TE 68026 Original Instructions

Hand crimping tool for termi-foil product

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PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use and low
volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.
Crimping Dies
TYPE
Double-Face Terminal
Flag Terminal
Splice
NOTE
A complete list of current terminal and splice part numbers cannot be maintained on this document. For all part numbers and
their description, refer to Catalog 82039 or contact PRODUCT INFORMATION at the number at the bottom of this page.

1. INTRODUCTION

Hand Crimping Tool 68026 is designed to crimp the tab end of TERMI-FOIL terminals and splices (reference
part numbers are listed in Figure 1) onto foil with a maximum thickness of 0.76 mm [.020 in.]. This tool is a
member of the CERTI-CRIMP* hand crimping tool family. The ratchet on these tools ensures full crimping of
the product. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles have been FULLY closed.
NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for
reference only and are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION

The tool consists of two handles, a ratchet, and two jaws each with a crimping die. The crimping dies have flat
faces which squeeze the lance-faced tab end of the terminal or splice into the foil.
CAUTION
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. DO NOT re-adjust the ratchet.

3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

NOTE
Depending on the foil and the terminal configuration, it may be necessary to crimp the wire barrel before crimping the tab end.
See Figure 2 for wire-to-tooling cross-reference for crimping the wire barrel. The applicable wire size range is stamped on the
product package label. For information on using the tooling, refer to the instructions packaged with the tooling.
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TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Hand Crimping Tool 68026
for TERMI-FOIL* Product
Jaws
TERMI-FOIL TERMINAL AND SPLICE
PART NUMBER
329860
330003
52584
51943
329656
Figure 1
TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111
PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752
Handles
Ratchet
MATERIAL AND FINISH
Nickel-Plated Copper
Tin-Plated Copper
Tin Plated Copper
Tin-Plated Copper (Unannealed)
Tin-Plated Copper
This controlled document is subject to change.
For latest revision and Regional Customer Service,
visit our website at www.te.com.
Instruction Sheet
408-2363
Rev K
27 OCT 14
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  • Page 1 All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 408-2363 3.1. Double-Face Terminal or Splice 1. Open tool handles FULLY. 2. Place the foil between faces of the tab end of terminal or splice, and squeeze the faces together manually. See Figure 3, Detail A. 3. Place the tab end and foil between the crimping dies as shown in Figure 3, Detail B. Make sure that the tab end is completely covered by the dies.
  • Page 3 408-2363 6. For long-tongued terminals, several crimps will be necessary. These crimps should overlap to ensure that the entire tab end is crimped. 7. Crimp the wire barrel using the appropriate tooling (refer to Figure 2) according to the instructions packaged with the tooling.
  • Page 4 This inspection requires the use of a plug gage conforming to the dimensions in Figure 5. Proceed as follows: 1. Knock out the roll pins securing dies to jaws, remove dies, then insert the NO-GO element between tool jaws. Hand Crimping Tool 68026 Suggested Plug Gage Design Gaging the Jaw Closure 76.2 [3.00]...
  • Page 5 Parts other than those listed should be replaced by TE Connectivity to ensure quality and reliability. Order replacement parts through your representative, or call 1- 800-526-5142, or send a facsimile of your purchase order to 717-986-7605, or write to:...

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