Instruction Sheet
STS-M-203-2830-12
Parallel Action Hand Tool
Rev. B
CAT-HT-203-2830-12
Date: 5/16/2014
©Samtec, Inc.
CUSTOMER S1-800-726-8329 (+1-812-944-6733)
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Introduction
Parallel Action Hand Tool CAT-HT-203-2830-12 was designed to crimp CC03M or CC03R (SFSS, SFSD,
SFSST, and SFSDT Part Series) contacts on 28 or 30 AWG Wire.
This tool should only be used for the terminals and wire gauges specified on this document. The tool is
not adjustable. Variation in production batches of tools, connectors, wire stranding and insulation types
may affect crimp parameters. This tool is intended for conductor sizes listed on this document. The tool
may not give a good insulation crimp support for all wire insulation sizes of the same wire gauge.
Crimping Procedure
1. This tool can accept pins directly
from a reel; however, if strips are
preferred, Samtec recommends
using ~6” length strips.
2. Squeeze the handles until the
tool ratchet releases, allowing the
handles to fully open (Figure 1).
3. Slide the terminal carrier strip
under the contact holder plate
and align the carrier strip feed
holes with the locating ball detent
features. This tool is designed
for a double carrier strip terminal.
The top carrier strip cut-off tool
separates the terminal from the strip one-
strip-feed distance prior to the crimp
station (Figure 2).
4. Cycle the handle one or two times to
ensure the top carrier strip is separated
from the terminal. The terminal should
now be properly positioned and ready to
crimp (Figure 2)
5. Partially close the hand tool until you
engage the first click of the ratchet.
Figure 1
Figure 2
