Hand Crimp Tool for Pitch SPOX Crimp Terminals
Doc. No: 6382819HM
Release Date: 04-25-17
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Revision: D
Revision Date: 01-08-19
WIRE
PUNCH
TERMINAL
WIRE STOP
BLADE
Figure 2
Figure 3
WIRE
INSULATION
PUNCH
WIRE STOP
BLADE
CONDUCTOR
PUNCH
LOCATOR
TERMINAL
INSULATION ANVIL
CONDUCTOR ANVIL
Notes
1.
This tool should only be used for the terminals and wire gauges specified on this sheet.
2.
This tool is not adjustable for crimp height; however, crimp force is adjustable (See instructions
above). Variations in tools, terminals, wire stranding and insulation types may affect crimp
height.
3.
This tool is intended for standard conductor sizes. It may not give a good insulation crimp
support for all insulation sizes.
4.
Molex does not repair hand tools (see warranty above). The replacement parts listed are the
only parts available for repair. If the handles or crimp tooling are damaged or worn, a new tool
must be purchased.
5.
Pull force should be used as the final criterion for an acceptable crimp. Pull force is measured
with no influence from the insulation crimp. The insulation should be stripped long (1/2”) so
that 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.
1.
With the hand tool in the open position, pivot the
terminal locator open by pulling up on the locator
knob, and lift the wire stop blade. See Figure 1.
2.
Insert the terminal into the correct profile until the
terminal is fully seated and stops. Make sure the wire
stop blade is fully seated on the terminal behind the
conductor grip section.
3.
Gently pivot the locator closed.
4.
Bring down the wire stop blade.
5.
Slide the pre-stripped wire into the terminal; make sure to aim the wire brush toward
the tip point on the wire stop blade. See Figure 2. Align the wire so that it is parallel and
sitting into the terminal. Maintain a light and constant pressure on the wire that is
seated in the terminal at all times. (Do not let go of the wire.) Be sure to hold the wire
and terminal in place until the terminal is fully crimped. See Figure 3.
6.
Close the tool until the ratchet releases.
7.
Lift the wire stop blade.
8.
Carefully remove the crimped terminal.
TERMINAL
SEATED IN
LOCATOR
SWING
LOCATOR
OPEN
Figure 1
HAND TOOL
OPEN
WIRE
STOP
BLADE
