Stakon ERG4001 COMFORT CRIMP Instructions For Use Download Page 2

Model No.

Model No.

TABLE 1

ERG4001 GAGING REQUIREMENTS

NEST

GAGING

MIN. − MAX.

WIRE SIZE

AWG

RED

.100 − .103

#22 − #18

BLUE

.117 − .120

#16 − #14

YELLOW

.149 − .152

#12 − #10

To release the SHURE STAKE

® 

mechanism, push up on the release bar 

until the ratchet teeth are disengaged.

SHURE STAKE

®

 Mechanism

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants 

with a clean brush or a soft, lint-free cloth.

2. DO NOT use on objects that could damage the tool. 
3. Make certain all pins, pivot points, and bearing 

surfaces are protected with a THIN coat of any good 
SAE No. 20 motor oil.  DO NOT oil excessively. 

4. Keep handles closed when not in use to prevent 

objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies. 

5. Store tool in a cool, dry area.

Figure 5

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intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated on the enclosed warranty card. Upon 
prompt notification of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product. Misuse, misapplication or modification of Thomas & Betts 
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ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Thomas & Betts Corporation

Memphis, Tennessee

www.tnb.com

For parts, service, repair and 

calibration, contact the Thomas & Betts 

Tool Service Center at 1-800-284-TOOL (8665).

WARNING

KEEP ALL BODY PARTS 

AWAY FROM DIE NEST 

DURING GAGING OR 

CRIMPING PROCEDURE.

2.1

Tool must be free of cracks, sharp edges and any other 
obvious imperfections that may affect performance of the 
tool. Nest area must be free of burrs, dents or scratches

.

Visual Inspection

CRIMP ASSIST

®

 Foot

Figure 4

1.3               

1.4               

For larger wire and terminal combinations that 
require more force to complete the crimp, it 
may be useful to press the tool against a flat 
work surface (i.e. worktable, floor, etc.) to gain 
more leverage. The Crimp Assist

®

 foot helps 

stabilize the tool during this type of operation.

FLAT WORK SURFACE

Place 

CRIMP ASSIST

®

 foot 

flat on surface for 

increased leverage.

Maintenance

1.5               

2.0

GAGING VERIFICATION

2.2

1. Wipe die nest before gaging.
2. Swing locator away from nests. (Gages are to be 

inserted on this side.) 

3. Close handles until SHURE STAKE

®

 mechanism just trips

.

4. Using gage pins, insure that each nest meets the gaging 

requirements as specified, in Table 1

.

Gaging Procedure

NOTE: 

Calibration verification procedure should be performed whenever damage or suspected damage has occurred or as 

often as operation conditions warrant.

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