TE CERTI-CRIMP Instruction Sheet

Hand crimping tool

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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.
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.
© 2016 TE Connectivity family of companies
All Rights Reserved
*Trademark
TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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.
For latest revision and Regional Customer Service,
visit our website at www.te.com.
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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Summary of Contents for TE CERTI-CRIMP

  • Page 1 1 of 10 All Rights Reserved 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: Crimping Procedure

    408-1559 3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE Refer to Figure 3 to ensure that the correct tool and product combination is being used. Figure 3 also lists the number of dots (or dots and rib) that appear embossed on a crimped product when it is crimped using the correct tooling.
  • Page 3 408-1559 TOOL PRODUCT WIRE STRIP LENGTH PART COLOR SIZE RANGE INSUL DIA DESCRIPTION INSUL COLOR CODE CODE (AWG) RANGE TERMINAL SPLICE Yellow with 3 0.66-1.40 46121 Black Stripes [.026-.055] Red and PIDG Insulation Restricting 4.8-5.6 169485 Yellow Nylon Terminals [3/16-7/32] Yellow with 3 0.79-1.40 47304●...
  • Page 4 408-1559 6. Complete the crimp by closing the tool handles until the ratchet releases. 7. Release the tool handles, allow the handles to open fully, and remove the crimped product. 8. To crimp the other wire barrel of a splice, re-position the uncrimped wire barrel in the tool as shown in Figure 5, and repeat Steps 2 through 7.
  • Page 5 408-1559 5. Close the tool handles until the spare wire cap is held firmly in place. DO NOT deform the wire barrel. 6. Insert a properly stripped wire into the wire barrel until the wire bottoms. 7. Hold the wire in position, and complete the crimp by closing the tool handles until the ratchet releases. 8.
  • Page 6: Insulation Crimp Adjustment

    If a tool is damaged upon arrival, retain the shipping container, file a claim with the carrier, and notify TE immediately. 5.1. Daily Maintenance 1.
  • Page 7: Replacement And Repair

    6. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR Customer-replaceable parts are listed in Figure 10. Parts other than those listed should be replaced by TE to ensure quality and reliability. For customer repair service or to order replacement parts, call 1-800-522-6752, or fax your purchase order to 717-986-7605, or write to: Customer Service (038-035), Tyco Electronics Corporation, PO Box 3608, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608.
  • Page 8: Revision Summary

    408-1559 7. REVISION SUMMARY  Updated document to corporate requirements  Added dimensional callout in Figure 8  Added new NOTE to Figure 9 JAW CLOSURE♦ DIAMETER A GAGE ELEMENT♦♦ DIAMETER B DIMENSION TOOL NO-GO NO-GO C (WIDTH) R (RADIUS) 46121 1.600-1.608 1.750-1.753...
  • Page 9 408-1559 W ±0.13 [±.005] JAW CLOSURE♦ DIMENSION F GAGE ELEMENT♦♦ DIMENSION G DIMENSION W TOOL (WIDTH) NO-GO NO-GO 46121 0.762-0.77 1.267-1.27 0.762 [.0300] 1.27 [.0500] 3.05 [.120] 169485 [.0300-.0303] [.0499-.0500] 0.762-0.77 1.267-1.27 47304 0.762 [.0300] 1.27 [.0500] 3.05 [.120] [.0300-.0303] [.0499-.0500] 47386 0.762-0.77...
  • Page 10 408-1559 PART NUMBER FOR TOOL ITEM DESCRIPTION 47387 & 46121 47304 47386 47386-5 68343-1 RING, Retaining 21045-3 21045-3 21045-3 21045-3 21045-3 PIN, Retaining 1-23619-6 1-23619-6 1-23619-6 1-23619-6 1-23619-6 PIN, Adjustment 39207 39207 39207 39207 39207 SPRING 39364 39364 39364 39364 39364 RING, Retaining 21045-6...

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