408-2674 Datasheet, PDF (1/4 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – These dies crimp SOLISTRAND terminals on solid or stranded copper wire sizes 8 and 6.

Crimping Dies 68312-1
and 68313-1 for
SOLISTRAND* Terminals
Instruction Sheet
408-2674
31 MAY 13 Rev A
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet provides instructions on product
application and a maintenance and inspection
procedure for crimping dies 68312-1 and 68313-1
used in machine 68250-1.
These dies crimp SOLISTRAND terminals on solid or
stranded copper wire sizes 8 and 6.
Dies are coated with preservative to prevent rust and
corrosion. Wipe preservative from dies, particularly
from crimping surfaces.
Section 2 of this publication, “INSTRUCTIONS”,
provides personal safety, die installation and wire
preparation information. Section 3 features a terminal
and splice “CRIMP INSPECTION” procedure.
Section 4 contains a “MAINTENANCE AND
INSPECTION PROCEDURE” which will enable you to
establish and maintain a die certification program.
For further instructions relative to the machine, tooling
adjustment, tape loading, etc., refer to instructions
packaged with the machine.
iNOTE NOTE
Dimensions are in metric units with [inches in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for reference only and are
not drawn to scale.
2. INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
! Avoid personal injury. Always disconnect machine from
power supply when performing adjustments, die
installation or removal, and machine maintenance.
Always keep guards and covers in place during normal
machine operation.
2.1. Die Installation
1. Refer to the table in Figure 1 and select the die
number for the wire size being used. Wire size
displayed on dies must match wire size stamped
under terminal tongue.
2. TURN OFF MAIN POWER SWITCH, disconnect
machine from power supply.
3. Remove front applicator guard, then depress
terminal extractor, (see Figure 2), and pivot it away
from crimping die holder.
4. With tape release lever “up”, insert moving
(upper) die into die holder and tighten holding
screw. See Figure 2.
5. Insert stationary (lower) die into die holder and
tighten holding screw. See Figure 2.
6. Pivot terminal extractor to vertical position and
reinstall applicator guard.
7. Lower tape release lever.
8. Connect machine to power supply and turn on
main power switch.
Holding
Screw _Moving
Die
Moving Die
Holder
Moving
Die
Stationary
Die
WIRE
SIZE
8
6
DIE PART
NUMBER
68312-1
68313-1
STRIP LENGTH
MIN
MAX
8.33 [.328]
9.12 [.359]
9.93 [.391]
10.72 [.422]
Figure 1
Holding
Screw
Stationary
Die
Terminal
Extractor
Tape
Release
Lever
Stationary
Die Holder
Figure 2
2.2. Die Removal
1. TURN OFF MAIN POWER SWITCH, disconnect
machine from power supply.
2. Remove front applicator guard, then depress
terminal extractor and pivot it away from crimping
die holder.
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