4/0 Copper U-Die Set

Features

  • Produces cULus-classified crimps when used with compatible crimpers and connectors
  • Laser‑etched markings for clear size identification
  • Industry‑standard color coding to distinguish die sizes
  • Imprints wire size onto connector after crimp completion

Specifications

Opt Sku DW-DCE310040CU
Mpn DCE310040CU
Upc/Gtin 885911796583
Product Type Wire & Cable Crimping Dies
Shipping Weight 0.26 lb
Included In The Box 1 × 4/0 Copper U-Die Set (DCE310040CU)
Warranty No Limited Warranty (product not eligible for warranty)

U‑type copper dies for making classified crimps when used with a compatible compact crimper (refer to the crimper manual for the compliant chart of dies and connectors). Dies are laser‑etched and color‑coded for size identification. The die set imprints the wire size onto the connector at the end of a crimp cycle to aid inspection.

Model Number: DCE310040CU

Project Ideas

Business

Mobile Heavy-Gauge Cable Crimping Service

Offer on‑site fabrication of 4/0 battery and ground cables for fleets, marine, RV, forklifts, and backup power systems. Use the 4/0 U‑die set with a compatible crimper to deliver cULus‑classified crimps. Provide rapid replacements, custom lengths, lug hole sizing, and photo‑documented terminations showing the die’s wire-size imprint for QA.


Custom Cable E‑Commerce with QC Photos

Launch an online store where customers pick length, insulation color, and lug bore sizes for 4/0 cables. Fulfill orders in-house with the U‑dies and include a certificate plus high-resolution photos of each crimp showing the die’s size imprint. Upsell heat‑shrink labeling, protective boots, and polarity tags.


Contractor Rental Kit and Micro‑Training

Rent a compatible compact crimper with the 4/0 Copper U‑Die Set and a starter kit of lugs/heat‑shrink to electricians and solar installers. Include a quick-reference card on die color coding, crimp steps, and inspection criteria. Offer optional on‑site coaching or a short video course for proper classified crimp technique.


Pre‑Terminated Battery Interconnects for Solar/Storage

Supply standardized 4/0 battery jumpers and inverter leads to PV and ESS installers. Stock common lengths and lug bore sizes, crimped with classified U‑dies and stamped wire size for easy inspection. Provide batch QC logs and torque recommendations to reduce installer time and inspection failures.


Inspection and Rework Service for Overheated Lugs

Partner with facilities and marine yards to audit high-current terminations, replace overheated or undersized lugs with properly crimped 4/0 assemblies, and document improvements. The die’s imprinted wire size and consistent crimp geometry support compliance reporting and reduce downtime from loose connections.

Creative

Industrial-Chic Low-Voltage Lighting

Design a statement chandelier or wall sconces using thick 4/0 battery cable as a visual element and crimped copper lugs as the hardware. Use the 4/0 Copper U‑Die Set with a compatible crimper to make clean, cULus‑classified terminations; the die’s size imprint becomes an intentional industrial detail. Keep circuits low-voltage (12–24V), add adhesive heat-shrink for insulation/strain relief, and route power through a concealed LED driver.


Cable-Tensioned Shelving or Furniture

Create floating shelves or a minimalist table braced by tensioned 4/0 cable. Crimp eye lugs on cable ends with the U‑dies, then connect to turnbuckles or anchor plates. The laser‑etched, color‑coded die marks ensure correct die use and consistent crimps, while the imprinted wire size on each lug adds an authentic, engineered aesthetic.


Outdoor Copper Cable Wind Sculpture

Suspend polished copper plates or bells from 4/0 cables with crimped lugs as both functional connectors and decorative accents. The heavy cable resists kinking and provides robust support; weatherproof the crimps with marine-grade heat-shrink. The die’s consistent, classified crimps boost durability for long-term outdoor display.


Solar-Powered Art Installation

Build a public art piece powered by a small solar+battery system. Use 4/0 cables for the DC bus and battery interconnects, terminating with the U‑dies for cULus‑classified reliability. The stamped wire size on each lug aids inspection and documentation, while the heavy copper and lugs become part of the visual language of the piece.


Show-Quality Custom Car Audio Trunk

Fabricate immaculate 4/0 power/ground runs for a demo vehicle’s audio system. Precision crimps with the die set produce uniform, inspection‑friendly terminations; the imprinted wire size on lugs is a subtle brag of proper build practices. Finish with colored heat-shrink and acrylic panels for a clean, show-ready presentation.