Straight Action Hand Tool CAT-HT-169-2024-11 STS-M-169-2024-11-A
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TERMINAL
NUMBER WIRE SIZE
mm2AWG] INSULATION
DIAMETER STRIP
LENGTH TOOL CRIMP
SYMBOL CRIMP
HEIGHT TERMINAL
SPECIFICATION
0.20 [24 1.35-1.50
[.053-.059 2.67-3.43
[.105-.135 A0.94 +0.05
[.037 +.002
C-169 0.50 [20 1.68-1.83
[.066-.072 2.67-3.43
[.105-.135 B1.04 +0.05
[.041 +.002 STS-A-002
0.35 [22 1.50-1.65
[.059-.065 2.67-3.43
[.105-.135 C0.99 +0.05
[.039 +.002
Figure 2
4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection
program be performed periodically to ensure
dependable and uniform terminations. Frequency of
inspection depends on:
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The care, amount of use, and handling of the
hand tool,
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The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and
dirt,
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Your own established standards.
The hand tool is inspected before being shipped;
however, it is recommended that the tool be inspected
immediately upon its arrival at your facility to ensure
that the tool has not been damaged during shipment.
4.1. Daily Maintenance
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean brush, or a soft, lint–free cloth. Do
NOT use objects that could damage the tool.
2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place
and that they are secured with retaining rings.
3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
should be protected with a thin coat of any good
SAE 20 oil. Do not oil excessively.
4. When the tool is not in use, keep handles closed
to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the
crimping jaws. Store the tool in a clean, dry area.
4.2. Lubrication
Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
with SAE 20 oil as follows:
Tools used in daily production – lubricate daily
Tools used daily (occasional) – lubricate weekly
Tools 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.
4.3. Periodic Inspection
1. Hand tool may be immersed (handles partially
closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing
compound (suitable for plastics) to remove
accumulated dirt, grease and foreign matter.
2. Close tool handles until ratchet releases and
then allow them to open freely. If they do not open
quickly and fully, the spring is defective and must
be replaced. See the Section 5.
3. Inspect head assembly for worn, cracked, or
broken jaws. If damage is evident, return it for
evaluation and repair.
4.4. Crimp Height Inspection
This inspection requires the use of micrometer with a
modified anvil as shown in Figure 3.
A recommended Crimp Height Comparator is
RS–1019–5LP, which can be purchased from:
Manufacturer Telephone
Shearer Industrial Supply Co 717-767-7575
VALCO 610-691-3205
Proceed as follows:
1. Select a contact and a wire (maximum size) for
each crimp section.
2. Refer to the Section 3, and crimp the contact(s).
3. Using a crimp height comparator, measure wire
barrel crimp height as shown in Figure 3. If the
crimp height conforms to that marked on the tool,
the tool is considered dimensionally correct.
Figure 3
Modified
Anvil
Position Point
On Center of
Wire Barrel
Opposite Seam
Wire Barrel
Crimp Height
