Datasheet
Hand Crimp Tool for Mini-Fit Sr. ™ Grounding Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638113800 Release Date: 02-19-03 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 2 of 4
Revision: C Revision Date: 04-24-08
CONDITIONS:
After crimping, the crimp profiles should measure the following (see notes on page 3).
Conductor Crimp Insulation Crimp
Wire Size
Height (REF) Width (Ref) Width (Ref)
Pull Force
Minimum
Profile
Terminal
Series No.
AWG
mm
2
mm In. mm In. mm In. N Lb. A
B
14 2.00 1.89-1.99 .074-.078 3.20 .126 4.50 .177 222.4 50.00
X
42815
16 1.30 1.82-1.92 .072-.075 3.20 .126 4.50 .177 133.4 30.00
X
14 2.00 1.89-1.99 .074-.078 3.20 .126 4.50 .177 222.4 50.00
X
42817
16 1.30 1.82-1.92 .072-.075 3.20 .126 4.50 .177 133.4 30.00
X
OPERATION
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.
Crimping Terminals
1. Place the terminal into the correct die profile (A or B) until the
terminal stopped by the locator.
2. Partially close the tool until the terminal is held in place. See Figure
1.
3. Place a pre-striped wire into the terminal and align the wire with
the conductor and insulation grips visually. See Figure 2.
4. Close the tool until the ratchet releases.
5. Carefully remove the crimped terminal.
Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it
has been fully closed.
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 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.
4. Wipe excess oil from hand tool, particularly from crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto
certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an application.
5. When 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.
Figure 2
CONDUCTOR
GRIPS
WIRE
LOCATOR
TERMI
NAL
INSULATION
GRIPS
TERMINAL
PRE
-
STRIPPED WIRE
Figure 1