RHT-5771 Hand Crimp Tool
Doc No. 64001-4500
Release Date: 11-06-03
UNCONTROLLED COPY
Page 4 of 6
Revision: B
Revision Date: 07-05-06
How to Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 6)
Over the life of the tool, it may be necessary to adjust tool
handle preload force. Listed below are the steps required to
adjust the crimping force of the hand tool to obtain proper
crimp conditions:
1. Remove the screw and plastic cover washer. Note the
setting wheel position.
2. Lift the setting wheel off the axle. Turn the eccentric
axle with a screwdriver.
3. Turning the eccentric axle counter-clockwise will increase
handle force.
4. Replace the setting wheel to the axle, aligning the
nearest notch in the setting wheel to the dowel pin.
5. Replace the plastic cover washer and screw.
6. Check the crimp specifications after tool crimp force is adjusted.
Tool Calibration
A Certificate of Calibration (see last page) was supplied with the tool. To
recalibrate this tool, pin gauge measurements should be taken in each
conductor nest and compared to this chart. The tool should be lubricated
before recalibration to ensure consistent measurements. Handle preload is
factory set to 25-45 LBS. See How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 5) to
recalibrate.
Wire Range
“X” Dimension Conductor Crimp
Nest Color Code
AWG mm² Mean Go No
Go
Crimp Inspection
Marking
Red
18 - 22 0.35 - 0.80
.094
.090
.098
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Blue
14 - 16 1.30 - 2.00
.115
.110
.119
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Yellow
10 - 12 3.30 - 5.00
.161
.156
.167
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Warranty
This tool is for electrical terminal crimping purposes only. This tool is made of the best quality materials. All vital components are long
life tested. All tools are warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 30 days. Should such a defect occur, we will
repair or exchange the tool free of charge. This repair or exchange will not be applicable to altered, misused or damaged tools. This
tool is designed for hand use only. Any clamping, fixturing, or use of handle extensions voids this warranty.
Caution:
Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided.
Hand held crimping tools are intended for low volume, prototyping, or repair requirements only.
CAUTION
: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals, applicators and tooling.
Figure 5
PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
LOCKING SCREW
1.00
1.00
PRELOAD
TEST POINT
PRELOAD
TEST POINT
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
PUSH UP
PIN GAUGE IN
CONDUCTOR CRIMP
“ Confining ” Crimp
“ X ”
