Air Head Crimp Tool for InsulKrimp™ Piggyback QD
Doc. No: ATS-640056200
Release Date: 09-19-06
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Revision: C
Revision Date: 10-07-14
TERMINAL
BARREL
TERMINAL TAB
TAB LOCATOR
WIRE
CONDUCTOR PUNCH
INSULATION ANVIL
Figure 3
INSULATION PUNCH
CONDUCTOR
ANVIL
WIRE STOP BUILT
INTO TERMINAL
LOCATOR
5.
Remove the crimp and inspect for proper crimp location, and check for insulation closure. Molex offers a
Crimp Inspection Handbook for closed barrel industrial product. See our website or contact your sales
engineer.
6.
If the insulation part of the crimp needs to be adjusted, first loosen the M4 screw on the bottom tool jaw,
then insert a 3/32 hex wrench (supplied) into the bottom of the lower die. See Figure 4. A clockwise (CW)
rotation decreases insulation crimp while a counter-clockwise (CCW) rotation increases insulation crimp.
After adjusting retighten the M4 screw.
Note
: Whenever crimping without the locator, make sure the seam of the terminal is oriented up or
down in the tool if using unbrazed product, as this will provide higher pull force values.
Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be
made aware of, and responsible for, the following
maintenance steps:
1.
Remove dust, moisture and other contaminants
with a clean brush, or soft, lint-free cloth.
2.
Do not use any abrasive materials that could
damage the tool.
3.
Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing
surfaces are protected with a thin coat of high
quality machine oil. Do not oil excessively. This tool was engineered for durability, but like any fine piece of
equipment it needs cleaning and lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble-free crimping. Use a light
oil such as 30 weight automotive oil at the oil points shown in Figure 4, every 5,000 crimps or monthly will
significantly enhance the tool life and ensure a stable calibration.
4.
When tool is not in use store the tool in a clean, dry area.
WIRE
TERMINAL
Figure 2
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES)
LIGHT OIL (EVERY MONTH
OR 5,000 CRIMPS)
LOOSEN
M4 SCREW
Figure 4
3/32” HEX
WRENCH
