408-6877 Datasheet, PDF (3/5 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Crimping Die Assemblies

Crimping the Ferrule
Shoulder on
Connector Body Butts
Against Edge of Die
Ferrule in Crimping
Chamber on Anvil Die
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Figure 3
4. Holding the assembly in place, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases.
5. Allow the handles to open fully, and remove the crimped assembly from the crimping dies.
5. CRIMP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Figure 4)
The tool frame assembly ratchet mechanism features an adjustment wheel with numbered settings. If the crimp
height is not acceptable, adjust the ratchet as follows:
1. Remove the lockscrew from the ratchet adjustment wheel.
2. With a screwdriver, adjust the ratchet wheel from the opposite side of the tool.
3. Observe the ratchet adjustment wheel. If a tighter crimp is required, rotate the adjustment wheel
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to a higher-numbered setting. If a looser crimp is required, rotate the
adjustment wheel CLOCKWISE to a lower-numbered setting.
4. Replace the lockscrew.
5. Make a sample crimp and measure the crimp height. If the crimp height is acceptable, secure the
lockscrew. If the dimension is unacceptable, remove lockscrew and continue to adjust the ratchet, and
again measure a sample crimp.
Rev C
Screwdriver
Ratchet
Adjustment Wheel
Lockscrew (Typ)
Figure 4
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