Apparatus for applying electrical connectors to cables

The apparatus comprises tooling (136, 138, 160) for applying electrical connectors (2) to cables (4). For the application of strip form connectors (2), the housing (12) of each of which has inwardly deformable strain relief portions (26 and 28) and contact members (30) partially inserted through the housing (12); the tooling comprises deforming tools (136 and 138) for inwardly deforming the strain relief portions (26 and 28) against the cable (4), tools (186) for driving home the contact members (30) to engage the cable conductors and tools (154, 155 and 188) for aligning the connector (2) with the remaining tools (136, 138 and 186).