This is an extremely compact SATA END push-in connector, which has a depth of only 16mm including the cap. The cap of the END connector covers the open ends of the wires. The wires (18 AWG, 0.75 mm², 17 AWG 1.00 mm²) are simply pressed down completely into the "blades" of the connector with a flat screwdriver or similar wide object, while you hold the connector stable on a surface. The "blades" of the connector cut through the wire-insulation and make contact to the wire core. You can see the procedure on the third photo in the product gallery.

New since 23rd May 2023: This is the custom CTX-4 MDPC-X crimping tool for our 15th anniversary of MDPC-X. The CTX-4 replaces our CTX-3 crimper. This unique crimping-tool is specifically optimized to create the ideal crimp-terminal shapes for your custom sleeved cables. This MDPC-X crimping tool is specifically made for the following wire sizes: Biggest Opening: 16-15 AWG (European: ~1.2 mm² to 1.5 mm²) 2nd biggest opening: 20-18-17 AWG (European: ~0.5 mm², 0.75 mm², 1.0mm²) 3rd and 4th opening: 23-26 AWG (European: ~0.14 to 0.25 mm²) CTX-4 | Optimized for no compromise Based on our experiences with crimping tool optimizations since 2007 (CT-1, CT-2 and CTX-3), the CTX-4 is the latest and likely final MDPC-X crimper for (open barrell) crimp terminals like the ones used for ATX, PCIe, Dupont, Fan, Fat-4, Mini-Fit, Micro-Fit, 12VHPWR etc. The jaws of the CTX-4 feature a short 4th position, which is ideal for shorter than normal crimp terminals: 12VHPWR signal pins and similar very small and short crimp terminals. The 2 openings for 16-15 AWG (~1.2 to 1.5 mm²) and 20-18-17 AWG (~0.5, 0.75 to 1.0 mm²) wires and terminals feature the unique MDPC-X anvil designs. These special openings create perfect crimp terminal shapes for custom sleeved cables: There's maximum pressure force on the conductor section BUT the insulation section of your wire and crimp-terminal stays in a fully round shape, not squeezed wider than high! This ideal roundness of your wire and terminal will keep the weave structure of the cable sleeving in a perfectly symmetrical condition during the whole sleeving process. After fabrication, each tool is tested for this specific performance in both openings and the 2 individual test-crimp-terminals are provided with your tool. Enjoy the ease of creating your own uncompromising custom cables with everything from MDPC-X! Crimping guide and tutorial for the MDPC-X crimping tool: Please have a look at the image gallery of this crimping tool. It gives you a full understanding about the procedures and important details of crimp terminal positioning. You open the crimping tool by "closing" it. Just press the handles together and the ratchet mechanism will release the lock. Place the crimp terminal into one of the 4 slots with the matching size for terminal and wire. The front of the crimp terminal must stick out of the jaws-rear far enough (the images explain it best). This is the most important aspect! Close the tool a little bit until it squeezes down the rear-wings of the crimp terminal (the so called "insulation holders"). Now push the uninsulated wire into the rear of the crimp terminal until the insulation stops at the narrow part in the middle of the crimp terminal (the so called "wire core holder"). The images show exactly what is meant. Insulation holder of the terminal is fully over the insulation, wire holder is completely over the uninsulated wire core. Now fully close the tool and it will "open" again when fully squeezed together. Done! You can always "pre-open" the tool by pushing the small lever (on the inside of the bottom handle) towards the front of the tool, while slightly pressing the handles together. If you experience that the front of a crimp terminal turns upwards or downwards, just place a finger underneath the crimp terminal front, which sticks out of the tool. Easy!

