Hand Crimp Tool for Mini-Fit MAX Terminals
Order Number
213309-0800
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-Fit MAX Receptacle Crimp Terminals, 14 AWG, UL1007 wire.
Terminal
Series No.
212515
Terminal Order No.
Reel
212515-3101*
212515-3201*
212515-3301*
Wire Size
Insulation Diameter (1)
Strip Length
Loose
AWG
mm
In.
mm
In.
—
14
2.55-2.85
.100-.112
4.50-5.50
.180-.220
(1) To achieve optimum IPC/WHMA-A-620 insulation crimps, use this insulation OD range. See page 2 for more
information.
* Not available in loose piece. Cut terminal from reel with 0.15mm max cut-off tab.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
BEND UP
BRUSH
BELL MOUTH
CONDUCTOR
CRIMP
INSULATION
CRIMP
▲SEE NOTE
ROLL
TWIST
STRIP
LENGTH
BEND
DOWN
CRIMP HEIGHT
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CONDITIONS
After crimping, the crimped terminal should measure as follows:
Terminal Series No.
Conductor Crimp
Height
Width
mm
In.
mm
In.
Wire Size
AWG
212515
Terminal Series No.
14
1.45-1.55
14
2.50-2.60
.098-.102
Insulation Crimp▲
Wire Size
Height (Ref.)
mm
In.
AWG
212515
.057-.061
3.00-3.20
Pull Force
Minimum
Width (Ref.)
mm
In.
.118-.126
3.00-3.20
.118-.126
N
Lb.
223
50
▲To achieve IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 crimps, the following overall wire insulation diameter range is
recommended: 2.55-2.85mm (.100-.112”) or UL1007
Crimp attribute specifications are as follows:
Terminal Series
No.
Wire Size
AWG
mm
Bell Mouth
212515
14
0.50-1.00
In.
Brush
mm
.020-.039 0.50-1.50
In.
Bend
Up
Bend
Down
Twist
Roll
.020-.059
3°
3°
3°
5°
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 crimp hand tools.
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.
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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.
Crimping Terminals
1. Select the desired terminal listed from the
preceding charts. Then, install it in the
proper locator. See chart above and see
Locator Replacement section on page 4.
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
forward through the tooling. See Figure 2.
3. While holding in the locator button, load
the terminal into the proper nest opening
in the locator based on the wire gauge or
terminal type markings on the hand
tooling. See Figure 3.
HANDLE WILL
SPRING OPEN
PUSH ON
THE
LOCATOR
BUTTON
SQUEEZE
HANDLES
TOGETHER
Figure 2
Figure 1
RELEASE LOCATOR
BUTTON
LOCATOR
PUSHED
THROUGH
TOOLING
TERMINAL
LOCATOR
IN DOWN
POSTION
LOCATOR
LOCATOR
BUTTON
PUSHED IN
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.
TOOLING
PARTIALLY
CLOSED
PARTIALLY
CLOSE HANDLE
OPEN
POSITION
FIRST RATCHET
POSITION
Figure 4
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6. Insert the properly stripped wire above the terminal and against the wire stop. See Figure 5.
WIRE AGAINST THE
WIRE STOP
WIRE STOP IS PART
OF THE LOCATOR
TERMINAL
PRE-STRIPPED
WIRE
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
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.
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.
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LOCATOR
MAKE SURE
SQUEEZE CENTER OF LOCATOR
HERE
IS IN THE
DOWN POSITION
SQUEEZE
HERE
Figure7A
TOP SLOTS OF
HANDTOOL
TOP HOOKS
Figure 7B
LOWER TABS
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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 along with the locator if using
the left-handed application. Follow the steps
below:
JAWS OPEN
PULL OPEN
TOOLING
TOOLING
M3 BHCS
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
Figure 8
and replace the M3 BHCS. Make sure the
small markings on the front and back of
PUSH ON
the hand tool frame match up and are on
HANDLE
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
MAINTENANCE
FRONT
BACK
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.
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.
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LUBRICATION
POINTS
(BOTH SIDES)
LIGHT OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS
OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
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Miscrimps or Jams
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
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.
How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 12)
Figure 11
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:
SQUEEZE THE
1. Hold the hand tool in the palm of
LINK IN THE
RATCHET
HANDLE
your hand as shown in Figure 12.
RELEASE LEVER
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.
SETTING WHEEL
4. Check the crimp specifications or
conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is adjusted.
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
Figure 12
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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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. To re-certify, crimp a terminal to a wire that has
been stripped 12.7mm (.50”) long so there is no crimping of the insulation. Pull the
terminal and wire at a rate no faster than 25mm (1.00”) per minute. 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 should be 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
213309-0800
213309-0875
63810-0104
63810-0105
Description
Hand Crimp Tool
Locator Assembly
Spring, Return
Spring, Ratchet
Quantity
Figure 13
1
1
1
2
1
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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