408-10040
Rev
G
4
of 12
4.
INSPECTING THE CRIMP
Inspect crimped terminals by checking the features shown in Figure 3. Poor crimps (Figure 4) can be avoided
by carefully following the procedures provided in section 3, and by following the tool maintenance procedures
provided in section 6.
Figure 3: Features of a good crimp
1
Insulation barrel is in firm contact with wire insulation.
2
Correct color code, dot code, and tool combination.
3
Wire size matches wire range or size stamped under tongue.
4
Crimp is centered on wire barrel.
5
Bare wire ends are flush with (or extend slightly beyond) end of wire barrel.
6
Wire insulation does not enter wire barrel.
7
No nicked or missing wire strands.
Figure 4: Features of a poor crimp
1
Wire insulation is extruded.
2
Incorrect color code, dot code, and tool combination.
3
Wire size does not match wire range or size stamped under tongue.
4
Crimp is not centered on wire barrel.
5
Wire not inserted far enough to reach end of wire barrel.
6
Wire insulation enters wire barrel. Check for incorrect strip length.
7
Nicked or missing wire strands.
