
408-10375
3of 5
Tyco Electronics Corporation
Rev A
5. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
This tool is provided with a crimp adjustment
feature. Initially, the crimp height should be
verified as specified in Figure 3. Refer to Section
6, CRIMP HEIGHT INSPECTION, and Section 7,
RATCHET ADJUSTMENT, to verify crimp height
before using the tool to crimp desired contacts and
wire sizes.
Refer to the table in Figure 1 and select wire of the
specified size and insulation diameter. Strip the wire
to the length indicated in Figure 1, taking care not to
nick or cut wire strands. Select an applicable contact
and identify the appropriate crimp section according
to the wire size markings on the tool. Refer to
Figure 2 and proceed as follows:
1. Hold the tool so that the back (wire side) is
facing you. Squeeze tool handles together and
allow them to open fully.
2. Holding the contact by the mating end, insert
the contact — insulation barrel first — through
the front of the tool and into the appropriate
crimp section.
3. Position the contact so that the mating end of
the contact is on the locator side of the tool, and
so that the open “U” of the wire and insulation
barrels must face the top of the tool. Place the
contact up into the nest so that the movable
locator drops into the slot in the contact. Refer to
Figure 2. Butt the front end of the wire barrel
against the movable locator.
Make sure that both sides of the insulation barrel
are started evenly into the crimping section. Do
NOT attempt to crimp an improperly positioned
contact.
6. 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. Tyco
Electronics 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. Refer to Figure 1 and select a wire (maximum
size) for each crimp section listed, then crimp
the contacts accordingly.
2. Using a crimp height comparator, measure the
wire barrel crimp height listed in Figure 3. If the
crimp height conforms to that shown in the table,
the tool is considered dimensionally correct. If
not, the tool must be adjusted. Refer to Section
7, RATCHET ADJUSTMENT. Seam
Figure 3
Damaged product should not be used. If a
damaged contact is evident, it should bereplaced.
Contacts must not be re--terminated.
7. CRIMP HEIGHT (RATCHET) ADJUSTMENT
Although the ratchet is preset prior to shipment, it is
important to verify the crimp height using a
micrometer or caliper. General use and subsequent
wear may cause the tool to go out of adjustment. It is
recommended that crimp height be inspected, and
the ratchet be adjusted, if necessary, on a regular
basis. Refer to Figure 4, and proceed as follows:
1. If the crimp height is larger than
recommended, remove the ratchet wheel
adjustment screw and rotate the adjustment
wheel counterclockwise (+) to a higher setting.
Reinstall the screw. Repeat as required.
2. If the crimp height is smaller than
recommended, remove the ratchet wheel
adjustment screw and rotate the adjustment
wheel clockwise (-) to a lower setting. Reinstall
the screw. Repeat as required.
3. If the crimp cannot be made to conform to the
recommended crimp height, the tool or die set
must be replaced. See Section 9,
REPLACEMENT.
NOTE
Wire Size
mm2 (Max)
Crimp Section
(Wire Size
Markings)
Crimp Height
Dimension “A” and
Tolerance (+)
2.5] 2.5 1.88 ± 0.05 [.074±.002]
1.5 1.5 1.58 ± 0.05 [.062±.002]
1.0 0.5-1.0 1.23 ± 0.05 [.048±.002]
.35 0.2-0.35 0.98 ± 0.05 [.038±.002]
Position Point on
Center of Wire Barrel
Opposite Seam
Modified
Anvil