RHT-5770 Hand Crimp Tool
Doc No. 64001-3200 Release Date: 11-11-03
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Revision: B
Revision Date: 05-24-04
How to Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 6)
Over the life of the tool, it may be necessary 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. Remove the screw and plastic cover washer. Note
the setting wheel position.
2. Lift the setting wheel off the axle. Turn the
eccentric axle with a screwdriver.
3. Turning the eccentric axle counter-clockwise (CCW)
will increase handle force.
4. Replace the setting wheel to the axle, aligning the
nearest notch in the setting wheel to the dowel pin.
5. Replace the plastic cover washer and screw.
6. Check the crimp specifications after tool handle preload force is adjusted.
Tool Calibration
A Certificate of Calibration (see last page) was supplied
with the tool. To recalibrate this tool, pin gauge
measurements should be taken in each conductor nest and
compared to this chart. The tool should be lubricated
before recalibration to ensure consistent measurements.
Handle preload is factory set to 25-45 LBS. See How to
Adjust Tool Preload (see Figure 6) to recalibrate.
Wire Range
“X” Dimension Conductor Crimp
Nest Color Code
AWG mm²
Mean
Go
No Go
Crimp Inspection Marking
Red
18 - 22 0.35 - 0.80
.092
.090
.094
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Blue
14 - 16 1.30 - 2.00
.107
.104
.109
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Yellow
10 - 12 3.30 - 5.00
.141
.138
.144
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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 free of manufacturing defects for a period of 30
days. Should such a defect occur, we will repair or exchange the tool free of charge. This repair or exchange
will not be applicable to alter, misused, or damaged tools. This tool is designed for hand use only. Any
clamping, fixturing, or use of handle extensions voids this warranty.
Hand held crimping tools are intended for low volume, prototyping, or repair requirements only.
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
PUSH UP
PRELOAD
TEST POINT
1.00
1.00
Figure 6
PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
LOCKING SCREW
PRELOAD
TEST POINT
PIN GAUGE IN
CONDUCTOR CRIMP
“ CONFINING” CRIMP
“ X ”