Hand Crimp Tool for 1.78mm (.070") Tab Female Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-6382704HM
Release Date: 09-13-13
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Revision Date: 09-13-13
WIRE
INSULATION
PUNCH
TERMINAL
WIRE STOP BLADE
Figure 1
Figure 2
WIRE
TERMINAL
LOCATOR
INSULATION
PUNCH
INSULATION
ANVIL
WIRE STOP
BLADE
CONDUCTOR ANVIL
CONDUCTOR
PUNCH
5.
Pull force should be used as the final criteria for an acceptable crimp. Pull force is measured with no
influence from the insulation crimp. The insulation should be stripped long (1/2 in.) so the insulation grips
on the terminal do not grip the wire insulation or the conductor. Refer to Molex Quality Crimping
Handbook 63800-0029 for additional information on crimping and crimp testing.
6.
Molex does not certify crimp hand tools.
OPERATION
Open the tool by squeezing the handles together, at the end of the closing stroke, the ratchet mechanism will
release the handles, and the hand tool will spring open.
Crimping Terminals
1.
Place the terminal into the correct die profile until the terminal stopped by the locator.
2.
Bring the wire stop blade down; make sure the wire stop located behind the conductor grip.
3.
Place a pre-striped wire into the terminal until the end of wire touching the wire stop. See Figure 2.
4.
Close the tool until the ratchet releases, the tool handles will then spring open.
5.
Carefully remove the crimped terminal.
Note:
The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of, and responsible for, the following
maintenance steps:
1.
Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush, or soft, lint free cloth.
2.
Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.
