408-2423 Datasheet, PDF (4/7 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Application and Maintenance for Crimping Die Assemblies for Tape-Mounted PIDG and PLASTI-GRIP Terminals and Splices

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3. DIE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION
Refer to Figure 2 and select a compatible die assembly for the terminal or splice, based on the wire size being
used.
Refer to the Customer Manual supplied with the machine for information concerning installation of dies in the
machine.
When installing Die Assembly 68116-1 in Machine 69875, the terminal extractor/finger guard assembly and the
clear plastic applicator guard must be moved out from the machine as follows:
1. Remove the terminal extractor/finger guard assembly holding screw.
2. Reinstall the extractor/finger assembly using the holding screw (part no. 25064-1) and six washers
(part no. 21055-7) provided with the die assembly.
3. Remove the clear plastic applicator (side) guard.
4. Reinstall the guard using the two (lower) holding screws (part no. 2-21002-2) and two spacers
(part no. 4-25272-6) provided with the die assembly.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
1. Load the terminal or splice tape into the machine. Refer to the Customer Manual for tape loading
instructions.
2. Strip the wire to the dimension specified in Figure 2. Do NOT cut or nick the wire.
NOTE
Depending on your wire stripping machine adjustment capabilities, the wire strip length may be increased to the nearest
0.79 mm [1/32 in.] if necessary.
3. Insert the prepared wire into the terminal or splice until the wire is bottomed.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF DIES during the crimping procedure.
4. Hold the wire in position and activate the machine to crimp the terminal or splice.
5. Inspect the crimped product for a proper termination.
5. MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION
5.1. Daily Maintenance
It is recommended 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 dies.
2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt.
3. The degree of operator skill.
4. Your own established standards.
The dies are inspected before being shipped; however, it is recommended that the dies be inspected
immediately upon arrival at your facility to ensure that no damage occurred during shipment.
Due to the precision design, it is important that no parts of these dies be interchanged except those
replacement parts listed in Section 6.
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