Instruction Sheet
Crimping Dies for SOLISTRAND*
and STRATO-THERM* Terminals
and Butt Splices
408-2648
1. INTRODUCTION
Refer to machine manual for crimp instructions.
This instruction sheet provides instructions on product
application; and maintenance and inspection
procedures for crimping dies 69930, 69931, 69932,
69954, 69955, and 69956 used in the
AMP-TAPETRONIC* machine 69875; dies 68240-1,
68241-1, and 68242-1 are also used in the
AMP-TAPETRONIC machine 69875, or the Model “K”
AMP-O-LECTRIC* 565435-5, or the G-Terminating
Machine 354500-1.
3. CRIMP INSPECTION
These dies are used to crimp:
• SOLISTRAND terminals and butt splices on solid
or stranded copper wire sizes 22 thru 10.
• Uninsulated STRATO-THERM terminals and butt
splices (with wire insulation support) on solid or
stranded copper wire sizes 22 thru 10.
• Uninsulated STRATO-THERM terminals and butt
splices (without wire insulation support) on solid or
stranded copper wire sizes 22 thru 10.
Dies are coated with preservative to prevent rust and
corrosion. Wipe preservative from dies, particularly
from crimping surfaces.
Die insertion and removal and crimping instructions
are provided in the manual packaged with the
terminating machine. Section 2, INSTRUCTIONS,
provides personal safety and wire preparation
information. Section 3, CRIMP INSPECTION, features
terminal and splice crimp inspection procedures which
will enable you to establish and maintain a die
certification program.
For further instructions relative to the machines,
tooling adjustment, tape loading, etc., refer to the
instructions packaged with the machines.
“REJECT” terminals and splices can be avoided
through careful use of instructions provided in the
machine manual and by preforming regular die
maintenance as instructed in Section 4,
MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION PROCEDURE, of this
instruction sheet.
4. MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION PROCEDURE
It is recommended that a maintenance/inspection
program be performed periodically to ensure
dependable and uniform terminations. Dies should be
inspected at least once a month. Frequency of
inspection may be adjusted to suit your requirements
through experience. Frequency of inspection is
depend upon:
1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the
dies.
2. The degree of operator skill.
3. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and
dirt.
4. Your own established standards.
Since there is a possibility of die damage in shipment,
new dies should be inspected in accordance with
Section 4 when received in your plant.
NOTE
4.1. Cleaning
[with inches in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for
reference only and are not drawn to scale.
Do NOT allow deposits of dirt, grease, and foreign
matter to accumulate on the die closure surfaces and
on the bottoming surfaces of the dies. These deposits
may prevent the dies from bottoming fully and may
also cause excessive wear in the die closure surfaces,
thereby affecting the quality of the crimp. The dies
should be wiped clean frequently with a clean cloth.
iNOTE Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. INSTRUCTIONS
!
Inspect crimped terminals and splices by checking the
features described in Figure 2. Use only the terminals
and splices that meet the conditions shown in the
“ACCEPT” column.
DANGER
Avoid personal injury. Always disconnect machine from
power supply when preforming adjustments, die
installation or removal, and machine maintenance.
Always keep guards and covers in place during normal
machine operation.
For wire preparation, select the correct wire strip
length from Figure 1. Do NOT use wires with nicked or
missing conductor strands.
©2013 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. company
All Rights Reserved
*Trademark
4.2. Visual Inspection
Visually inspect the die closure surfaces for chipped or
pitted conditions. Although dies may gage within
permissible limits, worn or damaged die closure
surfaces are objectionable and can affect the quality of
the crimp. Examples of possible damaged die
surfaces are shown in Figure 3.
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
17 MAY 13 Rev C
408-2648
Terminals
Butt Splices
SOLISTRAND and
STRATO-THERM w/o
Insulation Support
B
B
SOLISTRAND
Flag Terminal
B
C
“B” Equals Wire Barrel
“C” Equals Insulation Barrel
C
B
B
STRATO-THERM
w/Insulation Support
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
SOLISTRAND Terminals and Splices•
Uninsulated STRATO-THERM Terminals and
Splices• (Insulation Support)
Uninsulated STRATO-THERM Terminals and
Splices• (Non-Insulation Support)
WIRE
SIZE
RANGE
(AWG)
DIE
NO.
