408-8696 Datasheet, PDF (2/3 Pages) Tyco Electronics – Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools.

408-8696
Insert Center Contact
into Partially Closed
Crimping Dies
Center Contact
Slipped Over
Center Conductor
Ferrule (Ref)
Figure 2
2. Slide the center contact onto the center
conductor of the cable; then insert the contact
assembly into the center contact crimp section of
the die.
NOTE
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Make sure that the flange on the end of the center
contact butts against the crimping die. See
Figure 3.
4.2. Ferrule
1. Insert the crimped center contact into the
connector body until the cable dielectric butts
against the dielectric inside of the connector
body. The flared braid will then fit around the
support sleeve of the connector body.
2. Slide the ferrule forward over the braid until
the ferrule butts against the shoulder on the
connector body.
3. Place the ferrule on the anvil of the die
assembly so that the shoulder on the connector
body is butted against the die. See Figure 4.
4. Holding the assembly in place, close the tool
handles until the ratchet releases.
Crimping Ferrule
Crimping Die
(Ref)
Shoulder on
Connector Body
Butts Against Die
3. Crimp the center contact by holding the cable
in place; then close the tool handles until the
ratchet releases.
Flange on End of Center
Contact Butts Against Die
Typical RF
Connector (Ref)
Ferrule on Anvil
of Crimping Die
Rev B
Flange on End
of Contact
Figure 3
Crimping
Die
Figure 4
5. INSPECTION
5.1. Visual Inspection
Inspection of the crimping dies should be made on a
regular basis to ensure that they have not become
worn or damaged. Inspect the crimp sections for
flattened, chipped, worn, or broken areas. If damage
or abnormal wear is evident, the dies must be
replaced. Refer to Section 7, PARTS
REPLACEMENT.
5.2. Measuring Die Opening
The die assembly will perform correctly as long as:
1. The product specified is correct for the
application;
2. The specific die assembly is used;
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