Features
- Produces cULus-classified crimps when used with a compatible compact crimper (refer to user manual for compliant die/connector chart)
- Laser-etched markings for clear die identification
- Industry-standard color coding to distinguish die sizes
- Imprints wire size onto the connector after crimping for easy inspection
- Includes one #1 copper U-die set
Specifications
| Mpn | DCE31001CU |
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE31001CU |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911796507 |
| Warranty | Not eligible for limited warranty (per manufacturer listing) |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Product Type | Wire & Cable Crimping Dies |
| Compatibility | Designed for use with compatible compact crimpers (e.g., DCE310 series) |
| Included Items | (1) #1 Copper U-Die Set (DCE31001CU) |
| Shipping Weight | 0.27 lb |
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U-type copper crimping dies designed to produce cULus-classified crimps when used with a compatible compact crimper (see crimper user manual for approved die/connector combinations). Dies have laser-etched and color-coded markings to identify die size. The crimp cycle imprints the wire size onto the connector for inspection.
Project Ideas
Business
On‑Demand Heavy Cable Shop
Offer custom-length battery, inverter, winch, welding, and marine/RV cables with cULus-classified crimps. Provide same-day turnaround, heat-shrink color coding, and torque spec cards. Include QA photos of each crimp’s wire-size imprint and optional pull-test data to reassure fleet managers and DIY clients.
Mobile Marine/RV Electrical Upgrades
Run a van-based service that replaces corroded lugs, upgrades battery banks, installs inverters/DC distribution, and tidies wiring at marinas and RV parks. Market the compliant crimp process and on-site verification via stamped lugs and inspection sheets matched to the die/connector chart.
Solar BOS Cable Kits
Pre-assemble balance-of-system cable kits for residential solar and battery storage: inverter leads, battery jumpers, shunt cables, and disconnect wiring. Sell kits in standard lengths and custom orders, each with heat-shrink labels, protective boots, and a packing list showing lug type, die used, and imprint verification.
Motorsports & Overland Pop‑Up Crimping
Set up at race events, car audio meets, and overland expos to fabricate winch leads, big‑3 upgrades, and dual‑battery cables on the spot. Offer while-you-wait service, bundle with lugs and sleeving, and highlight the inspection-friendly wire-size imprint on every terminated end.
Workshops + Tool Rental Kits
Host short classes on high-current DC wiring best practices, then rent out a compact crimper with the #1 U-die, approved lug assortments, heat-shrink, and a laminated die/connector cheat sheet. Upsell consumable kits and provide a simple QA checklist so DIYers can document compliant crimps.
Creative
Geometric Busbar Lamp
Build an industrial-style table or pendant lamp that uses copper busbars and heavy-gauge cable. Crimp copper lugs to the cable ends with the #1 U-die, bolt them to busbars and blade fuse holders, and route LED drivers safely. Leave the crimp imprint visible as part of the aesthetic, add clear heat-shrink for a polished look, and patina the copper for contrast.
Portable Camp Power Box
Convert a rugged case or ammo can into a 12V/24V distribution box. Use the die to crimp lugs for battery studs, fuse blocks, shunt, and Anderson-style connectors. Include a voltmeter, USB/PD ports, and solar input. The cULus-classified crimp and wire-size imprint make inspection easy and boost confidence in high-current connections.
Copper Cable Wall Sculpture
Create a kinetic or relief wall art piece from thick, formable copper cable. Terminate sections with crimped closed-barrel lugs and mount them on standoffs so the cable arcs and patterns float off the wall. Arrange the stamped wire-size imprints in a repeating motif, and finish with tinted clear coat to preserve the copper glow.
E‑Bike High-Current Harness
Fabricate a clean, low-resistance battery-to-controller harness for a custom e‑bike. Crimp appropriately sized copper lugs to battery leads, main fuse, and controller terminals using the die’s matched die/connector chart. Add adhesive heat-shrink with printed labels, and route through braided sleeving for a professional, serviceable setup.
Ham Shack Grounding System
Build a neat, low-impedance grounding network for a radio station. Crimp copper lugs on bonding straps and cables from each device to a copper ground bar, then to the external ground rod. The die’s size imprint on each lug doubles as permanent labeling for quick troubleshooting and station audits.