COMMERCIAL MANUAL HAND TOOLS A FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO MANUAL CRIMPING APPLICATION TOOLING /// COMMERCIAL MANUAL HAND TOOLSINTRODUCTION TO TOOLING SOLUTIONS TE Connectivity. A Leader in Crimp Quality. Anyone can make a tool to crimp terminals onto a wire. But not everyone can manufacture a tool to crimp the terminals properly. Crimp termination of wires isnt easy. At least, doing it right isnt easy. We know. We started it. TE Connectivity developed the technology of hand crimping over 70 years ago. The Secret to a Successful Crimp. Matching the Terminal to the Tooling - Among the many factors that are critical in producing a quality crimp, matching the terminal to the tooling is crucial. Unlike inferior tooling options, TE Connectivity offers engineered solutions that are designed to match the exact crimp geometry of the terminal to be applied on the wire. To create a proper crimp you need to follow these important steps: 1. Wire Selection - AWG and wire insulation thickness varies from wire to wire. Just because two wires are listed at the same AWG, it doesnt mean their insulation thickness is the same. If you dont take into account both factors, the copper or aluminum strands may not fit in the wire barrel correctly or the terminals insulation support may be too large or small for the wire strand. 2. Wire Prep - In order to properly place a wire in a terminal, the wire insulation must first be stripped to the proper length based on the terminal specifications. If the insulation is cut too short, or too long the wire will not be seated properly into the wire barrel, causing terminal separations or shorting. 3. Crimp Specifications - To create a proper crimp for a TE connector or terminal you should use a TE Connectivity tooling solution that is specifically engineered to the proper Crimp Height, Width and Crimp Geometry of the selected terminal or contact. PAGE 2 APPLICATION TOOLING /// COMMERCIAL MANUAL HAND TOOLS