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CMKS-L INDUSTRY STANDARD APPLICATOR
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11. CRIMP HEIGHT
11.1
The 2 dials on the top of the Ram are used to adjust the conductor and Insulation
crimp heights.
NOTE: The numbers and letters around these dials should only be used as a reference
for a correct crimp, as this will vary depending on the shut height of the press the
applicator is used in. The crimp height should be measured with a crimp micrometer.
If for any reason you cannot achieve the correct crimp height, please contact our
Technical services department.
11.2 Conductor crimp height
The top dial, which has the letters from A-H around it, is for adjusting the Conductor
crimp height. To adjust the crimp height of the conductor, carefully rotate this dial, the
lower the letter (A) the harder the crimp.
When making any adjustment it is recommended that you start with the higher letter
(H) to avoid any damaged being caused by over crimping.
To ensure that you have the correct crimp height, there is a silver label fixed to the side
of the applicator, this will have all the crimp heights, for the different gauge wires used
with that terminal on it.
The steps between each dial setting are 0.05mm increments.
For information regarding how to measure the crimp heights please see section 16.
11.3 Insulation crimp height
The Lower dial, which has the numbers from 1-8 around it, is for adjusting the
Insulation crimp height. To adjust the crimp height of the Insulation, carefully rotate
this dial, the lower the number (1) the harder the crimp.
When making any adjustment it is recommended that you start with the higher number
(8) to avoid any damaged being caused by over crimping.
The steps between each dial setting are 0.10mm increments.
For information regarding how to ensure that you are using the correct setting please
see section 16.
Conductor crimp adjustment
Insulation crimp adjustment
