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.
Label (Color Coded for PIDG*
and PLASTI-GRIP* Products)
Wire Size Range
Stamped Here
Locator
Jaws
1. INTRODUCTION
CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tools listed in Figure 1 are used to crimp the products onto the wire listed in
Figure 2.
NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters [with inches 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 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
(Figure 1)
The handles and label (if applicable) of each tool are color-coded to match the color coding of the product to be
crimped. The tools may show more than one color code.
PIDG Terminals and Splices
PIDG Radiation Resistant Terminals and Splices
PLASTI-GRIP Butt Splices
PIDG Insulation Restricting Nylon Terminals
PIDG FASTON* Receptacles 641321-1 (.187 Series) and 641324-1 (.110 Series)
PLASTI-GRIP Terminals
Spare Wire Cap
These tools are members of the CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool family. The ratchet ensures full crimping of
the product. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles have been FULLY closed.
CAUTION
The crimping jaws bottom before the ratchet releases. This design feature ensures maximum tensile performance of the crimp.
DO NOT re-adjust the ratchet.
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CERTI-CRIMP*
Hand Crimping Tools
Handles
Label (Color Coded
for Sealed Splices)
Insulation Crimp Adjustment Pins
(Shown in Position 3)
Figure 1
PRODUCT
Figure 2
PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752
Ratchet
COPPER WIRE
TYPE
Solid or Stranded
Stranded
Solid or Stranded
Stranded
Stranded
Solid or Stranded
Stranded
This controlled document is subject to change.
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Instruction Sheet
408-1559
Rev U
11 JAN 16
Hand Crimping Tool
Part Numbers
46121
47304
47386
47386-5
47387
47907-1
48518-2
68343-1
69151-1
69454
169485
SIZE RANGE (AWG)
30-14
27-14
26-22
26-14
26-24
22-14
22-14
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