22-16
68240-1
16-14
68241-1
12-10
68242-1
22-16
69930
16-14
69931
12-10
69932
22-16
69954
16-14
69955
12-10
69956
MACHINE
NO.
69875,
354500-1,
565435-5
69875
WIRE STRIP LENGTH
(Add 1.59 mm [.062 in.] to strip length when
using probe in 69875 machine)
TERMINALS
Min
Max
4.37 [.172]
5.16 [.203]
6.35 [.250]
7.14 [.281]
5.16 [.203]
SPLICES
Min
Max
6.35 [.250]
7.14 [.281]
5.94 [.234]
5.16 [.203]
5.94 [.234]
8.74 [.344]
9.52 [.375]
8.74 [.344]
9.52 [.375]
4.37 [.172]
5.16 [.203]
6.35 [.250]
7.14 [.281]
6.35 [.250]
7.14 [.281]
•Crimped by foot switch control only in machine 69875.
Figure 1
4.3. Die Closure Inspection
Every die set is inspected for proper die closure
dimensions before packaging. An inspection should
be performed periodically to inspect the die closure for
excessive wear.
Rev C
Die closure inspection is accomplished using GO
NO-GO plug gages. TE Connectivity neither
manufactures nor sells plug gages. A suggested plug
gage design and the GO NO-GO dimensions of the
plug gage elements are listed in Figures 4 and 5. The
following procedure is recommended for inspecting
the die closure.
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Figure 2
Rev C
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Chipped
Edge
Pitted
DIE
SET
Figure 3
DIE CLOSURE
DIM'S “C”
(Dies set at
“gage” dim
See Figure 6B.)
GAGE
ELEMENT‡
DIMENSION “D”
“E”
DIM
GO
NO-GO
GO
NO-GO
69930
0.762
[.0300]
1.27
[.0500]
0.762-0.770
[.0300-.0303]
1.267-1.27
[.0499-.0500]
4.06
[.160]
69931
0.762
[.0300]
1.27
[.0500]
0.762-.0770
[.0300-.0303]
1.267-1.27
[.0499-.0500]
4.83
[.190]
69932
1.321
[.0520]
1.829
[.0720]
1.321-1.328
[.0520-.0523]
1.826-1.829
[.0719-.0720]
7.87
[.310]
‡Material - Tool Steel
Figure 5
A. Wire Barrel Crimp Die Closure
DIE CLOSURE
DIM'S “A”†
GAGE ELEMENT‡
DIM'S “B”
GO
NO-GO
GO
NO-GO
68240-1
1.168
[.0460]
1.321
[.0520]
1.168-1.176
[.0460-.0463]
1.318-1.321
[.0519-.0520]
1.575
[.0620]
68241-1
1.372
[.0540]
1.524
[.0600]
1.372-1.379
[.0540-.0543]
1.521-1.524
[.0599-.0600]
1.981
[.0780]
68242-1
1.930
[.0760]
2.083
[.0820]
1.930-1.938
[.0760-.0763]
2.080-2.083
[.0819-.0820]
2.769
[.1090]
69930
1.499
[.0590]
1.651
[.0650]
1.499-1.506
[.0590-.0593]
1.648-1.651
[.0649-.0650]
1.880
[.0740]
69931
1.905
[.0750]
2.057
[.0810]
1.905-1.913
[.0750-.0753]
2.055-2.057
[.0809-.0810]
2.184
[.0860]
69932
2.311
[.0910]
2.464
[.0970]
2.311-2.319
[.0910-.0913]
2.461-2.464
[.0969-.0970]
2.997
[.1180]
69954
1.295
[.0510]
1.448
[.0570]
1.295-1.303
[.0510-.0513]
1.445-1.448
[.0569-.0570]
1.575
[.0620]
69955
1.499
[.0590]
1.651
[.0650]
1.499-1.506
[.0590-.0593]
1.648-1.651
[.0649-.0650]
1.981
[.0780]
69956
2.108
[.0830]
2.261
[.0890]
2.108-2.116
[.0830-.0833]
2.258-2.261
[.0889-.0890]
2.769
[.1090]
DIE
SET
“R”
RADIUS
(MAX)
†Die closure dimensions apply when wire barrel dies are bottomed but not
under pressure. ‡Material - Tool Steel
Figure 4
Rev C
1. Clean oil or dirt from the die closure surfaces,
bottoming surfaces, and plug gage elements.
