RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping
Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Adapter Kits
(cont’d)
Procedure for Using Thomas & Betts TBM15 Dies
48788 Die Holder Kit
1. Install the upper 48789 die holder assembly in hole
in top of “C” head. Snap in place with top die holder
retaining spring plunger (6).
2. Install lower 48789 die holder assembly in hole in
end of piston. Snap in place with bottom die holder
retaining spring plungers (6).
48788 Die Holder Kit contains:
(2) 48789 Die Holders
3. Select proper die set for fitting to be crimped.
4. Slide top die into place in die holder while depress-
ing die retainer button. Release die button while it
snaps into place, locking die into position. Repeat
operation for other die entry.
48789 TBM15 DIE
HOLDER ASSEMBLIES
BOTTOM DIE
HOLDER RETAINING
SPRING PLUNGERS (6)
TOP DIE
HOLDER
RETAINING
SPRING
PLUNGER (6)
BOTTOM DIE
RETAINING MECHANISM
TOP DIE
RETAINING
MECHANISM
