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CAT-MA General Instructions 

Miniature Applicator  

Rev.:A

 

General Instruction Sheet

 Date: 

10/17/12 

 

 
 

 
 

©Samtec, Inc. 

[email protected]

 Page 

Owner: Engineering/DW 

812-944-6733 

 1(800)SAMTEC-9 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. INTRODUCTION  

MA side-feed type applicators CAT-MA-[ ] apply 
side-feed strip-form terminals to pre-stripped 
wires.. The terminals have either one or two 
carrier strips.  
 
These applicators are compatible with a wide 
range of commercially available terminating 
machines with a pre-feed or post-feed stroke. 
  
These instructions and the assembly prints 
provide all the information required to operate and 
maintain the applicator. 
 
When reading this document, pay particular 
attention to 

DANGER

CAUTION

, and 

NOTE

 

statements. 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DANGER

 

Denotes an imminent hazard which 

may result in moderate or severe injury.

  

 
CAUTION

 

Denotes a condition which may 

result in product or equipment damage.

  

 

NOTE

 

Highlights special or important 

information.

  

 

NOTE

 

Dimensions in this instruction sheet 

are in millimeters [with inches in brackets].

 

Figures are not drawn to scale.

  

 

2. DESCRIPTION  

Main components viewed from the right of the 
applicator are identified in Figure 1. Main 
components viewed from the left of the applicator 
are identified in Figure 2. Components of the ram 
assembly are shown in Figure 3.  

Figure

 

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Summary of Contents for CAT-MA

Page 1: ...s provide all the information required to operate and maintain the applicator When reading this document pay particular attention to DANGER CAUTION and NOTE statements DANGER Denotes an imminent hazar...

Page 2: ...holder rear shear holder if used terminal support block if used strip guide adjustment block and the applicator housing are mounted on the base plate The strip guide plate is fastened to the strip gui...

Page 3: ...pplicators installed in automatic equipment This feed cam advances the lead terminal over the anvil on the downward stroke of the ram assembly which leaves the anvil clear when the machine is at rest...

Page 4: ...strip NOTE Some carrier strips have additional holes which are not used for feeding purposes 9 Hand cycle the machine several times to make sure that the applicator is properly adjusted as described i...

Page 5: ...mp height 3 Connect and turn on the power to the machine 4 Make a sample crimp and measure the terminal for insulation barrel crimp height If crimp height adjustment is necessary repeat Steps 1 throug...

Page 6: ...strip guide Tighten the screw 6 Hand cycle the machine checking for proper terminal feed and strip guide plate alignment 7 If necessary re position the front and rear shear holders as described in Pa...

Page 7: ...e rear shear is likely to need an adjustment because it is affected by differences in terminal strip widths and strip guide plate adjustments 1 Turn off and disconnect the power to machine 2 Make sure...

Page 8: ...licator Make sure all chips dirt and grease are removed 9 Lubricate the pivot points and ram assembly as described in Paragraph 6 3 10 Re install the ram assembly into the applicator 6 2 Monthly Clean...

Page 9: ...terminal to be used when the applicator is put back into service 7 PARTS REPLACEMENT This section covers replacement of applicator parts that most often need replacement because of wear Refer to the...

Page 10: ...am Refer to the machine customer manual for hand cycling instructions 3 Remove the applicator from the machine 4 From the bottom of applicator base plate remove the screw that holds the anvil in place...

Page 11: ...s the compression spring will push it out of the shear holder 7 After removing the floating shear s lift the compression spring out of the shear holder s 8 Inspect the compression spring for damage a...

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