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TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

(OP)
The TE Connectivity AMP DUAC extraction tool # 188688-1 is obsolete and expensive; they claim to have a new tool (# 1-1579008-6) that is more expensive and also hard to find.
The Hirose Electric Co Ltd # DF-C-PO(C) tool is inexpensive; will it work for the same purpose?
If not, will the Molex Inc # 0638130400 work?

RE: TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

Buy the hirose one ($13 USD) and let us know..

RE: TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

(OP)
mcqyvr,
I was hoping to hear from someone that has already tried it before I purchase one.

RE: TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

I know the obsolete AMP tool works for Molex style pins, but don't know if the inverse of that statement is true, sorry.

RE: TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

(OP)
Here is an answer:
I requested information on the TE Connectivity AMP DUAC extraction tool # 188688-1 alternatives from Digi-key, Mouser, Newark, Allied, TE-Connectivity, Molex, and Hirose Electric Co..
I received a basic "I don't know" from everyone of them except Newark who responded," I’m very sorry it took so long but it took me a while to get the right answer for you. This tool will work: 94F9674".
The tool referred to is a Molex # 11-03-0044 = Newark # 94F9674, 490 in stock. So I will purchase from Newark if possible.

RE: TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

(OP)
At last check the Molex tool was $16.92 from Newarknd that is much better than TE Connectivity's 1-1579008-6 tool for $250.00.

RE: TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

FWIW, I underwent a similar search for a pin (JST's VL and XA series) crimp tool. JST's own tool was about $500. Eventually we found a Molex tool for about $100 (DigiKey: 64016-0200). Couldn't guarantee it would work, but took the plunge and found it was fine. Maybe the JST would have been more precise, but we made do just fine.

When it came to an extraction tool, the appetite had waned. So I made do with a small flat screwdriver! Definitely not ideal, but works in a push.

RE: TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

(OP)
The most versatile crimp tool for a low cost that I have ever purchased is the Molex UNIVERSAL CRIMP TOOL # 63811-1000. $33.75 at Newark

RE: TE Connectivity AMP DUAC Extraction Tool Alternatives

I think I ordered something like that years ago... it was that and try my luck with it, or spend $1k+ on their "designed-for" tool. I took a (cheap) gamble and won. I'm not in a production environment, but my crimps are as good as any machine.

Dan - Owner
http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

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