Hand Crimp Tool For Mini-Lock Female Crimp Terminals
Order Number
200218-4900
Application Tooling Specification
TYPE 4D
FEATURES
A full-cycle ratcheting hand tool ensures complete crimps
Ergonomic soft grip handles for comfortable crimping
A precision user-friendly terminal locator holds terminals in the proper crimping position
Right- or left-handed operation
Dies and locator from this tool can be used in the Battery Powered Tool Order No. 63816-0270
(110 V) or 63816-0280 (220 V), with the use of the 63816-0800 Crimp Head
This tool is IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 compliant, as indicated on page 2
SCOPE
Products: Mini-Lock Female Crimp Terminals, 20-22 AWG.
Terminal Order No.
Terminal
Series No.
Loose Piece
50752
—
Reel
50752-8200
Wire Size
AWG
mm²
22
—
20
—
Insulation
Diameter
Maximum +
mm
In.
1.80
Strip Length
mm
.071
In.
2.30-2.80 .091-.110
Customer to cut off terminal from reel: 0.20mm (.008”) maximum cut-off tab.
+ See conditions on page 2
DEFINITION OF TERMS
BEND UP
BRUSH
BELL MOUTH
CONDUCTOR
CRIMP
INSULATION
CRIMP
▲SEE NOTE
ROLL
TWIST
STRIP
LENGTH
BEND
DOWN
CRIMP HEIGHT
The above terminal drawing is a generic terminal representation. It is not an image of a terminal listed
in the scope.
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▲ Note
The crimp height chart is provided with this document as reference only. Due to the wide range
of wires, strands, insulation diameters and insulation hardness available, actual crimp height
measurements may vary slightly. An occasional destructive pull force test should be performed
to verify the conductor crimp. The pull force value must exceed the minimum pull force
specifications listed.
CONDITIONS
After crimping, the crimped terminal should measure as follows:
Terminal Part
No.
50752-8200
Wire Size
AWG mm2
22
—
20
—
Conductor Crimp
Insulation Crimp
Pull Force
+ Profile
Height
Width (Ref.) Height (Ref.) Width (Ref.) Minimum
mm
In.
mm
In.
mm
In.
mm
In.
N
Lb.
A
B
0.81-0.86 .032-.034
39.2 8.8
X
1.43
.056
1.90
.075
1.85
.073
0.90-0.98 .035-.039
49
11
X
+ To achieve IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 crimps, the following overall wire insulation diameter ranges are recommended:
Profile A: 1.50-1.80mm (.059-.071”) or UL1569
Profile B: 1.50-1.80mm (.059-.071”) or UL1569
Tool Qualification Notes
1. (Ref) means that the dimension provided is approximate because of the wide range of wires,
conductor stranding, insulation diameter and insulation hardness.
2. An occasional conductor crimp height measurement should be performed. It must lie between
the minimum and maximum crimp height specification.
3. Pull force should be measured with no influence from the insulation crimp. To ensure this, strip
the wire long enough so the terminal insulation grips do not contact the wire insulation.
Notes
1. This tool should only be used for the terminals and wire gauges specified on this sheet.
2. Variations in tools, terminals, wire stranding and insulation types may affect crimp height.
3. This tool is intended for AWG conductor sizes. It may not give good insulation crimp support for
insulation sizes outside of the specified range.
4. Molex does not repair hand tools. See warranty on page 7. The replacement parts listed are the
only parts available for repair. If the handles or crimp tooling become damaged or worn, a new
tool must be purchased.
5. Conductor crimp height should be used as the final criterion for an acceptable crimp. Refer to
Molex Quality Crimping Handbook 63800-0029 for additional information on crimping and crimp
testing.
6. Molex does not certify crimp hand tools.
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OPERATION
CAUTION: Crimp only the Molex terminals listed in the scope for this tool. Do not crimp
hardened objects as damage can occur to the tool frame or crimp dies.
Open the tool by squeezing the handles together.
At the end of the closing stroke, the ratchet
mechanism will release the handles and the hand
tool will spring open. See Figure 1.
LOCATOR
IN DOWN
POSTION
HANDLE WILL
SPRING OPEN
Crimping Terminals
1. Select the desired terminal listed in the
preceding charts.
2. Make sure the center of the locator is in
the down position. With the locator
attached, push the locator button on the
back of the hand tool to bring the locator
SQUEEZE
forward through the tooling. See Figure 2.
HANDLES
3. While holding the locator button in, load
TOGETHER
the terminal into the proper nest opening
Figure 1
in the locator based on the wire gauge or
terminal type markings on the hand tooling. See Figure 3.
Figure 2
PUSH ON THE
LOCATOR BUTTON
RELEASE
LOCATOR
BUTTON
LOCATOR
LOCATOR
PUSHED THROUGH
TOOLING
LOCATOR
BUTTON
PUSHED IN
TERMINAL
Figure 3
TERMINAL
4. Release the locator button, allowing the locator to return to
the crimping position.
5. Close the tool handle until the first ratchet position engages.
See Figure 4.
6. Insert the properly stripped wire through the terminal and
against the wire stop. See Figure 5.
WIRE AGAINST THE
WIRE STOP
TOOLING
PARTIALLY
CLOSED
PARTIALLY
CLOSE HANDLE
WIRE STOP IS PART
OF THE LOCATOR
TERMINAL
OPEN
POSITION
PRE-STRIPPED
WIRE
FIRST RATCHET
POSITION
Figure 4
Figure 5
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7. Crimp the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until the ratchet mechanism cycle has been
completed. Release the handles to open the jaws.
