408-1502 Datasheet, PDF (3/6 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Hand Crimping Tools

1. Insert pins into Position 3.
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Both pins must be inserted into the same
adjustment position.
2. Position splice into crimping jaws, as
described in Section 3, Step 4.
3. Insert an UNSTRIPPED wire into just the
splice insulation barrel.
4. Crimp the splice using the procedure
described in Section 3, Step 5. Remove the
crimped splice from the crimping jaws, and
check the insulation support by bending the wire
back and forth once.
The insulation barrel should retain grip on the
wire insulation. If the wire pulls out, move the
insulation crimp adjustment pins to the next
tighter position (Position 2) then proceed to
Step 5. If the wire does not pull out, the pins are
properly adjusted. NOTE: Do NOT use a tighter
setting than is required.
5. Perform another test crimp. Adjust pins, as
necessary, until the desired insulation grip is
obtained.
5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
TE recommends that a maintenance and inspection
program be performed periodically to ensure
dependable and uniform terminations. Frequency of
inspection depends on:
1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the
hand tool;
2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust
and dirt;
3. The degree of operator skill; and
4. Your own established standards.
The tool is inspected before being shipped from the
plant; however, TE recommends that the tool be
inspected immediately upon arrival at your facility to
ensure that the tool has not been damaged during
shipment.
5.1. 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 tool.
2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in
place and that they are secured with retaining
rings.
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3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
should be protected with a thin coat of any good
SAE‡ 20 motor oil. Do NOT oil excessively.
4. When the tool is not in use, keep handles
closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged
in the crimping jaws. Store the tool in a clean,
dry area.
5.2. Lubrication
Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
with SAE 20 motor oil as follows:
• Tools used in daily production—lubricate daily
• Tools used daily (occasional)—lubricate weekly
• Tools used weekly—lubricate monthly
Wipe excess oil from tool, particularly from crimping
area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto
certain terminations may affect the electrical
characteristics of an application.
5.3. Periodic Inspection
1. Hand tool should be immersed (handles
partially closed) in a reliable commercial
degreasing compound to remove accumulated
dirt, grease, and foreign matter.
2. Close tool handles until ratchet releases and
then allow them to open freely. If they do not
open quickly and fully, the spring is defective and
must be replaced. See Section 6,
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.
3. Inspect head assembly for worn, cracked, or
broken jaws. If damage is evident, refer to
Section 6, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR, for
customer repair service.
5.4. Gaging the Crimping Chamber
This inspection requires the use of a plug gage
conforming to the dimensions provided in Figure 5.
TE does not manufacture or market these gages.
To gage the crimping chamber, proceed as follows:
1. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the crimping
chamber and plug gages.
2. Align the GO element of the wire barrel crimp
plug gage with the wire barrel section of the
crimping chamber. Push element straight into
the crimping chamber without using force. The
GO element must pass completely through the
crimping chamber, as shown in Figure 6,
Detail A.
3. Align the NO-GO element and try to insert it
straight into the same crimping chamber. The
NO--GO element may start entry, but must not
pass completely through the crimping chamber.
See Figure 6, Detail A.
‡ Society of Automotive Engineers is a trademark of SAE International Corporation.
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