408-1601 Datasheet, PDF (4/5 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools

408-1601
Tool used in daily production - lubricate daily
Tool used daily (occasional) - lubricate weekly
Tool 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.
Visual Inspection
Inspect head assembly for worn, cracked, or broken jaws. If damage is evident, return the tool to TE for
evaluation and repair. See Section 5, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.
Crimp Height Inspection
Crimp height inspection is performed through the use of a micrometer with a modified anvil, commonly
referred to as a crimp-height comparator. TE does not manufacture or market crimp-height comparators.
Detailed information on obtaining and using crimp-height comparators can be found in Instruction Sheet
408-7424.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select a receptacle and maximum size wire for each crimping chamber.
2. Refer to Section 3, CRIMPING PROCEDURE, and crimp the receptacles accordingly.
3. Using a crimp height comparator, measure the wire barrel crimp height as shown in Figure 5. If the
crimp height conforms to that height, the tool is considered dimensionally correct. If not, the tool must
be returned to TE for evaluation and repair. See Section 5, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.
C
A
BD
Insert 0.51 ±0.03
[.020 ±.001] Shim
When Measuring
A & B Nests
NEST
A
B
C
D
WIRE SIZE
(AWG) (MAX)
16
---
14
18
CRIMPING
CHAMBER
Flag
Ins.
16-14
20-18
GAGE HEIGHT
DIMENSION
0.889 ±0.076 [.035 ±.003]
3.15 ±0.102 [.124 ±.004]
1.42 ±0.076 [.056 ±.003]
1.22 ±0.076 [.048 ±.003]
Figure 5
5. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Replacement parts are listed in Figure 6. Parts other than those listed in Figure 6 should be replaced by TE to
ensure quality and reliability of the tool. Order replacement parts through your TE Representative, or call 1-800-
526-5142, or send a facsimile of your purchase order to 1-717-986-7605, or write to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
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