Silverline PL55 - Reviews
(4.4)
282 reviews
Info
Reviewbucket.co.uk scanned the internet for Silverline PL55 reviews.
You can find all Silverline PL55 reviews and ratings on this page.
Analysis
For Silverline PL55, 282 customer reviews collected from 2 e-commerce sites, and the average score is 4.4.
Detailed seller stats;
Amazon has 272 customer reviews and the average score is 4.4. Go to this seller.
Ebay has 10 customer reviews and the average score is 4.8. Go to this seller.
5.4.2021
For the money this seems like a good value crimping tool ideal for the home/occasional user and is pretty solidly built, certainly better quality than I was expecting for the relatively cheap price and it has produced good, well crimped, connections for me.The main problem, and probably the cause of many of the critical reviews, is that there are no instructions on how to use it included with the tool which given the likely typical purchaser/user of a tool at this price (i.e. NOT an experienced professional expert crimper) seems like a shortcoming that could be easily and cheaply rectified by the manufacturer and result in greater purchaser satisfaction and fewer critical reviews.Check for
9.8.2018
Does exactly what it says on the tin. Have used a lot in the month or so since I got it, good heavy feel and has no problem whatsoever in crimping.Few things to note... due to the way it levers, one of the blue handles opens up at a 90 degree angle to the other. Could see it being hard to use if you have small hands as reaching from one handle to the other is a stretch therefore.The tool ratchets down onto whatever you're crimping which releases once the tool hits the bottom of the crimping action. There's a release latch inbetween the two handles so if you crimp something that turns out to be too large you can push that to have the ratchet release.That release is in an awkward position inbetween the two handles however,
10.6.2020
It feels sturdy in the hand and seems better quality than you would expect for a tenner - time will tell!. I know others here have said it did not crimp enough however the one I received crimps perfectly without any adjustment. I am using quality plastic coated terminals and they will not pull off the wire when crimped. I tend to tin the wires prior to crimping for a better electrical connection. The instructions are non existent so if you are not familiar with this style of crimper you could be forgiven for putting the crimp in the crimper jaws the wrong way round and it will not crimp properly (should be crimping tool in right hand with the coloured dots on the die facing left,
16.1.2019
Ok, so it’s not perfect, but at this price I can’t complain.The ratchet sometimes slightly slips a bit (maybe once in every 20 or so uses), but will catch again on the next attempt, so that’s fine.Of more concern is that as supplied it doesn’t crimp especially tightly and does need some adjustment to get a tighter crimp. This is not indicated or documented in any way, so many users may be unaware that this can and should be changed.After adjustment though, it does a good job.At this price point it’s hard to mark it down for the minor little issues it has. If you’re an electrician who’s crimping all day long, maybe buy something a bit more expensive with a better calibre,
24.3.2021
Maybe I'm a bit sad but I get turned on by neat little electronics tools like this, especially when they save me a lot of time and effort, which this does. If used properly, you'll get a solid connection that will last forever. I have seen a video (on a platform that shall remain nameless) which said that sometimes you don't get a good connection and so to use solder to make it secure - DON'T - that's a stupid idea and defeats the whole point of this type of connection. If you think that the connection will be too loose because the wire is thin, double the wire back on itself to double up it's size, twist it to secure it first, bend it back and crimp over the bend.
20.10.2020
This is a well made, sturdy, almost chunky piece of kit. It works well, but does require quite a bit of an effort to complete the crimping procedure. The ratchet action works well once the crimp is completed, the last part of which is the bit that requires the effort. It works okay with the correct size connectors (in my case blue and red), but I used it for a job on the car, where some of the connections involved thinner wires and smaller connectors. For these I had to use my existing crimping pliers. I'm not sure if different sized crimping dies are available for this, but if they are it would help. Well worth the money.
6.12.2018
Neatly made including heavy gauge metal handles.[So heavily built that the first item was damaged in transit with evidence of being dropped on one end such that the heavy metal had broken through the substantial plastic sleeving on the handles - item replaced very promptly!]Pleasing progressive click action to close the jaws on the connector. Keep squeezing to release (or tickle the lever visible between the handles). I'll reserve judgement on efficiency 'cos the cable pulled free on my first attempt using a very small (red) connector - I felt I needed to just finish it off with a squeeze with pliers.
7.3.2021
Excellent value for money and much better than the cheap style single crimps that you see, these will crimp the front and back of the termination at the same time. Just insert the termination from the coloured dot end, make sure it is placed in the centre of the jaws and crimp away.Even indents dots on the insulation so you can tell which die was used. Single dot for red, two dots for blue and a line shape for yellow.I can see them lasting a long time and for the price they probably cant be beat.
2.4.2011
Having used "professional" crimpers in the past, I was pleased with the quality of this product. The jaws align correctly and there is no side play. The tension is adjustable but I have found that the pre-set level is just right to produce a nicely shaped connection without damaging the insulation.For little more than the cost of a "scissors" type crimp tool, this will give you professional quality joints which will not pull out (assuming that you use the correct sized crimp for the wire).
13.2.2021
The wire end needs to be tinned even if solid so as not to pull out. Only one side of the crimp jaws produce a correct crimp and leaves an emboss mark. It is best to emboss as close to the wire sleeve as possible and if you prefer align the tool so as to partially crimp the wire sleeve as well. Either method requires only one operation. Choose the smallest crimp sleeve for your wire to assure a good connection.
23.4.2016
Having recently thrown out a tired & dirty pair of crimp tools which cost 3x more, I thought I'd take a punt on these "cheap" ones.I honestly can't see/feel any difference. The ratchet is solid & crisp (7 clicks to close, 8 clicks to open) and the die pieces seem durable & good quality. In the unlikely event they fall apart next week, I'll obviously update the review... but thus far, the punt paid off.
13.12.2018
Took a chance with these as the more expensive Draper ones I bought were rubbish and had to be returned. As it was, these are much better but that seems to be the nature of this design. They all seem to be made using the same design and probably in the same factory, so it’s just a QC issue in the end.I think if I got another one, then it would be the Sealey angled-head version for about £35.
10.4.2021
Really good for the money, perfect for occasional use. They seem well made and are pretty heavy. I wouldn't pay more, the more expensive ones are probably the same with a different name stamped on them. Maybe not for professional use but will last a lifetime for most people. I used them for putting lugs on 10mm bonding and they are impossible to remove without cutting the cable
20.4.2009
I have always managed with a pair of cheap pressed steel Crimping Pliers that come with the crimps but having lent them out and not been returned I borrowed a pair of Ratchet Crimping Pliers and they made the job so easy.I came home and immediatly ordered a pair, which arrived next day. Once you have used them you wonder why you put up for so long with inadequate ones.
15.12.2015
Very good tool, I hunted for the best price because I don't do this type of job any more (odd one off DIY's) I expected these to be noticeably lower quality than the better known makes to my surprise this dose not seem to be the case, a good well made tool!For crimping terminals this type of tool is the best for the job you get a good professional finished crimp.