Instruction Sheet PIDG* STRATO-THERM* 408-10039 Terminal Crimping Dies 01 JUL 16 Rev D 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. Crimping Dies 576711, 576714, 576715, 576716, 576720, 576723, 576742 Die Holding Screw Color Code Color Code Stationary Die Die Holding Screw Insulation Adjustment Spacers Moving Die (Shown in Position 3) Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION The terminal crimping dies listed in Figure 1 are designed to be used with hand tool 69710-1 to crimp PIDG STRATO-THERM terminals onto wire sizes 24 through 10 AWG. Refer to instruction sheet 408-2095 for information concerning the hand tool. For other compatible tooling, call the number at the bottom of this page. Reasons for re-issue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY. 2. DIE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 1. Position the stationary die in the stationary die holder and the moving die in the moving die holder of the tool. Turn each die holding screw just enough to hold the dies in place. Do not tighten the screws. 2. Position a terminal and wire in the dies as described in steps 1 through 3 of Section 3, then close the tool handles until the dies bottom. 3. Tighten both the die holding screws while dies are bottomed. NOTE Check die alignment and tighten the die holding screws at least twice daily. 4. Continue to close the tool handles until the ratchet control releases. Allow the handles to open, then remove the terminal. 5. To remove the dies, loosen the die holding screws. 3. CRIMPING 1. Strip the wire to the dimension provided in Figure 2. 2. Place the terminal in the stationary die as shown in Figure 3, then close the tool handles until the terminal is held firmly in place. NOTE These dies will not accommodate a terminal having a tongue width exceeding 11.91 mm .469 in 3. Insert the stripped wire into the terminal insulation barrel until the wire butts against the locator. 2016 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 5 All Rights Reserved. For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark 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. 408-10039 Insulation Wire Strip Wire DIE WIRE CRIMPED Barrel Length Barrel TERMINAL COLOR SIZE STRIP LENGTH (See Table) PN DOT CODE CODE (AWG) (mm in. ) 576711 Brown 2 24-22 576720 Gray 1 20 576715 Orange 2 18 5.56-6.35 Crimped Terminal .219-.250 576714 Orange 1 16 576716 White 2 14 576742 White 1 12 7.62-8.38 576723 Black 1 10 Dot Code (Both Sides of Terminal) .300-.330 Figure 2 Terminal Wire Barrel Resting Against Locator Note: To locate terminal, pull locator down slightly. Locator Wire Barrel Insulation Barrel Crimping Chamber Crimping Chamber Figure 3 4. Close the tool handles until the ratchet control releases. Allow the handles to open, then remove the terminal. 5. Inspect the crimped terminal for the dot code on both sides of the terminal according to Figure 2. CAUTION Do not use damaged terminals. If a damage is evident, the terminal should be cut from the wire and replaced with a new one. Do not re-terminate a terminal. 4. INSULATION CRIMP ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove the moving die from the tool. 2. Turn both insulation crimp adjustment spacers so that they fit into the notch in the side of the moving die for position 3 loose. See Figure 1. 3. Insert the moving die into the moving die holder. 4. Turn the die holding screw enough to hold the moving die firmly in place. Do not tighten the screw. 5. Insert an unstripped wire into only the insulation barrel of the terminal. 6. Position the terminal in the dies as shown in Figure 3, then close the tool handles until the dies bottom. 2 of 5 Rev D