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SDE-SA Commercial Hand Tool Assembly
PN 2373648-1 with
Die Assembly PN 2373648-2
Die set 2373648-2
Wire crimper (upper die)
Wire indenter (lower die)
Stationary jaw
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5
Moving jaw
Ratchet adjustment wheel
6
Handle
7
8
Die-retaining screws (2)
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A wide selection of powered application equipment is available for extended-use production operations. The SDE-SA hand tool is a commercial-grade tool. Product crimped with this tool meets the wire barrel crimp height requirement for hand tools in the appropriate 114 application specification but might not comply with other feature parameters of the specification.
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408- 35143) and the die assembly listed in Figure 1. This tool is used to crimp the terminal part numbers listed in Table 1. Table 1: Crimping specifications Wire SDE-SA assembly Product family (SOLISTRAND) tool Size AWG Strip length mm [in.]...
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408-35314 3. INSTALLING THE DIE SET AND LOCATOR ASSEMBLY 1. Open the tool handles. 2. Remove the two die-retaining screws from the tool jaws (see Figure 1). 3. Insert the wire anvil in the moving jaw of the tool frame with their chamfered sides and the marked surfaces facing outward.
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408-35314 5. CRIMPING NOTE The tool is provided with a crimp adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified as specified in Figure 3. Refer to section 7, INSPECTING THE CRIMP HEIGHT, and section 8, ADJUSTING THE RATCHET, to verify crimp height before using the tool.
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408-35314 6. INSPECTING THE CRIMP Inspect crimped terminals and splices by checking the features shown in Figure 3. Poor crimps (Figure 4) can be avoided by carefully following the procedures provided in section 5, and by following the tool maintenance procedures provided in section 9.
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7. INSPECTING THE CRIMP HEIGHT This inspection requires the use of plug gages conforming to the dimensions provided in Figure 5 and Table 2. TE Connectivity does not manufacture or market these gages. Figure 5: Recommended plug gage design 1 GO dimension 4 50.8 [2.00] minimum (typical)
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408-35314 4. Align the NO GO element and try to insert it straight into the same crimping chamber. The NO GO element can start entry, but it must not pass completely through the crimping chamber (Figure 7). Figure 7: NO GO element ...
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408-35314 8. ADJUSTING THE RATCHET The ratchet is preset prior to shipment, but it is important to verify the crimp height using a micrometer or caliper. Use and wear can cause the tool to go out of adjustment. Inspect the crimp height and adjust the ratchet, if necessary, on a regular basis.
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