Small High Current Alligators?

rg12

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Am looking for higher current alligators that aren't big like jump starter gators, something with more of a flat bite than the few teeth that actually touch the conductor...
Any ideas?
 
Unfortunately, current is current and mass is mass and small connectors just won't carry large current.

Although, I suppose I should ask just how high a current you are thinking about first?

How much amperage can a bed-of-nails 17awg carry....8 amps?

My first thought is to connect two pieces of 10 awg solid core wire to an existing alligator clip. File the inside contact points flat and use it like a 10 awg clip.

:D :bolt:
 
Still won't work as it's hollow, it's like a dog's mouth haha, you will get a bit more area but still super thin.
I think I've seen some rectangular ones somewhere that had those thin close lines as the rigid area and the whole area was touching and not just the sides.
Even in car jumper cables they barely touch with 4 teeth, it's horrible...
 
https://www.be-electronics.com/category_s/2310.htm

https://www.be-electronics.com/product_p/bu-21cps.htm
more details on physical size here - https://www.accessotronik.com/product_p/bu-21cps_m285.htm
jaw opens
1.06" (27 mm) max; clip unmarked
(BU-21APN/CPN) and marked positive
(BU-21APS/CPS)
Material: zinc-plated steel (21A) or
solid copper (21C); Spring: steel
Length: 4.11" (104.4mm)
Federal Spec: CID AA59466-010
(BU-21CPN)
Rating: 50 Amps (21A) or
100 Amps (21C)
 
Worst case put in a quality butt splice after cutting & stripping the wire.

Or leave a connector if you'll need to come back.
 
300AMP COPPER WELDING GROUND CLAMP by LENCO https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VFWCFW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nvmsEbTJMHV2S

Here you go. 😎😏
 
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