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CRIMPING 

NOTE 

The tool is provided with a crimp adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified as specified in Figure 4. Refe
to Section 6, INSPECTING THE CRIMP HEIGHT, a
nd Section 7, ADJUSTING THE RATCHET, to verify crimp height before 
using the tool to crimp contacts and wire sizes.

 

Refer to Table 1 and select wire of the specified size and insulation diameter. Strip the wire to the length 
indicated. 

Do not nick or cut wire strands. 

Select an applicable contact and identify the appropriate crimp 

section according to the wire size markings on the tool. Refer to Figure 2 and proceed as follows:

 

1.  Hold the tool so that the back (wire side) is facing you. Squeeze the tool handles together and allow 

them to open fully. 

2.  Holding the contact by the mating end, insert the contact through the front of the tool and into the 

appropriate crimp section. 

3.  Position the contact so that the U of the wire barrel faces the top of the tool. 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 

improperly positioned contact.

 

4.  Close the handles of the tool until the contact is lightly held by the die set, but is not deformed to the 

point where the wire cannot enter freely. 

5.  Insert the wire into the crimp barrel of the contact until it butts against the spring-loaded locator. 

6.  While holding the wire in place, fully cycle the tool until the ratchet releases and allows the handle to 

open. 

Figure 2: Crimping 

 

Die assembly (for reference only) 

Locator in wire stop slot 

Locator 

Contact (typical) 

Back of tool (wire side) 

Strip length 

Wire 

Wire inserted to stop 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 2397100-1

Page 1: ...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 barre...

Page 2: ...rimping 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 di...

Page 3: ...through the crimper dies 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...

Page 4: ...the mating end insert the contact through the front of the tool and into the appropriate crimp section 3 Position the contact so that the U of the wire barrel faces the top of the tool Place the conta...

Page 5: ...or 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...

Page 6: ...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 adj...

Page 7: ...to the recommended crimp height replace the tool or die set See Section 9 REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR Figure 5 Ratchet adjustment 1 Adjustment screw 2 Ratchet adjustment wheel 8 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION...

Page 8: ...e 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 CORPORATIO...

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