408-8890 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools

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Hand Tool 55893-1 for Pre-Insulated
Heat Shrink Terminals and Splices
Instruction Sheet
408-8890
12 AUG 11 Rev A
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use
and low volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.
Die Nests
with a wire size range of 16-8 AWG may be found on
Instruction Sheet 408-8891.
NOTE
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Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures are for
reference only and are not drawn to scale.
Crimping Head
Ring Tongue
Terminal
Spade Terminal
Ratchet
Butt Splice
Tab
250 Series
FASTON*
Terminals
Receptacle
Tool Handles
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Hand Tool 55893-1 is used to crimp Pre-Insulated
Heat Shrink Terminals and Splices onto 22 -10 AWG
wire. See Figure 2. This hand tool is equipped with a
ratchet mechanism to ensure reliable crimp
terminations.
Hand Tool 55893-1 is available in a "Seal and Splice
Kit" with assorted terminals and splices by ordering
part number 55892-1. Information about Hand Tool
55894-1 which crimps the same terminals and splices
TERMINAL/
SPLICE
Ring Tongue
Terminal
Spade Terminal
Butt Splice
250 Series
FASTON Terminals
WIRE SIZE,
AWG
22-18
16-14
12-10
22-14
12-10
12-10
16-14
STUD SIZE
6, 8, 10, 1/4
6, 8, 10, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8
8, 10, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2
6, 8, 10
8, 10
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Figure 2
2. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Select an appropriate terminal or splice for the tool.
Cut and strip the wire to the proper length. For 22-14
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