Hand Crimp Tool for 2.00mm (.079”) Pitch Pico-Lock Crimp Terminals
Order Number
213309-1000
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 compliant, as indicated on page 2
SCOPE
Products: 2.00mm (.079") Pitch Pico-Lock Crimp Terminals, 20-22 AWG Wire.
Terminal Series No.
Terminal Order No.
Reel
Wire Size
AWG
205342
205342-5028
20-22
Insulation Diameter
mm
In.
1.20-1.50
.047-.059
Strip Length
mm
In.
2.20-2.60
.087-.102
Customer to cut off terminal from reel: 0.10mm (.004”) maximum cut-off tab.
Crimp terminals to copper stranded wire only.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
BEND UP
ROLL
STRIP LENGTH
CONDUCTOR
BRUSH
SEAM
BELL MOUTH
TWIST
WIRE
BEND
DOWN
CUT-OFF
TAB
CONDUCTOR
CRIMP HEIGHT
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CONDITIONS
After crimping, the conductor profiles should measure the following:
Terminal Wire Size
Series No.
AWG
205342
Conductor Crimp
Height
Width (Ref.)
mm
In.
mm
In.
Insulation Crimp
Height (Ref.)
Width (Ref.)
mm
In.
mm
In.
Pull Force
Minimum
N
Lb.
20
0.90-0.98
.035-.038
1.45
.057
1.85 (Max)
.073 (Max)
1.60
.063
58.8
13.22
22
0.81-0.86
.031-.033
1.45
.057
1.75
.069
1.60
.063
39.2
8.81
Profile
20
22
X
X
▲ To achieve IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 crimps, the following overall wire insulation diameter ranges are recommended:
Profile 20: 1.40-1.50mm (.055-.059”)
Profile 22: 1.30-1.50mm (.051-.059”)
Crimp attribute specifications:
Terminal
Series No.
205342
Wire Size
AWG
mm2
20
—
22
—
Bell Mouth
Conductor Brush
mm
In.
mm
In.
0.20-0.45
.008-.018
0.10-0.70
.004-.028
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.
Note
A crimp height chart is provided with this document as reference only. Because of the wide
range of wires, strands, insulation diameters and durometers available, actual crimp height
measurements may very slightly. An occasional destructive pull force test should be performed
to check hand tool crimp. 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 because 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 2.
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 forward through the tooling.
See Figure 3.
3. While holding the locator button in, 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 4.
LOCATOR
IN DOWN
POSTION
HANDLE WILL
SPRING OPEN
SQUEEZE
HANDLES
TOGETHER
Figure 3
PUSH ON THE
LOCATOR BUTTON
Figure 2
RELEASE
LOCATOR
BUTTON
LOCATOR
LOCATOR
PUSHED THROUGH
TOOLING
LOCATOR
BUTTON
PUSHED IN
TERMINAL
Figure 4
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 5.
6. Insert the properly stripped wire through the terminal and
against the locator. See Figure 6.
7. Crimp the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until the
ratchet mechanism cycle has been completed. Release the
handles to open the jaws.
TOOLING
PARTIALLY
CLOSED
PARTIALLY
CLOSE HANDLE
OPEN
POSITION
TERMINAL
LOCATOR
FIRST RATCHET
POSITION
PRE-STRIPPED
WIRE
Figure 5
TERMINAL
WIRE AGAINST THE LOCATOR
Figure 6
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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 locator, and then close
the tool. See Figure 7.
LOCATOR
TERMINAL
Figure 7
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:
SQUEEZE
HERE
MAKE SURE
CENTER OF
LOCATOR
IS IN THE
DOWN POSITION
1. Open the hand crimp tool.
2. Squeeze gently on the lower area shown
SQUEEZE
in Figure 8A with your thumb and index
HERE
finger. The lower tabs of the locator
Figure 8A
TOP SLOTS OF
should disengage from the hand tool.
HAND TOOL
3. Lift and pull away from the hand tool. The
top locator hooks should slip out of the
TOP HOOKS
top slots easily. See Figure 8A.
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 8B.
6. Holding onto the lower part of the locator
Figure 8B
with your thumb and index finger, insert
the locator’s top hooks into the hand
tool’s top slots.
LOWER TABS
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 can be converted from a righthanded 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
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PULL OPEN
TOOLING
TOOLING
M3 BHCS
Figure 9
PUSH ON
HANDLE
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the outside of the hand tool frame. See Figures 9 and 10.
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 10
MAINTENANCE
BACK
FRONT
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
LUBRICATION POINTS
trouble-free crimping. Light oil (such as 30 weight automotive oil)
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT
used at the oil points every 5,000 crimps or 3 months will
OIL
significantly enhance the tool life. See Figure 11.
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
4. Wipe excess oil from the hand tool, particularly from the crimping
5,000 CRIMPS)
area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto certain
terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an
Figure 11
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 12.
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
Figure 12
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How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 13)
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
1. Hold the hand tool in the palm
HOLD THE HAND
THE LINK IN
of your hand as shown in
TOOL
IN POSITION
RATCHET
THE HANDLE
Figure 13. Using your index
RELEASE LEVER
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).
Figure 13
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.
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
213309-1000
213309-1075
63810-0104
63810-0105
Description
Hand Crimp Tool
Locator Assembly
Spring, Return
Spring, Ratchet
Quantity
Figure 14
1
1
1
2
1
3
Figure 14
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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