Instruction Sheet
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Hand Crimping Tool 90430-1
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 for extended-use, production operations is available.
Figure 1
F
AMP
90430–1
Insulation
Adjustment
Lever
FRONT of TOOL
(Contact Side)
Contact Support
Crimpers
Tool Number
Anvils
CERTI-CRIMP*
Ratchet
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers the use of Hand
Crimping Tool 90430–1 which is designed to crimp
High Density 22 DF loose–piece contacts shown in
Figure 2. Read these instructions thoroughly before
using the tool.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 6,
REVISION SUMMARY.
All dimensions on this document are in metric
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for identification only
and are not drawn to scale.
2. DESCRIPTION
The FRONT OF TOOL, into which the contact is
inserted, has the tool number marked on it (refer to
Figure 1). The BACK OF TOOL (wire side) has the
wire size marked above each crimp section. The tool
features two fixed dies (crimpers), two movable dies
(anvils), two crimp sections with applicable wire–size
markings, a contact support, a locator/wire stop, and
a CERTI–CRIMP ratchet.
The insulation adjustment lever is used to control the
crimp height of the contact insulation barrel. Refer to
Paragraph 4.6, Insulation Crimp Adjustment.
The CERTI–CRIMP ratchet assures full crimping of
the contact. Once engaged, the ratchet will not
release until the handles have FULLY closed.
The crimping dies bottom before the
CERTI-CRIMP ratchet releases. This design
feature assures maximum electrical and tensile
performance of the crimp. Do NOT re-adjust the
ratchet.
The locator/wire stop has two functions. First, it
positions the contact between the crimping dies, and
second, it aids in locating the wire in the contact. In
use, it rests in the locator slot. See Figures 2 and 3.
The contact support prevents the contact from
bending during the crimping procedure.
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Refer to the chart in Figure 2 and select wire of the
specified size and insulation diameter. Strip the wire
to the length indicated. Do NOT cut or nick the wire
strands.
Insulation Barrel
Wire Barrel
Socket Contact
(Ref)
Shoulder of
Contact
Locator
Slot
Wire Strip Length 4.06 [.160]
WIRE
CONTACTD
CRIMP SECTION WIRE
SIZE
INSUL DIA
CONTACTD
SIZE MARKING
28-26
0.76-1.02
High Density
26-28
24-22
[.030-.040]
g
y
22 DF
22-24
DFor applicable contact part numbers, see Catalog 82068.
Figure 2
NOTE
i
CAUTION
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