Instruction Sheet
PIDG* STRATO-THERM* Terminal
408-10175
Crimping Heads Used with Heavy Head
Battery Powered Hand Tool Kits 1901235-[ ]
05 DEC 07
Rev B
Battery Lock
Battery Powered
Crimp Tool
Release Switch
(1901235-1 and -2 Only)
Quick-Release Pin 217873-4
(Recommended Spare)
Battery Cartridge
1725839-1
Typical Crimping
Head (Ref)
Trigger
Heavy Head Hand Tool (HHHT) Adapter
Quick-Release Pins 217873-1
(Recommended Spare)
Insulation Crimp Adjusting Pin
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Crimping Heads 1–576778–0, 1–576779–0,
1–576780–0, 1–576781–0, and 1–576782–0 are
designed to crimp PIDG STRATO–THERM Terminals
onto solid or stranded copper wire size 24–14 AWG.
Refer to Figure 2. The crimping heads are used with
Heavy Head Battery Powered Hand Tool Kits
1901235–[ ].
NOTE
The crimping heads can also be used with the
626 Heavy Head Pneumatic Tool Adapter
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525432-1.
This instruction sheet provides recommended
procedures for wire preparation, crimping head
installation, crimping, and maintenance and
inspection. For information concerning tool setup and
operation, refer to Customer Manual 409–10068
packaged with the battery tool kit.
NOTE
Dimensions on this instruction sheet are in
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and
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illustrations are for identification only and are not
drawn to scale.
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All International Rights Reserved
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 8,
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Each crimping head features a head containing two
stationary crimping dies (anvils) and two movable
crimping dies (indenters), a locator, an insulation
crimping adjustment pin, and a battery powered crimp
tool. See Figure 1.
When closed, the crimping dies form one crimping
chamber with two sections: an insulation barrel
section and a wire barrel section. The insulation barrel
section crimps the terminal onto the wire insulation
and, simultaneously, the wire barrel section crimps
the terminal wire barrel onto the stripped wire. The
locator positions the terminal in the crimping chamber.
The insulation crimping adjustment pin is used to
regulate the height of the insulation crimp.
Using Heavy Head Battery Powered Hand Tool Kits
1901235–3 or –4 will ensure full crimping of the
terminal. The rams on tools 1901235–1 and –2 can
be retracted before the terminal is fully crimped.
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LOC B
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1. Remove the quick–release pins, described
above.
3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF CRIMPING
HEADS
CAUTION
2. Insert the exposed portion of the crimp head
into the adapter cavity. See Figure 1.
Do not operate the tool without the HHHT
adapter installed. Damage to the ram or seals
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CAUTION
can result.
3. Insert the two outer quick–release pins
through the holes in the adapter, and through
the holes in the links of the crimping head.
Do not operate the tool without a hand tool crimp
head installed. Damage to the adapter can result.
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when they are properly inserted.
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Battery Powered Crimp Tool Kit 1901235–[ ] with
HHHT Adapter comes with the HHHT adapter already
installed on the battery powered hand tool. The only
installation required is the installation of the crimping
heads.
DANGER
The quick-release pins will snap" into position
NOTE
4. Insert the center quick–release pin into the
adapter and through the holes in the ram and
the moveable die of the crimp head.
To avoid personal injury, be sure to exercise
The quick-release pin will snap" into position
NOTE
extreme caution when handling the crimp tool.
when it is properly inserted.
Remove the battery before installing or removing
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the crimping heads.
3.1. Installation of Crimping Heads
3.2. Removal of Crimping Heads
As supplied, the adapter has three quick–release pins
installed (Figure 1). The two outer pins will be used to
secure the links of the crimp head (exposed portion of
the crimp head) to the adapter. The center pin will be
used to secure the movable die of the crimp head to
the ram of the adapter.
These pins must be removed prior to installing the
crimping head.
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, remove the battery
before removing the crimping heads.
