Panduit CT-1000 Specification sheet

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Quick Set-up For CT-1000 Ferrule Crimp Tool
1. Cut Wire:
Insert wire into cutting guide and
close handles to cut wire.
2. Strip Wire:
Adjust orange wire stop to strip
length specified on the ferrule-
package label you are using. See
sample of package label below.
Insert wire until it hits stop and
close handles to strip wire.
Release handles and remove
stripped wire.
FSD80-8-DSL6 QTY. 500
FERRULE - STRIP
INSULATION (BLUE)
WIRE SIZE: 14 AWG (2.50 mm2)
FOR STR CU WIRE
MAX WIRE INSUL. DIA. 0.16" (4.0 mm2)
STRIP LENGTH 13/32" (10 mm)
Adjusting Strip Blade Depth
Adjustment screw should be used to
set strip blade depth. If insulation is
not being stripped turn adjustment
screw clockwise ¼ turn increments
until the desired wire strip is achieved.
If blade is cutting into insulation
too deep turn adjustment screw
counterclockwise ¼ turn increments
until the desired wire strip is achieved.
3. Adjust Crimp Force Setting:
FSD80-8-DSL6 QTY. 500
FERRULE - STRIP
INSULATION (BLUE)
WIRE SIZE: 14 AWG (2.50 mm2)
FOR STR CU WIRE
MAX WIRE INSUL. DIA. 0.16" (4.0 mm2)
STRIP LENGTH 13/32" (10 mm)
CRIMP TOOL: CT-1000, SETTING: 2.5
Open tool door as shown above
and adjust crimp force setting.
With door open, make dial and
slide adjustments to match specific
setting noted on package label.
Press in and rotate adjustment
dial, until desired die setting is
reached. Adjustment dial will
automatically click into place when
setting is reached. Adjust slide
control on cover so that the two
settings match. These two settings
must match to crimp correctly.
13/32
Tool Overview
PANDUIT continuously molded ferrules
and crimping tools deliver speed and
reliability for medium volume terminations.
The CT-1000 is a multi-use .54 lbs. controlled cycle
tool that crimps ferrules, and cuts and strips wire.
• Innovative rapid load design significantly reduces installation time
• Adjustable die setting allows termination of all continuously molded
strip-fed ferrules
• Designed for use with continuously molded ferrules in strips of 50
Note: Tool intended for use with soft coated, multi-stranded copper
wire and strip ferrules with polypropylene insulating collars
from 0.5 - 2.5 mm2.

4. Load Ferrules:
With cover open, feed end of ferrule
strip under plastic guides into handle
with insulation facing operator.
Slide ferrules until strip comes to a
stop under the die pocket.
Ensure that first ferrule is seated
into the die pocket as shown
above.
Close the cover. If the end of the ferrule strip
is longer than the handle (as shown above),
fold over and close cover.
Tool is now loaded and ready for crimping.
5. Crimp Ferrules:
Insert stripped wire into ferrule
positioned in die pocket.
Push and hold wire into ferrule
until orange adjustment dial
on other side of tool moves
outward (as shown above). While
maintaining pressure on the wire
close tool handle.
Release handles and remove
crimped wire. The tool will
automatically feed a new ferrule
into position for the next crimp.
Note: If wire size changes, tool will need to be readjusted. Follow instructions 3–5.
CT-1000 Crimp Setting Reference Chart
Part Number Tool Crimp Setting
Din End Sleeves
FSD75-8-DSL10 0.5–0.75
FSD76-8-DSL8 0.5–0.75
FSD77-8-DSL2 1.0–1.5
FSD78-8-DSL0 1.0–1.5
FSD80-8-DSL6 2.5
Before After
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