dan9090 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Having replaced winch motor I'm looking for an easy solution to heatshrinking the cable terminals on top of motor. I have tried standard heatshrink tubing a number of times with very little success. Clearly the problem is trying to use straight tube to cover an angled area (cable coming in straight then taking a 90deg turn onto the bolt terminal). Obvious answer would seem like a "boot" shaped heatshrink product but cant find any - do they exist/where would you find them??? Any different and more interesting ideas more than welcomed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Goodwinch supply rubber boots for winch motor terminals. Not heat shrink but reuseable and reliable, I feel that heat shrink will be too thin and will wear through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 ^^^ Use a boot a la Nick suggestion, then use heatshrink with a glued backing (special heatshrink) and overlap the end of the boot to the cable. Did this on the old Hybrids electrics, meant the boot could still be removed..... but made a great seal on the ends Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Or good 'ol CPC ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpants Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 The heatshrink boots you can buy (in the CPC link) are generally intended to fit to mil-spec connectors, and as such, you will struggle to get it to seal on the terminal. I'd favour the other options already described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcat404 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 i have tried a few different types and do have some heatshrink with terminal past or epoxy glue on the inside, for 11kv terms etc, the only real problem is that they are a PITA to remove, if you interested i could send a small anmount for you to try? once shrumk down you could always try and pinch together the end using apair of pliers till it sets? Alternatively crimp your lug ends on and heatshrink over all bar the actual hole and then cover with standard rubber boot with electrical grease? it will stop most of the carp getting in there? just a thought? nath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Would self amalgamating tape do the job? G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIRWOLF Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 HI SELF AMALGAMATING TAPE SOUNDS GOOD FOR WATERPROOFING BUT WILL ATTRACT DIRT FOR A WILE ALSO EASY TO REPAIR ^^^^ Please - NO MORE CAPS LOCK POSTS Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 You can get right angled boots-which still need heatshrinking. alot of them are designed for mil spec connectors, but can be used. what diameter is the cable?RS are better then farnell (CPC) cheaper, usually have it in stock and better range, but thats personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I have found that with crimped ring terminals on 35mm^2 cable and glue lined heatshrink over the terminal for all but the connection area, then the rubber boots available on vehicle wiring products (code RS126) are a really good tight fit over both the cable and the terminal post that they really don't need to be shrunk for a good seal. hth Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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