To remove the crimping head, it will be necessary to
remove the quick–release pins and the crimp head
from the battery powered crimp tool.
TERMINAL COLOR CODE
HEAD
WIRE
PART
SIZE
NUMBER
(AWG)
1-576778-0
24-22
2 Dots
1-576779-0
20
1 Dot
1-576780-0
18
2 Dots
1-576781-0
16
1 Dot
1-576782-0
14
2 Dots
DOT
HANDLE COLOR
CODE
CODE
HIGH
TEMP.
1 Handle Black
1 Handle Brown
1 Handle Gray
1 Handle Purple
1 Handle Orange
1 Handle Black
2 Handles Orange
1 Handle White
1 Handle Black
Brown
Gray
Orange
Orange
White
STRIP LENGTH
LOW TEMP.
Min.
Max.
Black
5.56 [.219]
6.35 [.250]
5.56 [.219]
6.35 [.250]
5.56 [.219]
6.35 [.250]
5.56 [.219]
6.35 [.250]
5.56 [.219]
6.35 [.250]
Purple
(With Black Stripe)
Orange
(With Black Stripe)
Orange
(With Black Stripe)
White
(With Black Stripe)
Figure 2
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4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
NOTE
Refer to Section 5 for information on the
insulation crimp adjustment.
3. Insert stripped wire into terminal until the end of
the conductor butts against the locator as shown in
Figure 3.
NOTE
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Do NOT allow wire insulation to enter the
terminal wire barrel.
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Refer to Figure 3 and the following steps for terminal
crimping procedures.
PIDG STRATO-THERM Terminals
Insulation Barrel
Wire Barrel
4. Activate the tool to complete the crimp. The
crimp tool automatically returns to the first position
of the cycle when the crimp is complete.
5. Observe the dot code on the finished crimp to
ensure that the correct terminal and crimping head
combination was used. See Figure 2.
6. Refer to Section 4 and Figure 4 for terminal
crimp inspection procedure.
5. CRIMP INSPECTION
End of Conductor
Butts Against
Locator
Locator
Inspect crimped terminals by checking the features
described in Figure 4. Terminals, not meeting the
described conditions should NOT Be used.
6. INSULATION CRIMP ADJUSTMENTS
The insulation crimping section of the crimping head
has three positions: 1 (tight), 2 (medium), and 3
(loose). To adjust the section:
1. Insert the insulation crimp adjustment pins into
the No. 3 position. Refer to Figure 1.
Wire Barrel Butts
Against Locator
2. Place the terminal into the crimping jaws as
shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
1. Strip the wire to the dimension provided in
Figure 2, being careful to avoid nicking or
damaging the conductor(s).
CAUTION
Do NOT use wire with nicked or missing
conductors.
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NOTE
Make sure terminal insulation color code matches
tool handle color.
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2. Depress the trigger to advance the moving ram.
This action closes the crimp jaws in order to hold
the terminal in place. DO NOT deform the wire
barrel.
Rev B
3. Insert the UNSTRIPPED wire into ONLY the
insulation barrel (refer to Figure 3) portion of the
terminal.
4. Close the tool to complete the crimp.
5. Removed the crimped terminal and check the
insulation crimp by bending the wire back and forth
once. The terminal should retain its grip on the wire
insulation. If the wire pulls out, set the insulation
crimp adjustment pins to the next higher position
(No. 2).
6. Perform another crimp and repeat the
adjustment as necessary until the correct insulation
grip is attained. Do not use a tighter setting than
required.
CAUTION
Make sure that both insulation crimp adjustment
pins are in the same position.
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ACCEPT
REJECT
1
2
4
4
5
5
7
1
2
3
Wire Range
Stamped Here
3
Wire Range
5
Stamped Here
6
6
7
1
1
Insulation barrel is in firm contact with wire insulation.
2
Correct color code, dot code, and tool combination.
3
Wire size is within wire range stamped under terminal tongue.
