Tyco Electronics 48858-1 Instruction Sheet

Color Code Dot
Stationary Die
WIRE
SIZE (AWG) INSULATION DIAMETER (Max.)
8
6
4
2

1. INTRODUCTION

This instruction sheet provides information on product
application and a maintenance and inspection
procedure for the crimping dies listed in Figure 1. The
dies are used in Hydraulic Crimping Heads 58422–1,
69066, 1752877–1, and 1752787–1. For detailed
information on the hydraulic power unit and hydraulic
crimping head, refer to the instructions packaged with
these tools.
These dies are designed to crimp AMPLI–BOND and
PLASTI–GRIP terminals on wire sizes 8 AWG to
2 AWG. Dies are coated with a preservative to
prevent rust and corrosion. Wipe preservative from
dies, particularly from crimping areas.
All dimensions in this document are in millimeters
NOTE
[with inches in brackets]. Figures and illustrations
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are for reference only and are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 6,
Revision Summary.

2. DIE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

Avoid personal injury. Exercise caution to avoid
DANGER
accidentally depressing foot pedals or trigger
control of hydraulic power unit when installing or
removing dies.

2.1. Die Installation

1. Refer to the chart in Figure 1 and verify that you
have the proper die set for the terminal and wire
size being used.
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Crimping Dies 48858-1 through
48861-1 for AMPLI-BOND* and
PLASTI-GRIP* Terminals
Standard Expansion Dies
TERMINAL
COLOR CODE
7.57 [.298]
9.58 [.377]
11.10 [.436]
12.82 [.505]
Figure 1
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Color Code Dot
PART NO.
Red 48858-1
Blue 48859-1
Yellow 48860-1
Red 48861-1
2. Remove latch pin on head, then open yoke. See
Figure 2.
3. Loosen set screw in yoke.
4. Insert stationary die into well of yoke as shown
in Figure 2. Tighten set screw.
5. Activate power unit to advance ram until set
screw is visible.
Latch Pin Removed
Stationary
Die
Moving Die
Ram
Figure 2
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Moving Die
DIE SET
COLOR CODE
Red Dot
Blue Dot
Yellow Dot
Red Dot
Yoke
Setscrew
Stop Plate
Setscrew
of 6
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