TE Connectivity 543344- 1 Manual

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended- - use, production operations is available.
Die Holder
Plate
Lower
Die Holder
Ratchet
Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

Hand Crimping Tool Frame Assembly 543344--1 is
designed to crimp the ferrule onto the shielding
hardware or cable clamps used with AMPLIMITE
HD--20 connectors. This tool accepts interchangeable
dies which corresponds to the ferrule being crimped.
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
NOTE
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and
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illustrations are for reference only and are not
drawn to scale.
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Hand Crimping Tool Frame Assembly
543344- 1 (Used to Crimp Ferrules for
AMPLIMITE* HD- 20 Connectors)
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
Flip- - Top
Head

2. DESCRIPTION

The tool consists of a flip--top head with a latch, die
holder plate, lower die holder, and handles with a
ratchet. The flip--top head allows easy removal of the
Latch
ferrule. The part number of the tool is on the front of
the tool.
Front of Tool
This tool is a member of the CERTI--CRIMP* hand
crimping tool family. The ratchet on this tool ensures
full crimping of the product. Once engaged, the
ratchet will not release until the handles have been
FULLY closed.
Handles

3. DIE INSERTION AND REMOVAL

3.1. Installation

3.2. Removal

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(Figure 1)
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This
CAUTION
feature ensures maximum electrical and tensile
!
performance of the crimp. DO NOT re- - adjust the
ratchet.
(Refer to Figure 2)
Each set of dies consists of an anvil (moving die)
NOTE
and a crimper (stationary die). Most moving dies
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have square corners and the stationary dies have
chamfered corners. Refer to Figure 2. Exceptions
to this feature will be shown on the instruction
sheet packaged with the dies.
1. Close the handles until the ratchet releases.
Allow the handles to open FULLY.
2. Place the moving die in the lower die holder.
Turn the die holding screw enough to hold die in
place. DO NOT tighten the screw.
3. Place the stationary die in the die holder plate.
Turn the die holding screw enough to hold the die
in place. DO NOT tighten the screw.
4. Make sure that the dies and properly aligned,
then close the handles, and tighten the die holding
screws.
1. Close the handles until the ratchet releases.
Allow the handles to open FULLY.
2. Loosen the die holding screws, and remove the
dies.
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Instruction Sheet
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