408-1610
T"-HEAD CrimpingTools
Rev G
6 of 10
Tyco Electronics Corporation
Figure 7
1
No flash or extruded insulation.
2
Correct color code, dot code, and tool combination.
Dot coding disappears on sealed splices when they
are heat sealed.
3
Correct wire size used.
4
Wire insulation does not enter wire barrel of splice.
5
End of conductor against wire stop of splice, or at least
flush with, or extended slightly beyond wire barrel.
6
End of conductor bottomed in cap.
7
Full width of crimp is over wire barrel.
1
Excessive flash or extended insulation. (Crimped in
smaller dies on wrong side of tool.) Also, check for
damaged dies.
2
Wrong dot code and color code combination. See Figure 2.
3
Incorrect wire size used.
4
Wire insulation entered wire barrel.
5
End of conductor is not flush with or extending beyond
end of wire barrel. (Check strip length.)
6
End of conductor not bottomed in cap.
7
Half of crimp off end of wire barrel (Cap was not bottomed
in recess of locator.)
8
Nicked or missing conductor strands.
PLASTI-GRIP
Butt Splice
8
No nicked or missing conductor strands.
9
Crimp centered on wire barrel.
10
Splice insulation is in contact with wire insulation.
9
Crimp not centered on wire barrel. (Tool locator not
seated in window indent.)
10
Splice insulation is not in contact with wire insulation.
1
5
2
11
3
9
4
8
5
7
2
1
3
4 8
6
Wire Stop
A Dot Code (1 or 2 Dots) Must
Appear onAll Crimped Items
11
1
2
5
9
8
3
4
5
7
8
6
2
3
1
Accept
Reject
Spare Wire Cap
5. If wire pulls out, set insulation adjustment
indicator to next tighter position — Position 3.
6. Perform a crimp and repeat adjustment as
necessary until desired insulation grip is obtained.
Do not use a tighter setting than required.
7. Tighten insulation adjustment locking screw (see
top of tool).
5.2. PLASTI-GRIP Terminals and Splices
PLASTI-GRIP terminals and splices feature a
wire insulation support" only.
1. Set insulation adjustment indicator in Position 4
for wire having a large insulation diameter.
2. Set insulation adjustment indicator in Position 3
for wire having a medium insulation diameter.
NOTE
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