Hand Crimp Tool for Spot-On Crimp Terminals
Order Number
200218-5100
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 below
SCOPE
Products: Spot-On Crimp Terminals, 24-28 AWG.
Terminal Terminal Order
Series No.
No.
201649
201649-5000
Wire
Wire Type
Size
UL1061
24 AWG
UL1061
26 AWG
UL1061
28 AWG
Insulation Diameter
IPC/WHMA-A-620 (1)
Terminal (2)
mm
In.
mm
In.
1.00-1.15
.039-.045
1.12
.044
0.95-1.15
.037-.045
0.99
.039
0.85-1.00
.033-.039
0.86
.034
Strip Length
mm
In.
1.50-1.90 .059-.075
(1) To achieve optimum IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 insulation crimps, use this insulation OD.
(2) Overall insulation OD specification for terminal.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
INSULATION
CRIMP
SEAM
STRIP LENGTH
CONDUCTOR
BRUSH
BELL MOUTH
BEND UP
ROLL
TWIST
CONDUCTOR
CRIMP
BEND
DOWN
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▲ Insulation Crimp Note
OVERLAP FORM
GEOMETRY
PUNCH
Due to the terminal’s insulation grip design or
insulation diameter range, this tool uses overlap
form geometry in the insulation punch. This
produces an overlap insulation crimp (A-620compliant). Although the insulation punch profile
may appear lopsided, this is a normal condition for
this tool. See figure to the right. This tool uses the
overlap form on all crimp profiles.
OVERLAP
INSULATION
CRIMP
CONDITIONS
WIRE
ANVIL
After crimping, the crimp profiles should measure the following:
Bell Mouth
Terminal Series
No.
201649
mm
0.10-0.40 .004-.016
Terminal Series No.
201649
mm
In.
0.60
.024
Bend Up Bend Down
Twist
Degree
3
2
Height
3
6
Profile
Width (Ref)
Wire Type
Wire Size
mm
In.
mm
In.
24
UL1061
UL1061
UL1061
24 AWG
26 AWG
28 AWG
0.54-0.59
0.48-0.53
0.44-0.49
.021-.023
.019-.021
.017-.019
1.00-1.10
1.00-1.10
1.00-1.10
.039-.043
.039-.043
.039-.043
X
Wire Size
Insulation Crimp
Height (Ref)
Roll
Degree
Conductor Crimp
Wire
Terminal Series No.
201649
Conductor Brush
In.
Width (Ref)
26
28
X
X
Pull Force Minimum
Wire Type
Wire Size
mm
In.
mm
In.
N
Lb.
UL1061
UL1061
UL1061
24 AWG
26 AWG
28 AWG
1.50-1.60
1.45-1.55
1.35-1.45
.059-.063
.057-.061
.053-.057
1.05-1.20
1.05-1.20
1.05-1.20
.041-.047
.041-.047
.041-.047
29.4
19.6
9.8
6.6
4.4
2.2
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 6. 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 hand crimp tools.
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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.
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.
LOCATOR
PUSHED THROUGH
TOOLING
Figure 2
PUSH ON THE
LOCATOR BUTTON
RELEASE
LOCATOR
BUTTON
LOCATOR
LOCATOR
BUTTON
PUSHED IN
TERMINAL
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TOOLING
PARTIALLY
CLOSED
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
PARTIALLY
CLOSE HANDLE
WIRE STOP IS PART
OF THE LOCATOR
OPEN
POSITION
TERMINAL
PRE-STRIPPED
WIRE
FIRST RATCHET
POSITION
Figure 4
Figure 5
WIRE
TERMINAL
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
LOCATOR
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:
1. Open the hand crimp 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.
SQUEEZE
HERE
SQUEEZE
HERE
MAKE SURE
CENTER OF LOCATOR
IS IN THE
DOWN POSITION
Figure 7A
TOP SLOTS OF
HAND TOOL
TOP HOOKS
Figure 7B
LOWER TABS
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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.
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.
JAWS OPEN
PULL OPEN
TOOLING
TOOLING
M3 BHCS
Figure 8
PUSH ON
HANDLE
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
30 weight automotive oil) used at the oil points every 5,000
crimps or 3 months will significantly enhance the tool life. See
Figure 10.
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT
OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
Figure 10
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4. Wipe excess oil from the hand tool, particularly from the crimping area. Oil transferred from
the crimping area onto certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of 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.
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
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.
Figure 11
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:
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 adjustment wheel.
2. Rotate the setting 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.
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
Figure 12
SETTING
WHEEL
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.
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PARTS LIST
Item Number
REF
1
2
3
Order Number
200218-5100
200218-5175
63810-0104
63810-0106
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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