2. Assemble dies so that wire barrel dies are
bottomed but not under pressure.
3. With wire barrel dies bottomed, inspect the wire
barrel crimp die closure using the proper plug gage.
Hold gage in straight alignment with the die closure
and carefully insert, without forcing, the GO
element. See Figure 6A. The GO element must
pass completely through the wire barrel crimp die
closure.
4. Try to insert the NO-GO element. The NO-GO
element may enter partially, but must not pass
completely through the wire barrel crimp die
closure. See Figure 6A.
B. Insulation Crimp Die Closure
1. With wire barrel dies bottomed and not under
pressure, set insulation crimp dies at “gage”
dimension shown in Figure 6B.
2. Inspect the insulation crimp die closure using the
proper plug gage in the same manner as steps (c)
and (d) in paragraph 4.3.A. See Figure 6B.
If both the wire barrel and insulation crimp die
closures meet the GO NO-GO gage conditions, the
dies may be considered dimensionally correct.
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If you find that the crimp die closures do not
conform with the GO NO-GO gage conditions,
contact your local TE Representative.
CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
4.4. Replacement Parts
Customer-replaceable parts are listed in Figure 7. A
complete inventory should be stocked and controlled
to prevent lost time when replacement of parts is
necessary. Order replacement parts through your TE
Representative, or call 1-800-526-5142, or send a
facsimile of your purchase order to 717-986-7605, or
write to:
5. REVISION SUMMARY
This paragraph is reserved for a revision summary of
changes and additions made to this document. The
following changes were made for this revision:
• Updated document to corporate requirements
• Deleted product trademark name in all instances
“A” - Inspection of Wire Barrel Crimp Dies
“B” - Inspection of Insulation Crimp Dies
Insulation
Crimping Dies
1.181 [.0465]
Gage Dim
Wire Barrel Dies are
Bottomed but Not
Under Pressure
Wire Barrel
Crimp Dies
“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
Rev C
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Type A
Type D
ITEM NUMBER
DIE SETS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
PART
NO.
TYPE
SCREW
MOVING
DIE
MOVING
DIE
RET. RING 2
REQ’D
STA. DIE
STA. DIE
SCREW
SCREW
SADDLE
CURVED
WASHER
68240-1
A
1-59781-3
---
308209-1
1-21046-3
308210-1
---
1-59781-3
---
---
---
68241-1
A
1-59781-3
---
308209-2
1-21046-3
308210-2
---
1-59781-3
---
---
---
68242-1
A
1-59781-3
---
308209-3
1-21046-3
308210-7
---
1-59781-3
---
---
---
69930
D
1-59781-7
310676-6
307236-5
1-21046-3
307235-5
310677-7
59781-9
3-59577-1
307275-9
24088-8
69931
D
2-59781-8
310676-2
307236-4
1-21046-3
307235-4
310677-6
59781-9
3-59577-1
307275-9
24088-8
69932
D
1-59781-3
310676-7
307236-6
1-21046-3
307235-6
310677-8
59781-9
3-59577-3
1-307275-0
24088-8
69954
A
1-59781-3
---
1-307161-7
1-21046-3
307160-8
---
1-59781-3
---
---
---
69955
A
1-59781-3
---
1-307161-8
1-21046-3
307160-9
---
1-59781-3
---
---
---
69956
A
1-59781-3
---
1-307161-9
1-21046-3
1-307160-0
---
1-59781-3
---
---
---
Figure 7
Rev C
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