Hand Crimp Tool For MX150 Cable Seal Crimp Terminals
Doc. No: ATS-638199100 Release Date: 11-10-09 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 7 of 8
Revision: D Revision Date: 07-22-20
How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 10)
Hand tool frame preload is factory preset to ensure crimp quality. It may be necessary over the
life of the tool to adjust tool handle preload force. Listed below are the steps required to adjust
the crimping force of the hand tool to obtain proper crimp conditions:
1. Open the hand tool.
2. Close the handle 2 ratchet clicks.
3. Hold the hand tool in the palm of
your hand as shown in Figure 10.
Using your index finger, squeeze the
link toward the top of the hand tool
frame. This will release the preload
adjustment wheel.
4. Rotate the setting wheel
counterclockwise (CCW) to increase
handle force. The numbers will
display higher. To decrease handle
force, rotate the setting wheel
clockwise (CW).
5. Release the link to lock the setting
wheel in place.
6. Check the crimp specifications or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is
adjusted.
Warranty
This tool is for electrical terminal crimping purposes only. This tool is made of the best quality
materials. All vital components are long-life tested. All tools are warranted to be free of
manufacturing defects for a period of 30 days. Should such a defect occur, Molex will repair or
exchange the tool free of charge. This repair or exchange will not be applicable to altered,
misused or damaged tools. This tool is designed for hand use only. Any clamping, fixturing or
use of handle extensions voids this warranty.
CAUTION: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling.
CAUTIONS:
1. Manually powered hand tools are intended for low-volume use or field repair. This tool is
NOT intended for production use. Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided.
2. Insulated rubber handles are not protection against electrical shock.
3. Wear eye protection at all times.
4. Use only the Molex terminals specified for crimping with this tool.
CERTIFICATION
Molex does not certify or re-certify hand tools but rather supplies the following guidelines for
customers to re-certify hand tools:
This tool is qualified to pull force only. See the Molex website for the Quality Crimp
Handbook for more information on pull testing.
If the tool does not meet minimum pull force values, handle preload should be increased,
and the pull test should be rerun (See How to Adjust Preload).
When the hand tool is no longer capable of achieving minimum pull force, it should be taken
out of service and replaced.