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5-22-15 TIUS75-99-1
ASTRO TOOL CORP.
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TOOLING
Operation Instructions for Portable Hex Die Crimp
Tool No. EUSP175
The Astro Tool Corp. Portable Pneumatic Hex Die Crimper has all the features of the EUS175 "C"
frame hand crimp tool. It accepts all standard Huber/Suhner or equivalent style die sets.
BASIC DESCRIPTION
The EUSP175 requires a 80-120 P.S.I. regulated, filtered and lubricated air supply. Astro offers the
11413 air regulator for this purpose.
TOOL REQUIREMENTS
1. Observe all caution labels on the tool before assembling dies or connecting the air supply to the tool.
BASIC OPERATION
2. Select the appropriate die set for the connector or contact to be crimped.
3. Raise the safety shield by depressing the safety shield lever on the side of the crimp tool.
DIE INSTALLATION
4. Insert the stationary die in the front of the tool, slide die along slot in the tool and into die nest until
die stops and tighten 6-32 set screw with wrench provided. See figure #1.
Safety Shield
Lever
Actuating Button
Stationary Die
6-32 Set Screw
Figure # 1
5. With the safety shield raised, insert the movable die into the drive shaft die nest located in the back
of the frame. Slide die along slot and into drive shaft die nest until die stops and tighten 6-32 set screw
with wrench provided. Release the safety shield after die installation.
6. Connect a regulated, filtered and lubricated air supply to the tool.
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CRIMPING OPERATION
