408-2585 Datasheet, PDF (3/4 Pages) Tyco Electronics – Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY.

Crimping Die Assemblies for SOLISTRAND Terminals
408-2585
Frequency of inspection depends on:
1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the
dies.
2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and
dirt.
3. The degree of operator skill.
4. Your own established standards.
The dies are inspected before being shipped;
however, it is recommended that the dies be
inspected immediately upon arrival at your facility to
ensure that no damage occurred during shipment.
Due to the precision design, it is important that no
parts of these dies be interchanged except those
replacement parts listed in Section 5.
Suggested Plug Gage Design for
Insulation Barrel Section
GO Dim.
NO-GO Dim.
25.4 [1.00] Min Typ
R"
6.35 [.250] (Min) Typ
7.92 [.312] (Min) for Assembly 68243-1
Die Closure Configuration
Assemblies 68240-1, 68241-1,
68242-1, 68242-2, 1338273-1
Assembly 68243-1
(Wire Size 8 AWG Only)
4.1. Daily Maintenance
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean brush, or a soft, lint–free cloth. Do
NOT use objects that could damage the dies.
2. When the dies are not in use, store them in a
clean, dry area.
4.2. Periodic Inspection
1. Remove accumulated dirt, grease, and foreign
matter by immersing the dies in a suitable
commercial degreaser.
2. Inspect die crimp area for worn, cracked, or
broken surfaces. If damage is evident, refer to
Section 5, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR, for
information on obtaining customer repair service.
4.3. Gaging the Crimping Chamber
This inspection requires the use of a plug gage
conforming to the dimensions shown in Figure 4. To
gage the crimping chamber, refer to Figure 4, and
proceed as follows:
1. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the crimping
chamber and plug gage.
2. Align the GO element with the crimping
chamber. Push element straight into the chamber
without using force. The GO element must pass
completely through the crimping chamber.
3. Check the crimping chamber with the NO–GO
element in the same manner as Step 2. The
NO–GO element may start entry, but must not
pass completely through the crimping chamber.
If dies conform to the gage inspection, they are
considered dimensionally correct. If not correct, refer
to Section 5, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR, for
information on obtaining customer repair service.
For additional information regarding the use of a plug
gage, refer to instruction sheet 408–7424.
DIE
ASSEMBLY
GAGE ELEMENT DIAMETER
GO
NO-GO
68240-1
1.168-1.176
[.0460-.0463]
68241-1
1.372-1.379
[.0540-.0543]
68242-1
68242-2
1.930-1.938
[.0760-.0763]
68243-1
2.540-2.548
[.1000-.1003]
1338273-1 -
1.295-1.303
[.0510-.0513]
1.318-1.321
[.0519-.0520]
1.521-1.524
[.0599-.0600]
2.080-2.083
[.0819-.0820]
2.690-2.692
[.1059-.1060]
1.445-1.447
[.0569-.0570]
R
(Radius)
Max
1.57
[.062]
1.98
[.078]
2.77
[.109]
3.58
[.141]
1.57
[.062]
Inspection of Crimping Chamber
Dies Bottomed But
Not Under Pressure
GO element must pass
completely through the
crimping chamber.
NO-GO element may enter
partially, but must not pass
completely through the
crimping chamber.
Figure 4
Rev F
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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