Datasheet

114- 2161
Rev F 9 of 19
5. TOOLING
Hand tools for manual application of loose piece terminals and splices, and automatic and semi--automatic
machines for power assisted application of tape--mounted terminals and splices are available to cover the full
wire size range. Tooling part numbers and instructional material packaged with the tooling are shown in
Figure 6.
Modified designs and additional tooling concepts may be available to meet other application requirements. Tool
Engineers have designed machines for a variety of application requirements. For assistance in setting up prototype
and production line equipment, contact Tool Engineering through your local Tyco Electronics Representative or call the
Tooling Assistance Center at the number at the bottom of page 1.
5.1. Hand Crimping Tool
The hand crimping tools consist of a handle assembly with integral fixed jaws or fixed dies, or a head that
accepts various die assemblies. The jaws or dies have one or more crimping chambers used to crimp terminals
and splices onto pre--stripped wire. The hand tool assemblies have a ratchet, except the hydraulic hand
crimping tool which uses hydraulic fluid, to ensure full crimping pressure is applied to the terminal or splice.
5.2. 626 Pneumatic Tooling System
The pneumatic tooling system consists of a pneumatic power unit, tool holder assembly, and variety of
crimping heads used to crimp terminals and splices onto pre--stripped wire. This tooling system was developed
to reduce operator fatigue and provide interchangeability of die assemblies. The system is designed for
prototype and medium--volume application of loose piece terminals and splices.
5.3. Pneumatic Tool
The pneumatic tool uses a pneumatic crimping head which contains jaws to crimp terminal and splices onto
pre--stripped wires. This tool uses a filter and moisture separator, regulator , and lubricator. This tool is designed
for low--volume application.
5.4. Applicator
The applicators are designed to crimp tape--mounted terminals and splices onto pre--stripped wire, for high
volume, heavy duty production requirements. These applicators accept interchangeable crimping dies and
must be installed onto a power unit.
5.5. Power Unit
A. Hydraulic Machine
The hydraulic power units combine the convenience of a hand tool with the power of a larger machine to
crimp loose piece terminals and splices onto pre--stripped wire. Each unit uses a hydraulic head and
interchangeable dies. These units are, basically, a portable crimping unit which uses a handle or foot
control to activate a pump. They are used primarily for low--volume production or at locations where
electrical power sources are not readily available.
B. Pneudraulic Machine
Pneudraulic power units provide the force required for automatic crimping tape--mounted terminals and
splices. These machines accept interchangeable dies and are air--operated using a foot valve. These
machines use a filter and moisture separator, regulator, and lubricator and are designed to be
bench--mounted.
C. Semi- Automatic Machine
These power units provide the force required to drive applicators for crimping tape--mounted terminals and
splices. They provide for medium--volume applications. These machines are designed to be bench
mounted.
D. Automatic Machine
These power units provide the force required to drive applicators for crimping tape--mounted terminals and
splices. They can be set up to automatically measure, cut, strip, and terminate wire. They provide for high
volume, heavy duty production requirements. These machines are designed to be floor standing.
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