Note: The tamper-proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
WIRE
8. Remove the crimped terminal from the terminal
locator by pulling on the wire.
9. Visually inspect the crimped terminal for proper
crimp location.
10. On some large O.D. wires, it may not be possible
to insert the wire with the tool partially closed.
Those wires should be inserted with the hand tool
in the open position. Insert the wire above the
terminal in the punch and against the wire stop,
and then close the tool. See Figure 6.
WIRE
STOP
TERMINAL
Figure 6
Locator Replacement
See the parts list on the last page of this document for the proper locator order number. Follow the
steps below to replace the locator:
LOCATOR
1. Open the crimp hand tool.
2. Squeeze gently on the lower area shown
in Figure 7A with your thumb and index
finger. The lower tabs of the locator
should disengage from the hand tool.
3. Lift and pull away from the hand tool.
The top locator hooks should slip out of
the top slots easily. See Figure 7A.
4. To reinstall the new locator, make sure
the hand tool is in the open position.
5. Press the center of the locator down as
far as it will go as shown in Figure 7B.
6. Holding onto the lower part of the
locator with your thumb and index
finger, insert the locator’s top hooks into
the hand tool’s top slots.
7. Rotate the locator down, and press the
lower tabs into the two bottom slots of
the hand tool. To secure the locator into
place, the lower tabs must snap into
place on the hand tool frame.
Right- or Left-Handed Operation
This hand tool has an added feature that can be
converted from a right-handed application to a
left-handed application. It is necessary to reverse
the tooling if using the left-handed application
along with the locator. Follow the steps below:
1. The locator must be removed before
reversing the tooling.
2. Remove the M3 BHCS, which is holding the
upper tooling.
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SQUEEZE
HERE
SQUEEZE
HERE
Figure 7A
MAKE SURE
CENTER OF LOCATOR
IS IN THE
DOWN POSITION
TOP SLOTS OF
HANDTOOL
TOP HOOKS
Figure 7B
LOWER TABS
JAWS OPEN
PULL OPEN
TOOLING
TOOLING
M3 BHCS
Figure 8
PUSH ON
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3. Flip the upper tooling to the opposite side and replace the M3 BHCS. Make sure the small
markings on the front and back of the hand tool frame match up and are on the outside of
the hand tool frame. See Figures 8 and 9.
4. Do the same thing with the lower tooling and tighten the M3 screws. Be sure the small
markings line up.
5. Reinstall the locator by following the instructions in the locator replacement section.
MATCH
UP MARKS
Figure 9
FRONT
BACK
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of and
responsible for the following maintenance steps:
1. Remove dust, moisture and other contaminants with a clean
brush or a soft, lint-free cloth.
2. Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins, pivot points and bearing surfaces are
protected with a thin coat of high-quality machine oil. Do not oil
excessively. The tool was engineered for durability, but like any
other equipment, it needs cleaning and lubrication for a
maximum service life of trouble-free crimping. Light oil (such as
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT
30 weight automotive oil) used at the oil points every 5,000
OIL
crimps or 3 months will significantly enhance the tool life.
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
4. Wipe excess oil from the hand tool, particularly from the
5,000 CRIMPS)
crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto
certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of
Figure 10
an application.
5. When the tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent
objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies, and store the tool in a clean, dry area.
Miscrimps or Jams
Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a partially closed
position, do not force the handles open or closed. The tool will
open easily by pressing up on the ratchet release lever in the
movable handle. See Figure 11.
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
Figure 11
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How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 12)
This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45
pounds preload. It may be necessary over
the life of the tool 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:
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
1. Hold the hand tool in the palm of
your hand as shown in Figure 12.
Using your index finger, squeeze the
link toward the top of the hand tool
frame. This will release the preload
Figure 12
adjustment wheel.
SETTING
2. Rotate the setting wheel
WHEEL
counterclockwise (CCW) to increase
handle force. The numbers will display higher. To decrease handle force, rotate the setting
wheel clockwise (CW).
3. Release the link to lock the setting wheel in place.
4. Check the crimp specifications or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is
adjusted.
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, Molex 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: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling.
CAUTIONS:
1. Manually powered hand tools are intended for low-volume use or field repair. This tool is NOT
intended for production use. Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided.
2. Insulated rubber handles are not protection against electrical shock.
3. Wear eye protection at all times.
4. Use only the Molex terminals specified for crimping with this tool.
Certification
Molex does not certify or re-certify hand tools but rather supplies the following guidelines for
customers to re-certify hand tools:
This tool is qualified to pull force only. See the Molex website for the Quality Crimp
Handbook for more information on pull testing.
If the tool does not meet minimum pull force values, handle preload should be increased
and the pull test rerun. (See How to Adjust Preload).
When the hand tool is no longer capable of achieving minimum pull force, it should be taken
out of service and replaced.
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PARTS LIST
Item Number
REF
1
2
3
Order Number
200218-4900
200218-4975
63810-0104
63810-0105
Description
Hand Crimp Tool
Locator Assembly
Spring, Return
Spring, Ratchet
Quantity
Figure 13
1
1
1
2
1
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
3
Figure 13
Application Tooling Support
Phone: (402) 458-TOOL (8665)
E-Mail: applicationtooling@molex.com
Website: www.molex.com/applicationtooling
Molex is a registered trademark of Molex, LLC in the United States of America and may be registered in other countries; all other
trademarks listed herein belong to their respective owners.
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