Miami Stainless Blog

Factory Crimping vs Hand Crimping

Written by Miami Stainless | 06-Apr-2017 00:00:00

 

The decision between whether to use factory or hand crimping can be dependent on a number of factors.  We have put together a list of pros and cons for each method to help you make the right decision for your project.

 

 

Factory Crimping

Pro's

  • Quicker installation 
  • No swaging tools required
  • Sleeker finish
  • Stronger swage
  • Extremely DIY Friendly

Con's

  • Extra cost
  • Project posts need to be installed before wires can be ordered

 

Factory crimping produces a neat, professional and strong swage without the hassle of doing it yourself. Our dedicated in-house team can stainless fittings such as bottlescrews and swage terminals.

 

 

 

Hand Crimping


Pro's

  • Can measure & swage on site
  • Easy for DIY Installers

Con's

  • Special tools required
  • Longer install time
  • Not as many options for fittings
  • Not as streamline 

 

 

 

For those wanting to give a DIY job a go we offer instructions booklets, instructional videos and over the phone advice.  We also have crimping tools for sale and hire.

 

If you need to cost our a job use our online balustrade calculator which will quote up your job for you and you can add all the components to your shopping cart with one click.