If you want to use SMALL or XTC sleeve, this is the perfect choice! Black hookup wire is perfect to slightly tone down light cable sleeving colors. It's typically used with black sleeving and carbon sleevings, which include black. Stranded 15 AWG hook-up wire Black, of course 100% tinned copper, no markings and coming as a beautiful large inner diameter ring to prevent spiral shaping as much as technically possible. At an outer diameter of only 2.50 mm, this is a class of its own. Maximized conductor size for lowest resistance, minimized outer diameter: This is the uncompromising MDPC-X 15 AWG hook-up wire Black, of course 100% made in Germany.   What's better than a high cross-sectional diameter? An even higher one! The bigger the cross-sectional diameter, the lower the electrical resistance. Heating issues at high load? Not anymore! 16 AWG is the maximum size used in todays computers ... until now. MDPC-X raises the bar to the next bigger conductor size of 15 AWG, because we can. The outer diameter of only 2.50 mm allows you to use 15 AWG now in the same way as you used 16 AWG before - without any troubles getting the MDPC-X sleeved wire into your connectors. This wire will not be exceeded anymore in electrical performance for PC power supplies. This is the maximum - ahead of the industry. Technical Data: Tinned copper conductor in PVC insulation according to VDE 0812 -30°C to 80°C PVC insulation, flame resistant according to VDE 0482-332-1-2. Once braided with MDPC-X cable sleeving it is resistant from -58°C to +155°C. Short term peaks of 215°C can then also be handled without structural degradation Constant operating voltage: 900V, Test voltage 2.500V Electrical resistance per kilometer: max 13.3 Ohm Attention: Hook-up wire is a relatively heavy item. It can quickly raise the weight based shipping cost to the next level.

Use this wire size in combination with MICRO sleeve. Very experienced sleevers will also use it with SMALL sleeve, but it's not for the average user, because it requires perfect "length-stretch and fix the sleeving" skills. Do NOT use it with XTC, only use XTC if you bundle 2 or more of these wires into one XTC sleeve. C-White hookup wire is perfect to maximize the intensity of all medium and light cable sleeving colors. Professionals often use C-White hookup wire for all cables. Stranded 17 AWG hook-up wire C-White (RAL 9001), of course 100% tinned copper, no markings and coming as a beautiful large inner diameter ring to prevent spiral shaping as much as technically possible. At an outer diameter of only 2.00 mm, this is a class of its own. Maximized conductor size for lowest resistance, minimized outer diameter: This is the uncompromising MDPC-X 17 AWG hook-up wire C-White (RAL 9001), of course 100% made in Germany. This light color is typically used as the base for the lightest color shades in our cable sleeving spectrum. What's better than a high cross-sectional diameter? An even higher one! The bigger the cross-sectional diameter, the lower the electrical resistance. Heating issues at high load? Not anymore! 18 AWG is the standard size used in todays computers. At an outer diameter of only 2.00 mm MDPC-X now brings you the next bigger conductor size of 17 AWG, because we can. The outer diameter of only 2.00 mm allows you to use 17 AWG now in the same way as you used 18 AWG before - ideal for push-in connectors like SATA THROUGH. This wire exceeds 18 AWG in electrical performance while being smaller or the same in outer diameter. Technical Data: This wire comes in rings of 10 meter lengths Tinned copper conductor in PVC insulation according to VDE 0812 -30°C to 80°C PVC insulation, flame resistant according to VDE 0482-332-1-2. Once braided with MDPC-X cable sleeving it is resistant from -58°C to +155°C. Short term peaks of 215°C can then also be handled without structural degradation Constant operating voltage: 900V, Test voltage 2.500V Electrical resistance per kilometer: max 18.5 Ohm Attention: Hook-up wire is a relatively heavy item. It can quickly raise the weight based shipping cost to the next level.

