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Wires are of two types:

* '''Solid:''' Solid conductors consist of just one strand of metal. They are easier to terminate than stranded conductors. They are also mechanically tough and inexpensive. The major disadvantage of solid conductors is their lack of flexibility.

*'''Stranded:''' Stranded conductors are composed of multiple metal strands bunched together in any number of configurations. They are much more flexible than solid conductors, and the higher the strand count, the more flexible they are. While this can add some cost, it is essential for any wire or cable that will need to withstand any kind of movement or flexing.

== Procedure ==

=== Prepare the Wire ===

* Check the stranded wire to see if any strands have loosened and expanded to be larger than the wire and the insulation together. If this has occurred, twist the wires to the size they were before they were stripped.

* Check the insulation to ensure that there has been a nice clean cut. Wires with damaged insulation should not be used.

===Setup and Operate a Hand Crimp Tool===

#Ensure that the hand tool is designed to crimp the size wire and the proper terminal shown on the Hand Crimp Tool Specification sheet.

#Place the terminal in the tool.