4
Crimp centered on wire barrel.
5
End of conductor is flush with, or extends beyond end of
Wire insulation does not enter wire barrel.
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No nicked or missing conductor strands.
5
Wire insulation extruded. (Insulation crimp too tight on terminals.)
See Paragraph 5.1.
2
Wrong dot code and color code combination. See Figure 2.
3
Wire size is not within wire range stamped on terminal tongue.
4
Crimp not centered on wire barrel. (Terminal was not butted
against locator.)
5
End of conductor is not flush with or extending beyond end of wire
barrel. (Check for correct strip length.)
terminal wire barrel.
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7
6
Wire insulation entered wire barrel.
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Nicked or missing conductor strands.
Figure 4
7. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Tyco Electronics recommends that a maintenance
and inspection program be performed periodically to
ensure dependable and uniform terminations. Though
recommendations call for at least one inspection a
month, frequency of inspection depends on:
1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the
hand tool.
2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and
dirt.
7.1. Daily Maintenance
1. Crimping head should be immersed in a reliable
commercial degreasing compound to remove
accumulated dirt, grease, and foreign matter.
When degreasing compound is not available, head
may be wiped clean with a soft, lint–free cloth. Do
NOT use hard or abrasive objects that could
damage the crimping head.
2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place
and that they are secured with retaining rings.
3. The degree of operator skill.
4. Your own established standards.
The crimping head is inspected before being shipped;
however, Tyco Electronics recommends that the tool
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be inspected immediately upon arrival to ensure that
the tool has not been damaged during shipment.
3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
should be protected with a THIN coat of any good
SAE 20 motor oil. Do not oil excessively.
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2. Close the tool until the wire barrel dies are
bottomed.
7.2. Periodic Inspection
A. Lubrication
3. With wire barrel dies bottomed, inspect the wire
barrel crimp die closure using the proper plug
gage. Press the spring–loaded locator down and
hold gage in alignment with the die closure.
Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
with SAE 20 motor oil as follows:
Tool used in daily production – lubricate daily
Tool used daily (occasional) – lubricate weekly
Tool used weekly – lubricate monthly
4. Align the GO element with the wire barrel
section of the crimping chamber. Push element
straight into the crimping chamber without using
force. The GO element must pass completely
through the crimping chamber. See Figure 6.
Wipe excess oil from tool, particularly from crimping
area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto
certain terminations may affect the electrical
characteristics of an application.
5. Align the NO–GO element and try to insert it
straight into the same section of the crimping
chamber. The NO–GO element may start entry,
but must not pass completely through the crimping
chamber. See Figure 6.
B. Visual Inspection
Inspect head assembly for worn, cracked, or broken
jaws. If damage is evident, return the crimping head
to Tyco Electronics for evaluation and repair. See
Section 7, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.
6. Insert tool insulation crimping adjustment pin
into Position 1.
C. Crimping Die Closure Inspections
7. With crimping dies bottomed, check the
insulation barrel section of the crimping chamber
as described in Steps 4 and 5.
Each crimping head is inspected for proper die
closure before shipment. However, inspection of die
closure for excessive wear is required periodically.
This inspection requires the use of plug gages
conforming to the dimension shown in Figure 5. Tyco
Electronics does not manufacture or market these
gages.
To gage die closure, refer to Figure 6 and proceed as
follows:
1. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the crimping
chamber and plug gage.
If the crimping chamber conforms to the gage
inspection, the crimping head is considered
dimensionally correct, and should be lubricated with a
THIN coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil. If not, the
crimping head must be returned to Tyco Electronics
for further evaluation and repair. Refer to Section 7,
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.
For additional information regarding the use of plug
gages, refer to Instruction Sheet 408–7424.
Suggested Plug Gage Design for
Insulation Barrel Section of Crimping Chamber
Suggested Plug Gage Design for
Wire Barrel Section of Crimping Chamber
GO Dim.