If you want to use SMALL or XTC sleeve, this is the perfect choice! Stranded 15 AWG hook-up wire Transparent / Silver, of course 100% tinned copper, no markings and coming as a beautiful large inner diameter ring to prevent spiral shaping as much as technically possible. Transparent / Silver hookup wire is a class of its own at an outer diameter of only 2.50 mm, no matter if used on its own or sleeved. When sleeved, the transparent / silver wire supports the color intensity of the cable sleeving as much as Grey would do. Maximized conductor size for lowest resistance, minimized outer diameter: This is the uncompromising MDPC-X 15 AWG Transparent / Silver hook-up wire, of course 100% made in Germany.   What's better than a high cross-sectional diameter? An even higher one! The bigger the cross-sectional diameter, the lower the electrical resistance. Heating issues at high load? Not anymore! 16 AWG is the maximum size used in todays computers ... until now. MDPC-X raises the bar to the next bigger conductor size of 15 AWG, because we can. The outer diameter of only 2.50 mm allows you to use 15 AWG now in the same way as you used 16 AWG before - without any troubles getting the MDPC-X sleeved wire into your connectors. This wire will not be exceeded anymore in electrical performance for PC power supplies. This is the maximum - ahead of the industry. Technical Data: This wire comes in rings of 10 meter lengths Tinned copper conductor in PVC insulation according to VDE 0812 -30°C to 80°C PVC insulation, flame resistant according to VDE 0482-332-1-2. Once braided with MDPC-X cable sleeving it is resistant from -58°C to +155°C. Short term peaks of 215°C can then also be handled without structural degradation Constant operating voltage: 900V, Test voltage 2.500V Electrical resistance per kilometer: max 13.3 Ohm Attention: Hook-up wire is a relatively heavy item. It can quickly raise the weight based shipping cost to the next level.

This is an extremely compact SATA THROUGH push-in connector, which has a depth of only 16mm including the cap. The THROUGH version is made for wires going through the connector, so you can install them in a row of multiple connectors. The cap of the THROUGH connector is open on both sides, for the pass through of the wire. For the last connector on the wire you can use the SATA END push-in connector or of course the SATA crimp connector. The wires (18 AWG, 0.75 mm², 17 AWG 1.00 mm²) are simply pressed down completely into the "blades" of the connector with a flat screwdriver or similar wide object, while you hold the connector stable on a surface. The "blades" of the connector cut through the wire-insulation and make contact to the wire core. You can see the procedure on the third photo in the product gallery.

SATA Connector 90° THROUGH by MOLEX: This is the original 90° SATA connector THROUGH, manufactured in the USA by the MOLEX company. The THROUGH version is made for wires going through the connector, so you can install them in a row of multiple connectors. The cap of the THROUGH connector is open on both sides, for the pass through of the wire. For the last connector on the wire you can use the SATA crimp connector. The wires (18 AWG, 0.75 mm², 17 AWG 1.00 mm²) are simply pressed down completely into the "blades" of the connector with a flat screwdriver or similar wide object, while you hold the connector stable on a surface. The "blades" of the connector cut through the wire-insulation and make contact to the wire core. You can see the procedure on the second photo in the product gallery. A different league in the world of connectors. The highest precision connectivity with 100% specification matching, by the company which makes the specifications - the MOLEX company. Enjoy the original!

If you want to use SMALL or XTC sleeve, this is the perfect choice! C-White hookup wire is perfect to maximize the intensity of all medium and light cable sleeving colors. Professionals often use C-White hookup wire for all cables. Stranded 15 AWG hook-up wire C-White (RAL 9001), of course 100% tinned copper, no markings and coming as a beautiful large inner diameter ring to prevent spiral shaping as much as technically possible. At an outer diameter of only 2.50 mm, this is a class of its own. Maximized conductor size for lowest resistance, minimized outer diameter: This is the uncompromising MDPC-X 15 AWG hook-up wire C-White (RAL 9001), of course 100% made in Germany. What's better than a high cross-sectional diameter? An even higher one! The bigger the cross-sectional diameter, the lower the electrical resistance. Heating issues at high load? Not anymore! 16 AWG is the maximum size used in todays computers ... until now. MDPC-X raises the bar to the next bigger conductor size of 15 AWG, because we can. The outer diameter of only 2.50 mm allows you to use 15 AWG now in the same way as you used 16 AWG before - without any troubles getting the MDPC-X sleeved wire into your connectors. This wire will not be exceeded anymore in electrical performance for PC power supplies. This is the maximum - ahead of the industry. Technical Data: Tinned copper conductor in PVC insulation according to VDE 0812 -30°C to 80°C PVC insulation, flame resistant according to VDE 0482-332-1-2. Once braided with MDPC-X cable sleeving it is resistant from -58°C to +155°C. Short term peaks of 215°C can then also be handled without structural degradation Constant operating voltage: 900V, Test voltage 2.500V Electrical resistance per kilometer: max 13.3 Ohm Attention: Hook-up wire is a relatively heavy item. It can quickly raise the weight based shipping cost to the next level.

