Instruction Sheet 408-10040 PIDG* PEEK STRATO-THERM* Terminal Crimping Tools 23 JAN 18 Rev F PROPER USE GUIDELINES Cumulative trauma disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use and low volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available. Insulation Crimping Adjustment Pin (Shown in No. 3 Position - reference) Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION This instruction sheet covers hand crimping tools 576778, 576779, 576780, 576781, 576782, 576783, and 576784, which are used to crimp PIDG PEEK STRATO-THERM Terminals to the wire sizes listed in Figure 2. Handle Color Code 1 Handle Black 1 Handle Brown 1 Handle Gray 1 Handle Purple 1 Handle Orange 1 Handle Black Terminal Color Code High Temp Low Temp Hand Tool Part Number Wire Size (AWG) Dot Code 576778 24-22 2 Dots 576779 20 1 Dot 576780 18 2 Dots 576781 16 1 Dot 2 Handles Orange Orange 576782 14 2 Dots 1 Handle White 1 Handle Black White 576783 12 1 Dot 2 Handles White White 576784 10 1 Dot 2 Handles Black Black Brown Gray Orange Black Purple (w/Black Stripe) Orange (w/Black Stripe) Orange (w/Black Stripe) White (w/Black Stripe) White (w/Black Stripe) ---- Strip Length Min Max 5.56 [.219] 6.35 [.250] 5.56 [.219] 6.35 [.250] 5.56 [.219] 6.35 [.250] 5.56 [.219] 6.35 [.250] 5.56 [.219] 6.35 [.250] 5.56 [.219] 6.35 [.250] 7.62 [.300] 8.38 [.330] Figure 2 (c) 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. All Rights Reserved. *Trademark PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 This controlled document is subject to change. For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, visit our website at www.te.com. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 1 of 8 408-10040 NOTE Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures are not drawn to scale. Reasons for re-issue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY. 2. DESCRIPTION Each tool features a head containing two stationary crimping dies (anvils) and two movable crimping dies (indenters), a locator, an insulation crimping adjustment pin, and a CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control. See Figure 1. When closed, the crimping dies form one crimping chamber with two sections: an insulation barrel section and a wire barrel section. The insulation barrel section crimps the terminal onto the wire insulation and, simultaneously, the wire barrel section crimps the terminal wire barrel onto the stripped wire. The locator positions the terminal in the crimping chamber. The insulation crimping adjustment pin is used to regulate the height of the insulation crimp. The CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control ensures full crimping of the terminal. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the tool handles have been FULLY closed. CAUTION The crimping dies bottom before the CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control releases. This design feature ensures maximum electrical and tensile performance of the crimp. DO NOT re-adjust the ratchet. 3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE NOTE Refer to Section 5 for information on the insulation crimp adjustment. Refer to Figure 3 for terminal crimping procedures. 1. Strip the wire to the length indicated in Figure 2; being careful not to nick or cut wire strands. CAUTION DO NOT use wire with nicked or missing conductors. NOTE Make sure terminal insulation color code matches tool handle color. 2. Open the tool jaws by closing the handles until the ratchet releases; then allow handles to open fully. 3. Place the terminal in the dies so the wire barrel butts against the locator. 4. Close the tool handles until the terminal is held firmly in place. DO NOT deform the terminal. Figure 3 Rev F 2 of 8 408-10040 5. Insert properly stripped wire into the terminal until the end of the conductor butts against the locator. CAUTION DO NOT allow wire insulation to enter the terminal wire barrel. 6. Complete the crimp by closing the tool handles until the ratchet releases. 7. Release the tool handles, allow the handles to open fully, and remove the crimped terminal. 8. Observe the dot code on the finished crimp to ensure that the correct terminal and tool combination was used (reference Figure 2). 9. Refer to Section 4 and Figure 4 for crimp inspection procedure. 4. CRIMP INSPECTION Inspect crimped terminals by checking the features described in Figure 4. Terminals not meeting the described conditions should NOT be used. Figure 4 Rev F 3 of 8 408-10040 5. INSULATION CRIMP ADJUSTMENTS The insulation crimping section of the hand tool has three positions: No. 1 (tight), No. 2 (medium), and No. 3 (loose). To adjust the section: 1. Insert the insulation crimp adjustment pin into the No. 3 position (reference Figure 1). 2. Place the terminal into the crimping jaws as shown in Figure 3. 3. Insert the UNSTRIPPED wire into ONLY the insulation barrel (refer to Figure 3) portion of the terminal. 4. Close the tool handles to complete the crimp. 5. Removed the crimped terminal and check the insulation crimp by bending the wire back and forth once. The terminal should retain its grip on the wire insulation. If the wire pulls out, set the insulation crimp adjustment pin to the next higher position (No. 2). 6. Perform another crimp and repeat the adjustment as necessary until the correct insulation grip is attained. Do not use a tighter setting than required. 6. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE TE Connectivity recommends that a maintenance and inspection program be performed periodically to ensure dependable and uniform terminations. Though recommendations call for at least one inspection per month, frequency of inspection depends on: The care, amount of use, and handling of the hand tool. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt. The degree of operator skill. Your own established standards. The hand tool is inspected before being shipped; however, TE recommends that the tool be inspected immediately upon arrival to ensure it has not been damaged during shipment. 6.1. Daily Maintenance 1. Hand tool should be immersed (handles partially closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing compound to remove accumulated dirt, grease, and foreign matter. When degreasing compound is not available, tool may be wiped clean with a soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use hard or abrasive objects that could damage the tool. 2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place and that they are secured with retaining rings. 