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Insulation Crimper
(Upper Die)
Wire Crimper
(Upper Die)
Anvil (Lower)
Wire Die
DIE ASSEMBLY
2161057-2
1. INTRODUCTION
All dimensions on this instruction sheet are in
NOTE
metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for identification only
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and are not drawn to scale.
SDE Commercial Hand Tool Assembly 2161057-1
consists of SDE-SA Frame Assembly 9-1478240-0
(Instruction Sheet 408-8851) and Die Set Assembly
2161057-2. See Figure 1. The tool is used to crimp
MCI Receptacle Contacts listed in Figure 1.
2. DESCRIPTION
The tool frame features two jaws, a handle, ratchet
adjustment wheel, and an emergency ratchet release.
The die set consists of an indenter (upper die) and an
anvil (lower die). The tool frame holds a die assembly
with two crimping chambers. See Figure 1. Die
retaining screws are used to secure the dies in the tool
frame.
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SDE-SA Commercial Hand Tool
Assembly 2161057-1 with Die
Assembly 2161057-2
Locator
Stationary Jaw
Moving Jaw
Ratchet
Adjustment
Wheel
Anvil (Lower)
Insulation Die
CONTACT
INSULATION DIAMETER
142183-[ ]
1.30-2.00 [.051-.079]
TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111
PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752
WIRE SIZE (mm²)
Figure 1
The tool features a ratchet and an adjustment wheel
with a range of settings. The ratchet ensures that the
tool has completed the cycle and will not release until
the handles have been FULLY closed, unless the
emergency ratchet release is rotated to manually
release the ratchet. The adjustment wheel controls the
amount of handle pressure exerted on the dies during
the crimping procedure.
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This
CAUTION
feature ensures maximum tensile performance of
the crimp. DO NOT re-adjust the ratchet.
!
3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DIE SET AND
LOCATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die
retaining screws from the tool jaws.
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Instruction Sheet
408-10455
21 JUL 11 Rev A
Handle
Emergency
Ratchet Release
Die Retention
Screws
Retaining Pins
(4) Required
STRIP LENGTH
0.60
5.1-5.9 [.201-.232]
0.30
(Figure 1)
1 of 5
LOC B
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