Use this wire size in combination with MICRO sleeve. Very experienced sleevers will also use it with SMALL sleeve, but it's not for the average user, because it requires perfect "length-stretch and fix the sleeving" skills. Do NOT use it with XTC, only use XTC if you bundle 2 or more of these wires into one XTC sleeve. Black hookup wire is perfect to slightly tone down light cable sleeving colors. It's typically used with black sleeving and carbon sleevings, which include black. Stranded 17 AWG hook-up wire Black, of course 100% tinned copper, no markings and coming as a beautiful large inner diameter ring to prevent spiral shaping as much as technically possible. At an outer diameter of only 2.00 mm, this is a class of its own. Maximized conductor size for lowest resistance, minimized outer diameter: This is the uncompromising MDPC-X 17 AWG hook-up wire Black, of course 100% made in Germany.   What's better than a high cross-sectional diameter? An even higher one! The bigger the cross-sectional diameter, the lower the electrical resistance. Heating issues at high load? Not anymore! 18 AWG is the standard size used in todays computers. At an outer diameter of only 2.00 mm MDPC-X now brings you the next bigger conductor size of 17 AWG, because we can. The outer diameter of only 2.00 mm allows you to use 17 AWG now in the same way as you used 18 AWG before - ideal for push-in connectors like SATA THROUGH. This wire exceeds 18 AWG in electrical performance while being smaller or the same in outer diameter. Technical Data: This wire comes in rings of 10 meter lengths Tinned copper conductor in PVC insulation according to VDE 0812 -30°C to 80°C PVC insulation, flame resistant according to VDE 0482-332-1-2. Once braided with MDPC-X cable sleeving it is resistant from -58°C to +155°C. Short term peaks of 215°C can then also be handled without structural degradation Constant operating voltage: 900V, Test voltage 2.500V Electrical resistance per kilometer: max 18.5 Ohm Attention: Hook-up wire is a relatively heavy item. It can quickly raise the weight based shipping cost to the next level.

Use this wire size in combination with MICRO sleeve. Very experienced sleevers will also use it with SMALL sleeve, but it's not for the average user, because it requires perfect "length-stretch and fix the sleeving" skills. Do NOT use it with XTC, only use XTC if you bundle 2 or more of these wires into one XTC sleeve. Stranded 17 AWG hook-up wire Transparent / Silver, of course 100% tinned copper, no markings and coming as a beautiful large inner diameter ring to prevent spiral shaping as much as technically possible. At an outer diameter of only 2.00 mm, this is a class of its own. Transparent / Silver hookup wire is a class of its own, no matter if used on its own or sleeved. When sleeved, the transparent / silver wire supports the color intensity of the cable sleeving as much as Grey would do. Maximized conductor size for lowest resistance, minimized outer diameter: This is the uncompromising MDPC-X 17 AWG Transparent / Silver hook-up wire, of course 100% made in Germany.   What's better than a high cross-sectional diameter? An even higher one! The bigger the cross-sectional diameter, the lower the electrical resistance. Heating issues at high load? Not anymore! 18 AWG is the standard size used in todays computers. At an outer diameter of only 2.00 mm MDPC-X now brings you the next bigger conductor size of 17 AWG, because we can. The outer diameter of only 2.00 mm allows you to use 17 AWG now in the same way as you used 18 AWG before - ideal for push-in connectors like SATA THROUGH. This wire exceeds 18 AWG in electrical performance while being smaller or the same in outer diameter. Technical Data: This wire comes in rings of 10 meter lengths Tinned copper conductor in PVC insulation according to VDE 0812 -30°C to 80°C PVC insulation, flame resistant according to VDE 0482-332-1-2. Once braided with MDPC-X cable sleeving it is resistant from -58°C to +155°C. Short term peaks of 215°C can then also be handled without structural degradation Constant operating voltage: 900V, Test voltage 2.500V Electrical resistance per kilometer: max 18.5 Ohm Attention: Hook-up wire is a relatively heavy item. It can quickly raise the weight based shipping cost to the next level.