Features
- Produces UL-classified crimps when used with a compatible compact crimper (see crimper manual for compatibility)
- Industry-standard color coding to distinguish die sizes
- Laser-etched markings and imprinting of wire size onto connector after crimp completion
Specifications
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE31004AL |
| Mpn | DCE31004AL |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911822213 |
| Product Type | Wire & Cable Crimping Dies |
| Shipping Weight | 0.12 |
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U-type aluminum dies for crimping connectors with a compatible compact crimper (refer to the crimper user manual for compatible dies and connectors). Dies have markings to identify size and imprint the wire size onto the connector after a completed crimp cycle.
Project Ideas
Business
Pre-Crimped Feeder Whips
Offer made-to-order, UL-classified pre-crimped feeder whips using #4 aluminum for HVAC units, EVSE disconnects, and subpanels. Each lead is terminated with AL-rated connectors using the U-dies so the wire size is imprinted on the lug, simplifying on-site installation and inspection. Ship with labels, torque cards, and antioxidant packets.
Mobile Crimping and Labeling Service
Provide on-site crimping for electricians and facility managers who need fast, code-compliant aluminum terminations. Use the U-dies to deliver consistent crimps and leave the wire-size imprint as traceable QA labeling. Bundle inspection photos, torque verification, and a brief report for project documentation.
Tool-and-Die Rental with Micro-Training
Rent out the compatible compact crimper and #4 AL U-dies with a quick-start guide and short video. Include a consumables kit (AL-rated lugs, antioxidant, cleaning wipes) and a returnable torque wrench. Upsell optional remote coaching or a site visit for the first project to reduce user error and callbacks.
Solar and Remodel Contractor Partnerships
Partner with solar installers and electrical remodelers to supply pre-fabricated AL feeder assemblies for meter-main upgrades, combiner-to-inverter runs, and subpanels. Your shop handles precise crimping with die-size imprinting and color coding, while partners benefit from reduced labor time and fewer inspection delays.
Creative
Tiny House/Subpanel Feeder Kit
Build a compact feeder assembly for a tiny house or detached workshop using #4 aluminum conductors with AL-rated compression lugs. Use the U-dies to make UL-classified crimps (with the compatible crimper and connectors) so the terminations are clean and inspector-friendly. The die’s wire-size imprint and color coding make it easy to label and verify each connection in a tidy, pre-wired subpanel kit.
Backyard Studio Power Run
Create a neat, weather-appropriate feeder from a main panel to a backyard office or art studio. Pre-crimp AL lugs on #4 aluminum conductors at both ends for the disconnect and subpanel. The laser-etched die markings and wire-size imprint double as built-in labeling for a professional look and smoother inspections.
Solar Shed Power Hub
Assemble a cost-effective BOS (balance of system) wiring setup for a small solar shed, using #4 aluminum between a combiner/disconnect and a subpanel or inverter input that accepts AL. The die set ensures repeatable crimps and imprints the gauge onto lugs, making future maintenance and upgrades straightforward.
Electrical Training Demo Board
Build a hands-on demo board for apprentices that showcases correct aluminum lug terminations. Include samples with the color-coded U-dies, the wire-size imprint, and callouts for antioxidant application and torque specs. It becomes a durable classroom or trade-show piece to practice and demonstrate code-compliant crimps.