Transportation Equipment Electrician how-to
How to Crimp a Reliable Wire Connection
Good crimps prevent failures.
Quick answer
Good crimps prevent failures. In short: select; strip; insert, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Select the right terminal.
Strip to correct length.
Insert fully.
Crimp with the right tool.
Pull test.
Insulate.
Safety reminders for transportation equipment electricians
- Follow lockout/tagout
- Treat rails as live
- Wear arc flash PPE
- Follow track safety rules
Key terms
Schematic · Traction motor · Third rail · Pantograph · Control circuit · Relay: see the full transportation equipment electrician glossary.