408-35137
Rev
B
5
of 6
4.
INSPECTING THE CRIMP HEIGHT
Crimp height inspection is performed using a micrometer with a modified anvil, commonly referred to as a
crimp-height comparator. TE Connectivity does not manufacture or market crimp height comparators. Detailed
information on obtaining and using crimp-height comparators can be found in instruction sheet
1. Refer to Table 1 and select a wire (maximum size) for each crimp section listed.
2. Refer to section 3, CRIMPING, and crimp the contacts accordingly.
3. Using a crimp height comparator, measure the wire barrel crimp height. If the crimp height conforms to
the value listed in Table 3, the tool is considered dimensionally correct.
CAUTION
Do not use damaged product. If a damaged contact is evident, replace it. Do not re-terminate contacts.
Figure 4: Crimp height
1
Modified anvil
2
Position point on center of wire barrel opposite seam
3
Crimp height (see Table 3)
Table 3: Crimp height specifications
Wire
type
Insulation selector
Wire crimp
height
Wire crimp
width
Insulation
crimp height
Insulation
crimp width
10 TXL
1
3.81-4.32
[.150-.170]
2.44-2.59
[.096-.102]
3.56-3.71
[.140-.146]
3.68-4.19
[.145-.165]
4.11-4.42
[.162-.174]
10 GXL
2
4.06-4.57
[.160-.180]
4.27-4.52
[.168-.178]
10 SXL
3
4.32-5.21
[.170-.205]
4.32-4.83
[.170-.190]
4.17-4.47
[.164-.176]
5.0 mm
2
2
4.06-4.57
[.160-.180]
3.68-4.19
[.145-.165]
4.11-4.42
[.162-.174]
6.0 mm
2
3
4.32-5.21
[.170-.205]
2.49-2.64
[.098-.104]
3.61-3.76
[.142-.148]
4.44-4.95
[.175-.195]
4.17-4.47
[.164-.176]