3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces should be protected with a THIN coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively. 4. When the tool is not in use, keep handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping jaws. Store the tool in a clean, dry area. 6.2. Periodic Inspection Lubrication Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces with SAE 20 motor oil as follows: Tool used in daily production - lubricate daily Tool used daily (occasional) - lubricate weekly Tool used weekly - lubricate monthly Wipe excess oil from tool, particularly from crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an application. Rev F 4 of 8 408-10040 Visual Inspection 1. Close tool handles until ratchet releases and then allow them to open freely. If they do not open quickly and fully, the spring is defective and must be replaced. See Section 7, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR. 2. Inspect head assembly for worn, cracked, or broken jaws. If damage is evident, return the tool to TE for evaluation and repair. See Section 7, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR. Crimping Die Closure Inspections Each tool is inspected for proper die closure before shipment. However, inspection of die closure for excessive wear is required periodically. This inspection requires the use of plug gages conforming to the dimensions shown in Figure 5. NOTE TE Connectivity does not manufacture or market these gages. Hand Tool 576778 576779 576780 576781 576782 576783 576784 Wire Barrel Crimp Chamber GO NO-GO 2.591-2.598 [.1020-.1023] 2.690-2.692 [.1059-.1060] 2.591-2.598 [.1020-.1023] 2.690-2.692 [.1059-.1060] 3.048-3.056 [.1200-.1203] 3.147-3.150 [.1239-.1240] 3.124-3.132 [.1230-.1233] 3.223-3.226 [.1269-.1270] 3.327-3.335 [.1310-.1313] 3.426-3.429 [.1349-.1350] 3.683-3.691 [.1450-.1453] 3.782-3.785 [.1489-.1490] 4.775-4.783 [.1880-.1883] 4.874-4.877 [.1919-.1920] Insulation barrel Crimp Chamber GO NO-GO 0.813-0.820 [.0320-.0323] 1.217-1.219 [.0479-.0480] 1.067-1.074 [.0420-.0423] 1.471-1.473 [.0579-.0580] 0.940-0.947 [.0370-.0373] 1.344-1.346 [.0529-.0530] 0.940-0.947 [.0370-.0373] 1.344-1.346 [.0529-.0530] 1.067-1.074 [.0420-.0423] 1.471-1.473 [.0579-.0580] 1.067-1.074 [.0420-.0423] 1.471-1.473 [.0579-.0580] 1.676-1.684 [.0660-.0663] 2.080-2.083 [.0819-.0820] Width (W) 4.06 [.160] 4.39 [.173] 5.89 [.232] 5.89 [.232] 6.63 [.261] 6.63 [.261] 8.43 [.332] Figure 5 To gage die closure, refer to Figure 6 and proceed as follows: 1. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the crimping chamber and plug gage. 2. Close the tool handles until the wire barrel dies are bottomed. Do not apply additional pressure to the tool handles. 3. With wire barrel dies bottomed, inspect the wire barrel crimp die closure using the proper plug gage. Press the spring-loaded locator down and hold gage in alignment with the die closure. 4. Align the GO element with the wire barrel section of the crimping chamber. Push element straight into the crimping chamber without using force. The GO element must pass completely through the crimping chamber. See Figure 6. 5. Align the NO-GO element and try to insert it straight into the same section of the crimping chamber. The NO-GO element may start entry, but must not pass completely through the crimping chamber. See Figure 6. 6. Insert insulation crimping adjustment pin into the No. 1 position. Rev F 5 of 8 408-10040 7. With crimping dies bottomed, check the insulation barrel section of the crimping chamber using the same procedure described in Steps 4 and 5. If the crimping chamber conforms to the gage inspection, the tool is considered dimensionally correct, and should be lubricated with a THIN coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil. If not, the tool must be returned to TE for further evaluation and repair. Refer to Section 7, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR. For additional information regarding the use of plug gages, refer to Instruction Sheet 408-7424. Figure 6 CERTI- CRIMP Hand Crimping Tool Ratchet Control Inspection The CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control feature on TE hand tools should be checked to ensure that the ratchet does not release prematurely, allowing the dies to open before they have fully bottomed. Obtain a 0.025 mm [.001 in.] shim that is suitable for checking the clearance between the bottoming surfaces of the crimping dies. Proceed as follows: 1. Select the maximum size wire for the tool and a terminal. 2. Position the terminal and wire between the crimping dies as described in Section 3. 3. Hold wire in place and squeeze tool handles until the CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control releases. Hold the handles in this position, maintaining just enough tension to keep the dies closed. 4. Check the clearance between the bottoming surfaces of the crimping dies with the 0.025 mm [.001 in.] shim. If the clearance is 0.025 mm [.001 in.] or less, the ratchet is considered satisfactory. If the clearance exceeds 0.025 mm [.001 in.], the ratchet is out of adjustment and must be repaired. Rev F 6 of 8 408-10040 7. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR Replaceable parts are listed in Figure 7. Parts other than those listed in Figure 7 should be replaced by TE to ensure quality and reliability of the tool. Order replacement parts through your TE Representative, or call 1-800526-5142, or send a facsimile of your purchase order to 1-717-986-7605, or write to: CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035) TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION PO BOX 3608 HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608 For tool repair service, please contact a TE Representative at 1-800-526-5136. PIDG PEEK STRATO-THERM Terminal Crimping Tool Replacement Parts Figure 7 Rev F 7 of 8 408-10040 8. REVISION SUMMARY Revisions to this instruction sheet include: Changed terminal name from PIDG STRATO-THERM to PIDG PEEK STRATO-THERM (3 places). Updated format, logo and enterprise name Moved some figures due to formatting changes (figures were not re-numbered). In Figure 1 added text identifying insulation crimping adjustment pin position for reference Removed "Detail A" and "Detail B" text in Figure 6 Rev F 8 of 8 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: TE Connectivity: 576780 576781 576783