
Battery cable cutting and crimping machines play a critical role in the wiring harness industry, particularly in automotive, industrial, and heavy machinery applications. These machines are used to efficiently prepare high-power battery cables.
Battery Cable Cutting And Crimping Machines used in wiring harness production are automated or semi-automated devices designed to process heavy-duty battery cables (often used in vehicles and machinery). These machines ensure precise cutting, stripping, and crimping of cables to produce consistent and high-quality electrical connections.
The machine automatically feeds battery cable from a reel. A servo motor or stepper motor controls the feed length. Cable diameter is typically between 10 mm² to 120 mm², depending on machine capacity. Once the cable reaches the preset length, a cutting blade (hydraulic or pneumatic) is actuated. Some machines can cut at multiple lengths in a single batch.
The machine then strips the insulation at one or both ends. Stripping is done using rotary or V-blades, depending on insulation type and thickness. Accurate stripping is critical to prevent conductor damage. A crimp terminal (e.g., lug or ring terminal) is fed manually or automatically. The stripped wire end is inserted into the terminal. A hydraulic or servo-driven crimp head compresses the terminal onto the wire using high force (several tons). Some machines can perform double crimping (conductor and insulation parts separately).
Some high-end machines integrate: Crimp force monitors (CFM) to detect bad crimps. Vision systems for verifying terminal positioning. Pull testing for mechanical strength verification.
Finished cables may be ejected into bins or placed in sequence for further assembly.
Battery cable cutting and crimping machines play a crucial role in the wiring harness manufacturing process, especially in automotive, industrial, and heavy machinery applications.
Key benefits of using these machines:
Battery cable cutting and crimping machines are essential in industries that manufacture or assemble wiring harnesses bundles of wires and cables used to transmit electrical power and signals. These machines automate the cutting of battery cables to precise lengths and the crimping (attaching) of terminals or connectors, ensuring consistency and reliability.