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28 MAR 2022  Rev A

PROPER USE GUIDELINES

 

Cumulative trauma disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional 
use and low-volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment is available for extended-use production operations. 
The SDE-SA hand tool is a commercial-grade tool. Product crimped with this tool meets the wire barrel crimp height requirement for hand 
tools in the appropriate 114 application specification, but might not comply with other feature parameters of the specification. 

Figure 1: SDE-SA Commercial Hand Tool Assembly 2379381-1 with Die Assembly 2379381-2 

 

Insulation crimper (upper die) 

Moving jaw 

11 

Handle 

Wire crimper (upper die) 

Stationary jaw 

12 

Die-retaining screws (2) 

Die set 2379381-2 

Nut 

13 

Die-retaining pins (4) 

Wire anvil (lower die) 

Locator 

14 

Ratchet adjustment wheel 

Insulation anvil (lower die) 

10 

Emergency ratchet release 

 

 

 

 

 

SDE-SA Commercial Hand Tool Assembly 

PN 2379381-1 with 

Die Assembly PN 2379381-2 

 

Summary of Contents for 2379381-1

Page 1: ...A wide selection of powered application equipment is available for extended use production operations The SDE SA hand tool is a commercial grade tool Product crimped with this tool meets the wire barrel crimp height requirement for hand tools in the appropriate 114 application specification but might not comply with other feature parameters of the specification Figure 1 SDE SA Commercial Hand Tool...

Page 2: ... crimping connectors 2 DESCRIPTION The tool frame features two jaws a handle a ratchet adjustment wheel and an emergency ratchet release The die set consists of a crimper upper die and an anvil lower die The tool frame holds a die assembly with two crimping chambers see Figure 1 Die retaining pins and die retaining screws are used to secure the dies in the tool frame The tool features a ratchet an...

Page 3: ...es Tighten the screw just enough to hold the die in place Do not tighten the screw completely 8 Carefully close the tool handles making sure the anvil and crimper align properly Continue closing the tool handles until the ratchet in the tool frame has engaged sufficiently to hold the anvil and crimper in place 9 Tighten both die retaining screws 10 Place the locator assembly over the end of the lo...

Page 4: ...end insert the contact through the front of the tool and into the appropriate crimp section 6 Position the contact so that the U of the wire barrel faces the top of the tool 7 Place the contact up into the nest so that the wire barrel is against the spring loaded locator CAUTION Make sure that both sides of the wire barrel are started evenly into the crimping section Do not attempt to crimp an imp...

Page 5: ...ocator assembly 3 Place a contact with wire into the proper nest and close the handles until the ratchet reaches the sixth click or until the contact support touches the contact 4 Move the contact support as required to eliminate the bending of the contact 5 Tighten the screw and close the handles until the ratchet releases 6 Remove and inspect the contact 7 Make another sample crimp If the contac...

Page 6: ...he contacts accordingly 3 Using a crimp height comparator measure the wire barrel crimp height listed in Table 2 If the crimp height conforms to that shown in the table the tool is considered dimensionally correct If not adjust the tool Refer to section 8 ADJUSTING THE RATCHET CAUTION Do not use damaged product If a damaged contact is evident replace it Do not re terminate contacts Figure 4 Crimp ...

Page 7: ...form to the recommended crimp height replace the tool or die set See section 10 REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR Figure 5 Ratchet adjustment 1 Adjustment screw 2 Ratchet adjustment wheel 9 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 9 1 Maintenance Remove dust moisture and other contaminants with a clean soft brush or soft lint free cloth Do not use objects that could damage the dies or tool When the tool is not in use keep...

Page 8: ...ive You can also order parts by any of the following methods Go to TE com and click the Shop TE link at the top of the page Call 800 522 6752 Write to CUSTOMER SERVICE 038 035 TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION PO BOX 3608 HARRISBURG PA 17105 3608 For customer repair services call 800 522 6752 11 REVISION SUMMARY Revisions to this instruction sheet include Initial release ...

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