GO Dim.
NO-GO Dim.
NO-GO Dim.
NO
GO
GO
W"
50.8 [2]
Die Closure
Configuration
HEAD PART
Die Closure
Configuration
Min Typ
WIRE BARREL CRIMP CHAMBER
6.35 [.250]
W"
Min Typ
INSULATION BARREL CRIMP CHAMBER
NUMBER
GO
NO-GO
GO
NO-GO
WIDTH (W)
1-576778-0
2.591-2.598 [.1020-.1023]
2.690-2.692 [.1059-.1060]
0.813-0.820 [.0320-.0323]
1.217-1.219 [.0479-.0480]
4.06 [.160]
1-576779-0
2.591-2.598 [.1020-.1023]
2.690-2.692 [.1059-.1060]
1.067-1.074 [.0420-.0423]
1.471-1.473 [.0579-.0580]
4.39 [.173]
1-576780-0
3.048-3.056 [.1200-.1203]
3.147-3.150 [.1239-.1240]
0.940-0.947 [.0370-.0373]
1.344-1.346 [.0529-.0530]
5.89 [.232]
1-576781-0
3.124-3.132 [.1230-.1233]
3.223-3.226 [.1269-.1270]
0.940-0.947 [.0370-.0373]
1.344-1.346 [.0529-.0530]
5.89 [.232]
1-576782-0
3.327-3.335 [.1310-.1313]
3.426-3.429 [.1349-.1350]
1.067-1.074 [.0420-.0423]
1.471-1.473 [.0579-.0580]
6.63 [.261]
Figure 5
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(Detail A) Inspection of Wire Barrel Crimping Dies
(Detail B) Inspection of Insulation Crimping Dies
Wire Barrel Dies
Adjustment Pin
Bottomed But Not
in No. 1
Under Pressure
Position
Wire Barrel Dies
Bottomed But
Not Under Pressure
Gage
Gage
Insert 0.025 mm
[.001 In.] Shim Here
When Checking
CERTI-CRIMP Feature
GO gage must pass completely
through the die closure.
NO-GO gage may enter partially,
but must not pass completely
through the die closure.
Figure 6
8. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Replaceable parts are listed in Figure 7. Parts other
than those listed in Figure 7 should be replaced by
Tyco Electronics to ensure quality and reliability of the
tool. Order replacement parts through your Tyco
Electronics Representative, or call 1–800–526–5142,
or send a facsimile of your purchase order to
1–717–986–7605, or write to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (38–35)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3608
HARRISBURG, PA 17105–3608
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For tool repair service, please contact an Tyco
Electronics Representative at 1–800–526–5136.
9. REVISION SUMMARY
S Updated document to corporate requirements
S Deleted text and changed wire size from 24–10
to 24–14 in Section 1, INTRODUCTION
S Deleted 12–10 wire information in tables in
Figures 2, 5, and 7
S Changed part numbers in table in Figure 7
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5
2
4
6
1
3
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
Q PER
QTY
HEAD
1
PIN, Adjustment
1
2
LOCATOR, Stop
1
PIDG STRATO-THERM TERMINAL CRIMPING HEAD REPLACEMENT PARTS
1-576778-0
1-576779-0
1-576780-0
1-576781-0
1-576782-0
1752891-1
1752891-1
1752891-1
1752891-1
1752891-1
59580-6
59580-6
59580-6
59580-6
59580-6
1901238-1
1901238-1
1901238-2
1901238-2
1901238-2
3
PIN
1
5-21028-7
5-21028-7
5-21028-7
5-21028-7
5-21028-7
4
SPRING
1
7-59683-6
7-59683-6
7-59683-6
7-59683-6
7-59683-6
5
SCREW
2
6-306131-4
6-306131-4
6-306131-4
6-306131-4
6-306131-4
6
PIN
1
21028-4
21028-4
21028-4
21028-4
21028-4
Figure 7
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