How do you use a crimping die?

Hold terminal by receptacle end, insert terminal into contact side of tool and hook terminal local slot onto tool locator 4. Hold terminal and close tool handles partway until crimping dies hold terminal in place 5. Insert stripped wire through slot in locator into terminal wire barrel, until insulation buts against locator

What causes insufficient crimping?

Using the wrong dies or reversing the terminal placement will cause insufficient crimping. Insufficient crimping may cause wire slippage. Crimping of larger terminals is accomplished by using a hand hydraulic tool, battery operated hydraulic tool or combination of crimp head and hydraulic pump.

How do you connect a wire to a die?

Wire is passed the barrel. Wire insulation does not touch the barrel. Open End Connector The conductor should extend approx. 1.5-3.5mm from the end connector. 1.25. Place the terminal in the nest with the brazed seam facing the indentor. terminal to be retained by the die. Next insert the stripped wire into the terminal barrel.

How do you crimp copper wire?

For solid copper wire select the non-insulated terminal and add an insulation cap. Insulated Terminal Strip the wire to be crimped according to the instructions for each wire type.

What makes a good crimp tool connection?

A properly trained operator and insulation support are key components of a good crimp tool connection. Additionally, ensure that the funnel entry matches the colour code of the crimp tool cavity identifier.

What happens if strip length doesn't match the terminal?

It is important that the strip length matches the terminal, and enables the correct wire placement in the terminal prior to crimping. If the strip length doesn't match, incorrect wire placement may occur.