TE Connectivity 58422-1 Instruction Sheet

Yoke
Pivot Pin
Piston (Ram)
Cylinder
Quick-Disconnect
Coupler, Cylinder Half
(Mates With Coupler on
Hose or Handle Control)
The Tool is Used to Crimp:
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AMPLI-BOND* Terminals, PLASTI-GRIP* Terminals,
TERMINYL* Terminals and Splices, Pre-Insulated nylon
Heavy Duty Terminals, Pre-Insulated AMPOWER* Terminals,
and Sealed COPALUM* Terminals and Splices.
Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

This instruction sheet provides application,
maintenance, and inspection procedures for Crimping
Heads 58422-1 and 2161730-1 (part number
2161730-1 is a special version of part number 
58422-1, with an extended stroke for terminating
sealed COPALUM quick-termination connectors).
A typical crimping head is shown in Figure 1. The
crimping heads accept interchangeable die sets for a
variety of heavy-duty terminals and splices for large
wire sizes - within Size 8 through 4/0 AWG range.
Refer to instructions packaged with specific die sets
for compatible products, wire ranges, strip dimensions,
and application procedures.
The crimping heads are designed for two 
DYNA-CRIMP* tools: either Hydraulic Hand Pump
314979-1 (covered in customer manual 409-5860) 
or Hydraulic Power Unit 69120-[ ] (described in 
409-1950). Read these instructions, and all applicable
references, before inserting any die assemblies and
crimping any terminals or splices.
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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.
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Hydraulic Crimping Heads 
58422-1 and 2161730-1
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 8,
REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION

Main components of the crimping head are: a yoke
which houses the stationary die and retains the
terminal assembly for crimping, a removable latch pin
which allows pivoting of the yoke on the pivot pin
Latch Pin
(typically required for splice terminations), a cylinder
which contains the head's hydraulic chamber, a piston
(ram) which holds and controls the moving die, and a
quick connect/disconnect coupler (cylinder half) which
mates with the coupler on hose or handle control to
release or supply pressure.
Dust Cap

3. CRIMPING HEAD INSTALLATION

Each crimping head is shipped with a coating of
lubricating oil to prevent rust and corrosion. Wipe the
oil off before installing the crimping head on the power
unit. Note that the crimping head is shipped without oil
inside the cylinder. To install crimping head, proceed
as follows.
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Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with
NOTE
inches in brackets].
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To avoid injury when using DYNA-CRIMP
DANGER
equipment, observe the following precautions:
- Do NOT modify the crimping equipment in
STOP
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any way.
- Use only dies, terminals, and wire specified for
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the head.
- Do NOT perform repairs other than those
specified in the instructional material supplied
with the equipment.
Make sure that hydraulic pressure to hose or
DANGER
handle control is released and that power supply is
disconnected to electric power unit, if applicable.
STOP
1. Remove protective dust caps from both quick
connect/disconnect couplers.
2. Hold hose or handle control vertically to prevent
oil spillage. Attach hose or handle control to
coupling section on head. Thread properly and
tighten securely.
Oil flow must be unobstructed between power unit
CAUTION
and crimping head. Make sure that all couplers are
fully mated and tightened.
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This controlled document is subject to change.
For latest revision and Regional Customer Service,
visit our website at www.te.com
Instruction Sheet
408-9535
29 AUG 12 Rev C
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