iCrimp IWS-3220M vs CLIK-Mate Terminal

I’ve been looking for a low-cost crimp tool for the Molex CLIK-Mate terminals. So I’ve decided to give this iCrimp IWS-3220M crimping tool a try. I want to use 26 gauge wire in the terminals and from the dimensions of the tool, I think that may be iffy. But I give the Molex CLIK-Mate and SL terminals a try.
Amazon link to the tool: a.co/d/2Z1QPR4
0:00 Unboxing
1:45 CLIK-Mate Terminals
4:55 SL Terminals
5:52 Final Thoughts

[@Perplexer1]

I ordered this crimping tool and am waiting to receive it, but I also ordered the IWISS IWS-2820 model which is a manual (non-ratchet) tool that's more "manual" and perhaps more controllable since the jaws are thinner and you have to crimp the wire tabs and insulation tabs separately. This should give you more control. I'll see which one I like more when I receive them.

[@NVRMTmotion]

Thorough review! There aren't many reviews of this exact crimper, much appreciated

[@metalplasticelectronics354]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheRealWhiteDillard]

That hand shake tho 🫨

[@metalplasticelectronics354]

Yes it can be a real pain at times.

[@garethky]

I've been using the 1.3mm slot on the Clik mates. It does a much better job of rolling the insulation tabs. Its too wide and the wire doesn't get crimped securely but it works cleanly without damaging the connector. I go back with the PA-09 and tighten up the wire section. Then slightly pinch the width of the insulation section so it fits better into the Clik mate housing.
Disabling the ratchet helps with feel, the last ratchet click is too tight and crushes the connector, tearing the insulation tabs. Just squeeze until you meet resistance and stop.
It is tedious, but its not $450 tedious, which is what Molex wants for the official crimp tool.

[@metalplasticelectronics354]

I got a PA-09 to try and am very happy with it. I now use it more than any other crimp tool.

[@UloPe]

Looks like it performs like all those similarly priced two in one crimpers… ok but not great.
I’ll be sticking to the PA-09

[@metalplasticelectronics354]

Have you tried the PA-09 on a Molex Clik-Mate terminal? Or any very small terminal for that matter? I'm still looking for a tool to do a better job. That doesn't break the bank. Thanks.