IS-13 Issue: 3 Date: 03.10.07 C/Note: 9874
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CRIMPING PROCEDURE
1.
Ensure that the wire to be crimped is within the specified range of sizes for the contact and
the crimp tool. Failure to use the specified wire size will result in poor quality crimps and
possible tool damage.
Wire Gauge
Minimum pull-off force (Newtons)
30 AWG
5N
28 AWG
10N
26 AWG
20N
2.
The wire insulation covering should be stripped back to 1.5mm. Care should be taken to
avoid cutting or displacing the conductors. If the conductors are displaced, they may be re-
aligned with a gentle twist.
1.5mm
Ø0.8 mm max
3.
Make certain that the hand crimp tool is in the fully open position, and that the jaws are free
from dirt and debris.
4.
The upper crimp die must be changed so that the correct die set is in place for the correct
wire size. Pull out the lock-pin, and remove the upper crimp die.
5.
Exchange or turn the upper crimp die so that the correct jaws will be used for the wire size
required. Replace the upper crimp die and lock-pin.
6.
Insert the end of the strip of contacts between the guide and the plate (as shown below).