MEGACRIMP INSERTION TOOL
This tool offers an easy way to confirm the right insertion depth
for MegaCrimp, see Figure 10 . To use, simply insert the hose
into its proper slot indicated by dash size, push it all the way in,
check for square cut (maximum allowable angle of cut is five
degrees), then mark the insertion depth on the hose .
CRIMP
FULL
LENGTH
CRIMP
FULL
LENGTH
FIGURE 10
Insertion tool
PARTIAL LENGTH CRIMP ONE-PIECE COUPLING (GLX)
When installing 1 piece couplings it is recommended that the
hose is marked with the insertion depth from each cut end . This
way there is a mark to verify the coupling has been fully inserted
into the hose .
When forming a GLX crimp only the tail end of the coupling is
crimped . DO NOT crimp the full length of the ferrule . In order to
achieve the proper crimp length, mark this point onto the ferrule,
and only insert the ferrule in the dies up to the mark, bear in mind
the tolerance on the crimp length is ± 0 .030 inches . See Figure 11 .
Measure
Crimp Here
Hose
Crimp
Length
Insertion Length
Coupling
Termination
Bell
FIGURE 11
GLX coupling crimp
BUBBLE CRIMP ONE-PIECE COUPLING (GL)
When installing 1 piece couplings it is recommended that the
hose is marked with the insertion depth from each cut end . This
way there is a mark to verify the coupling has been fully inserted
into the hose .
The GL coupling is only intended for low pressure service,
despite this it is still critical that the correct crimp outside
diameter and tail length are achieved in order to make a leak
free connection . The tolerance on the tail length of the crimp
is ± 0 .100 inches . In order to achieve this tolerance: line the
coupling up with the ridges in the appropriate die, see Figures
12 and 13 . Be sure the die fingers are all the way forward and
locked in place before crimping .
Align hose end of uncrimped
ferrule flush with internal
ridge on dies.
Crimp Dies
Crimp Diameter
(Front Crimp)
For 81, 82
and 83 dies
Tail Length
Measure Crimp Here
(Front Crimp)
FIGURE 12
2 band bubble crimp (dies 81, 82, and 83)
FIGURE 9
Proper 2 - piece coupling assembly
FIGURE 8
Full length crimp
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