408-2823
Rev
AB
3
of 13
Table 1: Crimping specifications
Terminal or splice
Wire size
Insulation diameter
Strip length
±0.397 [±.016]
Crimp dot
code* (after
crimping)
PIDG ring tongue terminal
22-16
2.03-3.56 [.080-.140]
5.56 [.219]
1
16-14
2.67-4.32 [.105-.170]
2
12-10
3.81-6.35 [.150-.250]
8.33 [.328]
1
16-14 HD
3.81-6.35 [.150-.250]
1
PLASTI-GRIP ring tongue terminal
22-16
2.03-3.56 [.080-.140]
5.56 [.219]
1
16-14
2.67-4.32 [.105-.170]
2
12-10
3.81-6.35 [.150-.250]
8.33 [.328]
1
16-14 HD
2.67-6.35 [.105-.250]
1
PIDG insulation restriction ring tongue terminal
22
0.97-2.79 [.038-.110]
6.75 [.266]
1
20
1.17-2.79 [.046-.110]
1
18
1.42-2.79 [.056-.110]
1
16
1.60-3.30 [.063-.130]
2
14
1.98-3.30 [.078-.130]
2
12
2.41-5.08 [.095-.200]
9.92 [.391]
1
10
3.02-5.08 [.119-.200]
1
PIDG FASTON terminal
22-18
2.67-3.56 [.105-.140]
7.94 [.313]
1
16-14
2.92-4.32 [.115-.170]
2
12-10
3.81-6.35 [.150-.250]
8.73 [.344]
1
PIDG butt splice
22-16
2.03-3.18 [.080-.125]
6.75 [.266]
1
16-14
2.67-3.81 [.105-.150]
2
12-10
4.32-5.59 [.170-.220]
9.13 [.359]
1
*Tools with revision AA and later do not have crimp dot codes.
2.
DESCRIPTION
Each hand tool features two crimping dies, a spring-loaded locator assembly, and a ratchet handle with a
ratchet pawl (Figure 1). When closed, the dies form three crimping chambers, each labeled by color on the
back side of the tool. The color indicates the wire size, and must match the insulation color of the terminal or
splice (Table 2).
Table 2: Wire sizes
Color
Wire size
Yellow
12-10
Blue
16-14
Red
22-16
Black heavy duty
16-14 HD
Green
20-16 HD
The locator assembly positions the terminal or splice between the crimping dies. The ratchet handle assures
full crimping. When engaged, the ratchet does not release until the tool handles have been
fully
closed, unless
the ratchet pawl is depressed to manually release the ratchet. This feature prevents crimping of an improperly
positioned terminal or splice.
CAUTION
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This feature ensures maximum electrical and tensile performance of the crimp.
Do not
re-adjust the ratchet.
