How to Choose the Right Wire Stripper and Terminal Crimping Machine

Step 1: Confirm the wire type you process (the most critical step)

By wire category

Ordinary single-strand electronic wire (AV/BV/RV short wire): Choose a standard automatic computer wire stripper + semi-automatic terminal crimping machine.

Multi-core sheathed wire / power cord (2-core, 3-core round sheathed wire): Must use a special sheathed wire stripper (ordinary strippers are not applicable).

Flat ribbon cable: Use a dedicated ribbon cable stripper or integrated separating & crimping machine.

New energy high-voltage large-square wire (6–120mm² high-voltage harness): Equip with special large-square high-voltage wire stripper + servo high-voltage terminal crimping machine.

Ultra-fine wire / micro harness (0.03–0.5mm for medical, robotic precision harness): Select a precision servo micro-wire stripper.

By wire gauge

Thin wire (0.3–2.5mm²): Standard computer wire stripper is sufficient.

Medium wire (2.5–6mm²): Upgrade to enhanced 4-wheel feeding wire stripper.

Large-square wire (over 10mm²): Must adopt a special large-square stripper; ordinary machines will damage copper cores or fail to cut off insulation.

Step 2: Select machine grade based on daily output

Small batch / workshop processing (several thousand pieces per day)

Stripper: Ordinary fully automatic computer wire stripper

Terminal machine: Ordinary pneumatic semi-automatic terminal crimping machineAdvantages: Low cost, easy operationDisadvantages: Average precision, high noise, poor long-term stability

Medium output / regular harness factory (10,000–50,000 pieces per day)

Stripper: 6-axis full servo computer wire stripper

Terminal machine: Servo silent terminal crimping machineAdvantages: High precision, no core damage during stripping, stable crimping, low noise, durable

Mass production / new energy & automotive harness (high quality requirement)

Directly configure: High-precision servo wire stripper + automatic wire stripping & terminal crimping all-in-one machine + optional visual inspection systemSuitable for strict tolerance requirements, IATF automotive quality standard and factory audit.

Step 3: Select configuration according to process requirements

Only need wire cutting and both-end stripping → Standard computer wire stripper is enough.

Require cutting, stripping, twisting and terminal crimping in one process → Choose automatic wire stripping & crimping all-in-one machine to save labor and improve efficiency.

Strict requirement for stripping accuracy and no copper core damage → Avoid ordinary pneumatic models, choose full servo type directly.

Process waterproof terminals with frequent model switching → Adopt quick-change mold terminal machine with one-click parameter adjustment.

Need quality traceability and defect prevention → Equip with terminal machine with crimp force monitoring & AI visual inspection for automatic defective product alarm.

Step 4: Key selection tips for wire strippers

Prioritize 4-wheel feeding (more stable and non-slip than 2-wheel type).

For fine wires, choose a precision adjustable blade holder to prevent cutting copper cores.

For sheathed wire and large-square wire, confirm dedicated programs and professional blades with suppliers.

Do not only focus on price; check motor, guide rail and blade material for long service life.

Step 5: Core selection tips for terminal crimping machines

Pneumatic terminal machine: Low price, high noise, average precision, only for low-end orders.

Servo silent terminal machine: High precision, low noise, consistent crimping performance - mainstream recommended model.

Frequent terminal specification replacement: Choose model with adjustable stroke & quick-change mold.

For new energy thick terminals / copper lugs: Must use high-tonnage servo terminal machine to avoid loose crimping and terminal falling off.

Step 6: Budget matching solutions

Solution A: Entry-level low cost (small workshop & individual processing)

Standard computer wire stripper + ordinary pneumatic terminal machineSuitable for ordinary electronic wires & low budget.

Solution B: Cost-effective mainstream (most harness processing factories)

Full servo wire stripper + servo silent terminal machineSuitable for medium output, stable quality and long-term production.

Solution C: High-end mass production (new energy & automotive harness)

High-precision servo wire stripper + automatic stripping & crimping all-in-one machine + optional inspection moduleSuitable for mass production, factory audit and high-standard harness orders.

Summary

First confirm wire type and gauge, then judge by daily output.Choose ordinary pneumatic models for low requirements; choose full servo models for high precision and quality.Use dedicated professional machines for sheathed wire, large-square wire and ultra-fine wire - do not use ordinary machines reluctantly.