Hand Crimp Tool for Board-In Crimp Terminals
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Release Date: 11-29-04
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Revision: C
Revision Date: 04-18-08
TERMINAL
BARREL FORM
PUNCH
WIRE
INSULATION
PUNCH
CONDUCTOR
ANVIL
INSULATION
ANVIL
Figure 5
CONDUCTOR
PUNCH
BARREL
FORM ANVIL
HOLD THE
WIRE WITH
TERMINAL STRIP
Figure 4
TERMINAL
Crimping Terminals
1.
While holding onto the terminal strip with the properly strip wire, insert into the lower jaw of the hand tool until the
front of the terminal is flush with the conductor anvil insert. See Figure 4 and 5.
2.
Partially close the hand tool jaws until the terminal is held snug in place.
3.
Complete the crimp by closing the hand tool handles until they release.
4.
Remove the crimp and inspect for proper crimp. Molex offers a Crimp Inspection Handbook for closed barrel
industrial product. See our website or contact your sales engineer.
Note:
The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of, and
responsible for, the following maintenance steps:
1.
Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush, or soft,
lint free cloth.
2.
Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.
3.
Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are protected with a
thin coat of high quality machine oil. Do not oil excessively. The tool was
engineered for durability but like any other equipment it needs cleaning and
lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Light oil
(such as 30 weight automotive oil) used at the oil points, every 5,000
crimps or 3 months, will significantly enhance the tool life.
4.
Wipe excess oil from hand tool, particularly from crimping area. Oil
transferred from the crimping area onto certain terminations may affect the
electrical characteristics of an application.
5.
When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from
becoming lodged in the crimping dies, and store the tool in a clean, dry
area.
ECCENTRIC
STUD
Figure 6
