CAT-MA General Instructions
Miniature Applicator
Rev.:A
General Instruction Sheet
Date:
10/17/12
©Samtec, Inc.
Page
9
Owner: Engineering/DW
812-944-6733
1(800)SAMTEC-9
2. Make sure that the machine ram is all the way
up. If necessary, hand-cycle the machine to raise
the ram. Refer to the machine customer manual
for hand-cycling instructions.
3. Remove the applicator from the machine.
4. Remove the ram assembly from the applicator.
5. Clean the ram assembly and feed cam, and
apply a thin coat of grease to each corner of the
ram assembly and to the feed cam.
6. Carefully lay the applicator on its side, and
apply one drop of oil on the feed finger pin.
Wipe the feed finger pin to remove excess oil.
7. Set the applicator upright and apply a drop of
oil on the stroke forward limit adjustment screw,
the feed rod (into which this screw is turned), and
the bushing of the hex nut. Wipe off any excess
oil.
8. Apply a drop or two of oil on the floating
shear(s).
9. Re-install the ram assembly into the applicator,
and wipe off any excess oil or grease.
6.4. Storage
1. Cut the terminal strip one or two terminals from
end of the applicator.
2. Clean and lubricate the applicator as described
in Paragraphs 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3.
3. Lower the ram assembly to hold the lead
terminal between the wire and insulation crimpers
and the anvil.
4. Place Ram Stopper on the ram.
NOTE
- This will identify the type of terminal to
be used when the applicator is put back into
service.
7. PARTS REPLACEMENT
This section covers replacement of applicator
parts that most often need replacement because
of wear. Refer to the appropriate exploded view
drawing and applicator parts list for identification
of parts.
DANGER
- TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY,
make sure that the power to the machine is
turned "off' and the power cord is
disconnected BEFORE removing the
applicator from the machine.
NOTE
- Wipe parts with a clean, dry cloth as
they are removed from applicator. Then, when
putting them back into applicator, wipe mating
surfaces with your fingers to make sure that
all lint and other foreign matter has been
removed.
Order recommended spare parts through your
representative.
7.1. Crimper (Insulation and Wire)
Replacement
1. Turn “off” and disconnect the power to
machine.
2. Make sure that the machine ram is all the way
up. If necessary, hand-cycle the machine to raise
the ram. Refer to the machine customer manual
for hand-cycling instructions.
3. Remove the applicator from the machine.
4. Loosen the crimp bolt slightly, and remove the
ram assembly from the applicator by pulling
upward. It may be necessary to move the feed
finger to release the ram assembly.
5. Remove the crimper bolt that holds the front
shear depressor, front shear depressor spacer
tubular spacer, insulation crimper, crimper spacer,
and wire crimper to the ram assembly.
Remove these parts, noting positions for re-
installation.
6. Install the new wire crimper, and re-install the
crimper spacer, tubular spacer, front shear
depressor spacer, and front shear depressor, and
