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HAND CRIMP TOOL Z20-320 Z20-320 26-30 M20-118 22-24 This Hand Crimp Tool has been designed for use with the following crimp contacts: M20-1160042 ........2.54mm Pitch Crimp Contacts, Reeled, Gold M20-1160046 ........2.54mm Pitch Crimp Contacts, Reeled, Tin M20-1180042 ........2.54mm Pitch Crimp Contacts, Loose, Gold M20-1180046 ........
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GENERAL INFORMATION The Z20-320 Hand Crimp Tool consists of a ratchet mechanism hand tool and a set of jaws. The jaws comprise of upper and lower crimp dies. The contact is correctly crimped when the tool is free to open at the fully closed position, i.e. when the ratchet releases.
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Keeping the cable steady in the crimp, fully close the hand crimp tool until the ratchet releases. Let the crimp tool open. After crimping remove the assembly. The process is then repeated for each crimp required. RECOMMENDED CRIMP HEIGHTS M20-11600XX: Using 22 –...
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Using a screwdriver, turn the numbered wheel via the wheel adjustment screw. To increase the pre-load (and therefore the crimp pull-off force), turn the screw until the next number is shown. Even numbers are found by turning the screw clockwise, odd numbers are anti- clockwise.