Displayed here is a comparison of the two crimp technologies, the traditional F-Crimp and the 2D Crimp, on a straight terminal. For demonstration purposes, both are shown on a 250 series FASTON receptacle. On the left is the F-Crimp. The F-Crimp is a symmetrical, non-overlap crimp. A properly applied F-Crimp is very robust, performing well both electrically and mechanically. A terminal using F-Crimp technology typically can be used with a relatively narrow range of wire sizes, and each terminal requires its own applicator. On the right is the 2D Crimp. The 2D is an asymmetrical, overlap crimp for wire. The design also uses a different type of insulation crimp. The O Crimp for insulation covers a wide range of insulation sizes. Tests have shown that a properly applied 2D Crimp is also very robust both electrically and mechanically. A terminal using 2D Crimp technology can be used with wire sizes ranging from 22 to 12 American Wire Gauge (AWG) for the 250 series receptacles. A single applicator can be used to apply the terminal to those wire sizes. Only basic crimp height settings must be changed on the applicator to accommodate the various wire sizes.