Instruction Sheet
STS-M-144-2830-12
Parallel Action Hand Tool
Rev. A
CAT-HT-144-2830-12
Date: 3/23/2016
©Samtec, Inc.
CUSTOMER S1-800-726-8329 (+1-812-944-6733)
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Introduction
Parallel Action Hand Tool CAT-HT-144-2830-12 was designed to crimp T1M44R & T1M44M (TFSXX Part
Series) contacts on 28 or 30 AWG Wire.
This tool should only be used for the terminals and wire gauges specified on this document. The tool is
not adjustable. Variation in production batches of tools, connectors, wire stranding and insulation types
may affect crimp parameters. This tool is intended for conductor sizes listed on this document. The tool
may not give a good insulation crimp support for all wire insulation sizes of the same wire gauge.
Crimping Procedure
1. This tool can accept pins directly
from a reel; however, if strips are
preferred, Samtec recommends
using ~6” length strips.
2. Squeeze the handles until the tool
ratchet releases, allowing the
handles to fully open (Figure 1).
3. Slide the terminal carrier strip
under the contact holder plate and
align the carrier strip feed holes
with the locating ball detent
features. This tool is designed for
a single carrier strip terminal
(Figure 2).
4. Partially close the hand tool until you
engage the first click of the ratchet.
5. Insert a pre-stripped wire over the
terminal crimp barrels; align the wire
in the groove on the locator plate.
6. Close the handles together until the
ratchet mechanism has completed
the cycle and the handles release to
the fully opened position.
Figure 1
Figure 2
