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Rev
F
2
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1.
INTRODUCTION
PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Assembly 58546-1 for SOLISTRAND
™
terminals and splices is the tool
and die set shown in Figure 1. The tool consists of the PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Frame 354940-1
(instruction sheet
) and the die assemblies listed in Table 1. This tool is used to crimp the terminals
listed in Table 1.
Table 1: Crimping specifications
Die assembly*
Product family (SOLISTRAND)
†
Wire
Size AWG
Strip length mm [in.]
58545-1
58545-3
58545-4
Terminal (standard)
22-14
4.37-5.16 [.172-.203]
Terminal (standard) and butt splice
12-10
6.35-7.14 [.250-.281]
Terminal (long barrel) or butt splice
22-14
Terminal parallel splice
7.94-8.73 [.312-.344]
* For specific terminal and splice part numbers, contact the Tooling Assistance Center (800-722-1111) or
Product Information (at the number listed at the bottom of page 1).
†
For die assembly cross reference, see Figure 12 on page 11.
NOTE
Specific part numbers for die set 58545-[ ] are used with other optional crimp tooling. Refer to Figure 12 for specific
relationships.
NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters with [inches in brackets]. Figures are for reference only and are not
drawn to scale.
Read these instructions thoroughly before crimping connectors.
This document supersedes instruction sheet 408-4047.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY.
2.
DESCRIPTION
The tool frame (Figure 1) features two jaws, a handle, a ratchet adjustment wheel, and an emergency ratchet
release. Each die set consists of a crimper (upper die) and an anvil (lower die). The tool frame holds a die
assembly with three crimping chambers. Die-retaining screws are used to secure the dies in the tool frame.
The tool features a ratchet and an adjustment wheel with a range of settings. The ratchet ensures that the tool
has completed the cycle and does not release until the handles have been
fully
closed, unless the emergency
ratchet release is pressed to manually release the ratchet. The adjustment wheel controls the amount of handle
pressure exerted on the dies during the crimping procedure.
CAUTION
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This feature ensures maximum tensile performance of the crimp.
