408-2681
4 of 5
Rev C
Figure 9
3. Flex tool by opening and closing handles.
4. Tighten both lock screws.
5. Close the handles until the dies are bottomed but
not under pressure. Check the measurement
between the handles and, if necessary, repeat the
adjustment procedure.
C. Gaging the Crimping Chamber
This inspection requires the use of plug gages
conforming to the dimensions provided in Figure 9.
To gage the crimping chamber, proceed as follows:
1. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the crimping
chamber and plug gage.
2. Perform handle adjustment procedure according
to Paragraph 5.2,B.
3. Close handles until dies are bottomed but not
under pressure.
4. Insert GO element into the crimping chamber; but
do not force it. The GO element must pass through
the length of the crimping chamber. See Figure 9.
5. In the same manner, try to insert the NO-GO
element into the crimping chamber. The NO-GO
element may enter partially, but must not pass
completely through the length of the crimping
chamber. See Figure 9.
If the crimping chamber conforms to the gage
inspection, the dies are considered dimensionally
correct and should be lubricated with a THIN coat of
any good SAE 20 motor oil. If the crimping chamber
does NOT conform to the gage inspection, the dies
must be returned for further evaluation and repair.
For additional information regarding the use of a plug
gage, refer to Instruction Sheet 408-7424.
6. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Customer-replaceable parts are listed in Figure 10.
A complete inventory should be stocked and
controlled to prevent lost time when replacement of
parts is necessary. Parts other than those listed should
be replaced by TE Connectivity to ensure quality and
reliability. Order replacement parts through your
representative, or call 1-800-526-5142, or send a
facsimile of your purchase order to 717-986-7605, or
write to:
Suggested Plug Gage Design
Inspection of Crimping Chamber
GO
Dim
NO-GO
Dim
Dies Bottomed But
Not Under Pressure
Crimping
Chamber
GO Element
NO-GO Element
GO element must pass
completely through the
crimping chamber.
NO-GO element may enter
partially, but must not pass
completely through the
crimping chamber.
90°
3.017
[.1188]
Ref
0.5 [.02]
R Max
0.13 ±0.03
[.005 ±.001]
Typ
“D”
25.4 [1.00] Typ
Die Closure
Configuration
Enlarged End View
of Gage Element
68321-1 F-CRIMP GAGE
WIRE
SIZE(AWG)
GAGE ELEMENT DIMENSION
D (Diameter)
GO
NO-GO
GO
NO-GO
10
2.588-2.596 [.1019-.1022]
2.789-2.791 [.1098-.1099]
3.467-3.475 [.1365-.1368]
3.604-3.607 [.1419-.1420]
8
2.969-2.977 [.1169-.1172]
3.170-3.172 [.1248-.1249]
3.736-3.744 [.1471-.1474]
3.886-3.889 [.1530-.1531]
6
3.604-3.612 [.1419-.1422]
3.805-3.807 [.1498-.1499]
4.234-4.242 [.1667-.1670]
4.402-4.404 [.1733-.1734]
