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1. INTRODUCTION
SDE-SA Commercial Hand Tool Assembly 2389146-1 for the Contact Kit, Ferrule, RG58; RTK031; RG174 is
the tool and die set shown in Figure 1. The tool consists of the SDE Crimp Hand Tool Frame 2362810-1
(instruction sheet 408-35143) and the die assembly listed in Figure 1. This tool is used to crimp the terminal
part numbers listed in Table 1.
Crimp tooling
SDE-SA tool
Die assembly only
2405500-1
NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters with [inches in brackets]. Figures are for reference only and are not
drawn to scale.
Read these instructions thoroughly before crimping connectors.
2. DESCRIPTION
The tool frame features two jaws, a handle, a ratchet adjustment wheel, and an emergency ratchet release.
The die set consists of a crimper (upper die) and an anvil (lower die). The tool frame holds a die assembly with
three crimping chambers (see Figure 1). Two SCR Mach M4x14.0 die-retaining screws are used to secure the
dies in the tool frame.
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 does 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.
CAUTION
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This feature ensures maximum tensile performance of the crimp. Do not re-
adjust the ratchet unless you have verified that the crimp height is incorrect (see section 7, ADJUSTING THE RATCHET).
3. INSTALLING THE DIE SET
1. Open the tool handles.
2. Remove the two die-retaining screws from the tool jaws (see Figure 1).
3. Insert the lower hex die in the moving jaw of the tool frame with the chamfered side and the marked
surface facing outward.
4. Insert one die-retaining screw through the jaw and through the lower hex die. Tighten the screw just
enough to hold the die in place. Do not tighten the screw completely.
5. Insert the upper hex die in the stationary jaw of the tool frame with the chamfered side and the marked
surface facing outward.
6. Insert the other die-retaining screw through the jaw and through the upper hex die. Tighten the screw
just enough to hold the die in place. Do not tighten the screw completely.
7. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure the lower and upper dies align properly. Continue closing
the tool handles until the ratchet in the tool frame has engaged sufficiently to hold the dies in place.
8. Tighten both die-retaining screws.
Rev A
Table 1: Crimping specifications
Contact kit
829922
1337552
1488171
2405500-2
1488175
1488147
1488155
Cable type
Cable
RG58
Inner conductor
RTK031
Dielectric
RG174
Braid
Strip length mm
2.5 +/-.0.2
4.2 +0.3/-0.2
9.7 +0.3/-0.2
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