help maintain a consistent wiring standard across accessories.