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Samtec CAT-MA General Instructions Manual

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Miniature Applicator
General Instruction Sheet
1. INTRODUCTION
MA side-feed type applicators CAT-MA-[ ] apply
side-feed strip-form terminals to pre-stripped
wires.. The terminals have either one or two
carrier strips.
These applicators are compatible with a wide
range of commercially available terminating
machines with a pre-feed or post-feed stroke.
These instructions and the assembly prints
provide all the information required to operate and
maintain the applicator.
When reading this document, pay particular
attention to DANGER, CAUTION, and
statements.
©Samtec, Inc.
Owner: Engineering/DW
Figure 1 
DANGER
may result in moderate or severe injury.
CAUTION
result in product or equipment damage.
NOTE
- Highlights special or important
information.
NOTE
- Dimensions in this instruction sheet
are in millimeters [with inches in brackets].
Figures are not drawn to scale.
2. DESCRIPTION
Main components viewed from the right of the
NOTE
applicator are identified in Figure 1. Main
components viewed from the left of the applicator
are identified in Figure 2. Components of the ram
assembly are shown in Figure 3.
Applicationtooling@samtec.com
812-944-6733
1(800)SAMTEC-9
CAT-MA General Instructions
- Denotes an imminent hazard which
- Denotes a condition which may
Rev.:A
Date: 10/17/12
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  • Page 1 Date: 10/17/12 Figure 1  1. INTRODUCTION DANGER - Denotes an imminent hazard which MA side-feed type applicators CAT-MA-[ ] apply may result in moderate or severe injury. side-feed strip-form terminals to pre-stripped wires.. The terminals have either one or two CAUTION - Denotes a condition which may carrier strips.
  • Page 2 CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 Figure 2  front and rear strip guides are mounted on the Even though these applicators accept only certain strip guide plate. terminals, they provide application flexibility. The wire crimp height adjustment disc has 50...
  • Page 3 CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 feed cam advances the lead terminal over the anvil on the downward stroke of the ram assembly, which leaves the anvil clear when the machine is at rest. Only the PRE-FEED feed cam can be used in side-feed type applicators installed in semi- automatic bench machines.

  • Page 4: Operating Procedure

    CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 2. Make sure that the machine ram is all the way 3.3. Unloading the Terminal Strip up. If necessary, cycle the machine by hand to raise the ram. Refer to the machine customer 1.
  • Page 5 CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 NOTE - Wire sizes and their relevant crimp height adjustment is necessary, repeat Steps 1 heights will be listed on the nameplatewith the through 4. corresponding reference setting, such as "A6,"...
  • Page 6 CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 the backstroke. Tighten the locknut to secure the 7. If necessary, re-position the front and rear screw. shear holders as described in Paragraph 5.6. c. Make sure that the pivot shaft bushing is up against the stroke length adjustment screw.
  • Page 7 CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 2. Make sure that the machine ram is all the way 5.6. Floating Shear and Shear Holder up. If necessary, hand-cycle the machine to raise Adjustment the ram. Refer to the machine customer manual for hand-cycling instructions.
  • Page 8 CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 disconnected BEFORE removing the applicator from the machine. 6.2. Monthly Cleaning Applicators MUST be cleaned every thirty days to NOTE - DO NOT remove terminal strip during remove all grease, oil, and dirt.

  • Page 9: Parts Replacement

    CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 This section covers replacement of applicator 2. Make sure that the machine ram is all the way parts that most often need replacement because up. If necessary, hand-cycle the machine to raise of wear.
  • Page 10 CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 install the new insulation crimper using the reverse of removal (make sure that the part 6. Remove the anvil from the groove in the top of number of the new wire crimper and insulation the base plate.
  • Page 11 CAT-MA General Instructions Miniature Applicator Rev.:A General Instruction Sheet Date: 10/17/12 4. Turn the drag release lever to raise the feed pawl, and pull the terminal strip back so that the lead terminal is between the strip guides. 5. Push down on the floating shear(s), then remove the shear retaining screw from the side of the shear holder(s).