408-9318 Datasheet, PDF (3/4 Pages) Tyco Electronics – Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools.

Back Side of Tool
Crimping
Chamber
Cable
Anvil
Die
408-9318
Outer Ferrule Lip
Positioned Against Stop
Inner Ferrule Lip
Positioned in Slot of
Positioner
Tool Flip-Top
Latch
Figure 3
4.2. Inspection
Regular inspections should be performed with a
record of inspections remaining with the dies and/or
supervisory personnel responsible for them. Tyco
Electronics recommends one inspection per month;
however, amount of use, working conditions, operator
training and skill, and established company standards
should determine frequency of inspection. The
inspection should be performed in the following
sequence:
A. Visual Inspection
1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film by
immersing the dies in a suitable commercial
degreaser that will not affect paint or plastic
material.
2. Make sure all die mounting screws are in place
and secured.
3. Check all bearing surfaces for wear. Replace
worn dies. See Section 5, REPLACEMENT.
4. Inspect the crimping chamber for flattened,
chipped, cracked, worn, or broken areas. If
damage is evident, the dies must be replaced.
See Section 5, REPLACEMENT.
B. Die Opening Inspection
This inspection requires the use of a vernier caliper.
Proceed as follows:
1. Mate the dies until the crimping surfaces have
bottomed; then hold in this position.
2. Using a vernier caliper, measure the die
opening as shown in Figure 4.
If the die opening conforms to that shown in Figure 4,
the dies are considered dimensionally correct and
should be lubricated with a thin coat of any good SAE
20 motor oil. If not, the dies must be replaced. Refer to
Section 5, REPLACEMENT.
5. REPLACEMENT
Order replacement dies through your Representative,
or call 1-800-526-5142, or send a facsimile of your
purchase order to 717-986-7605, or write to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (38-35)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
6. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
• Updated instruction sheet to corporate
requirements
Rev E
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