408-4028 Datasheet, PDF (2/4 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Crimping Die

408-4028
NOTE
Once the anvil has entered the indenter, place a copper bus bar (1.5 ±0.05 [.062 ±.002] diameter) into the center contact
crimping chamber of the die assembly.
4. Close the tool handles completely.
5. Securely tighten both screws with the appropriate screwdriver.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Select the appropriate cable size and connector. The wire size and insulation diameter must be within the
specified range for the connector.
NOTE
This tool is provided with a crimp height adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified. Refer to Section 5,
Crimp height Adjustment, to verify crimp height before using the tool.
For detailed information on cable strip lengths and proper assembly of the connector, refer to the instructions
packaged with the connector. Make sure that the connector's ferrule has been placed onto the cable, and that
the cable's braided shield is flared away from the cable. Then proceed as follows:
4.1. Crimping the Center Contact (Figure 2)
1. Close the tool handles until the dies are partially closed.
2. Assemble the center contact onto the cable center conductor and place the center contact in the
smallest crimping chamber of the anvil die. Make sure the flange on the end of the center contact
butts against the die.
3. Holding the cable in place, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases.
4. Allow the tool handles to open fully and remove the crimped center contact from the dies.
Crimping the
Center Contact
Cross-Sectional View
Plug Contact
Flange on
End of
Contact
Flange on End of
Center Contact
Butts Against Die
Anvil Die
Jack Contact
Crimping Die
Flange on
End of
Contact
Stripped
Cable
Crimping Die
Figure 2
4.2. Crimping the Ferrule (Figure 3)
1. Insert the crimped center contact into the connector body until the cable dielectric butts against the
dielectric inside the connector body or until the center contact is securely positioned within the
connector. Make sure that the braided shield is over the support sleeve of the connector body and that
no strands from the shield enter the connector body.
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