Hand Crimp Tool for MLXTM Pin and Socket Crimp Terminals HAND CRIMP TOOL SPECIFICATION SHEET Order No. 63811-6800 TYPE 2C FEATURES A full cycle ratcheting hand tool ensures complete crimps Ergonomic soft grip handles for comfortable crimping A precision user-friendly terminal locator wire stop holds terminals in the proper crimping position This tool is WHMA-IPCA620 Class 2 and RoHS compliant SCOPE Products: MLXTM Pin and Socket Crimp Terminal 14 - 20 AWG. Terminal Series No. 42023 42024 Terminal Order No. Wire Size Insulation Diameter Maximum mm In. Strip Length Loose Piece Reel AWG mm mm In. 02-08-2004 02-08-2010 02-08-2003 02-08-2009 02-08-2006 02-08-2012 02-08-2005 02-08-2011 14-20 2.00-0.50 1.52-3.30 .060-.130 3.96-5.53 .156-.218 02-08-2007 02-08-2008 02-08-1002 02-08-1006 02-08-1001 02-08-1005 14-20 2.00-0.50 1.52-3.30 .060-.130 3.96-5.53 .156-.218 02-08-1004 02-08-1008 02-08-1003 02-08-1007 Customer to cut off terminal from reel: 0.20mm (.008") maximum Cut-off Tab. See Conditions on page 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS BRUSH BEND UP BELL MOUTH CONDUCTOR CRIMP INSULATION CRIMP ROLLING TWISTING STRIP LENGTH BEND DOWN CRIMP HEIGHT The above terminal drawing is a generic terminal representation. It is not an image of a terminal listed in the scope. Doc No: ATS-638116800 Revision: B Release Date: 09-18-06 Revision Date: 03-28-08 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 1 of 6 Hand Crimp Tool for MLXTM Pin and Socket Crimp Terminals CONDITIONS: After crimping, the conductor profiles should measure the following (see notes on page 5). Terminal Series No. Wire Size AWG mm 2 Conductor Crimp Insulation Crimp Height (Ref.) Width (Ref.) Height (Ref.) Width (Ref.) mm In. mm In. mm In. mm Pull Force Minimum In. N Profile Lb. A B C 14 2.00 1.55-1.65 .061-.065 2.71 .107 3.24 .127 3.13 .123 222.4 50.00 X 16 1.30 1.40-1.50 .055-.059 2.50 .098 2.88 .113 3.10 .122 133.4 30.00 X 42023 18 0.80 1.30-1.40 .051-.055 2.24 .088 2.40 .094 2.83 .111 88.9 20.00 20 0.50 1.30-1.40 .051-.055 2.23 .088 2.38 .093 2.79 .110 57.8 13.00 14 2.00 1.55-1.65 .061-.065 2.71 .107 3.24 .127 3.13 .123 222.4 50.00 X 16 1.30 1.40-1.50 .055-.059 2.50 .098 2.88 .113 3.10 .122 133.4 30.00 X 42024 18 0.80 1.30-1.40 .051-.055 2.24 .088 2.40 .094 2.83 .111 88.9 20.00 20 0.50 1.30-1.40 .051-.055 2.23 .088 2.38 .093 2.79 .110 57.8 13.00 To Achieve IPC-A-620 Class 2 Crimps, the following over-all wire insulation diameter ranges are recommended: Profile A: 2.30-3.30mm (.090-.130 inch) Profile B: 1.90-2.90mm (.075-.114 inch) Profile C: 1.52-2.70mm (.060-.106 inch) X X X X OPERATION CAUTION: Install only Molex terminals listed above with this tool. Do not crimp hardened objects as damage can occur to the tool or die. 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 JAWS OPEN 1. Select the desired terminal listed in the preceding charts. LOCATOR 2. Swing the terminal locator away from the crimp tool shown in Figure 2. Some terminals with large insulation grips may interfere with the crimp tooling when swinging the locator into position. The terminal must then be loaded into the locator in the closed/crimp position. 3. When using the locator, press down on the wire stop on the locator as shown in Figure 2. Insert the proper terminal into the proper nest opening. Make sure when choosing the nest opening, it will correspond with the A, B, or C profile on the hand tool. Figure 1 4. Return the locator to its original position. Insert the proper wire over the terminal. Some large O.D. wires may need to be placed into the terminal before closing the tool. Gently touch the wire stop with the end of the wire. See Figure 3. 5. Compress the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until the ratchet mechanism cycle has been completed. Release handles to open the jaws. Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed. Doc No: ATS-638116800 Revision: B Release Date: 09-18-06 Revision Date: 03-28-08 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 2 of 6 Hand Crimp Tool for MLXTM Pin and Socket Crimp Terminals TERMINAL SWING OPEN LOCATOR PUSH HERE LOCATOR TOOPEN WIRE STOP Figure 2 TERMINAL IN PLACE WIRE STOP WIRE 6. Remove the crimped terminal from the terminal locator by pressing down on the wire stop and gently pulling on the wire. The terminal locator can be in either position. 7. Visually inspect the crimped terminal for proper crimp location. Note: LOCATOR IN PLACE A crimp height chart is provided with this manual as Reference Only. Due to the wide range of wires, strands, insulation diameters, and durometers, actual crimp height measurements may very slightly. An occasional, destructive, pull force test should be preformed to check hand tool crimp. Pull Force value Must exceed the Minimum pull force specifications listed on page 2. TERMINAL WIRE STOP WIRE AGAINST STOP Figure 3 Locator Replacement LIFT UP LOCATOR See the parts list on the last page of this document for the proper locator order number. Follow the steps below to replace the locator. 1. Open the crimp hand tool. 2. Swing the existing locator open and away from the hand tool. 3. Firmly press down on the brass pivot shaft with your thumb, while pulling the locator up. Slip the locator off the top of the brass pivot shaft. See Figure 4. 4. Replace it with the desired locator by putting over the brass pivot shaft and snapping it into place. JAWS OPEN PRESS DOWN ON BRASS PIVOT SHAFT SWING LOCATOR OPEN Figure 4 Doc No: ATS-638116800 Revision: B Release Date: 09-18-06 Revision Date: 03-28-08 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 3 of 6 Hand Crimp Tool for MLXTM Pin and Socket Crimp Terminals Maintenance LUBRICATION POINTS (BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL (EVERY 3 MONTHS OR 5,000 CRIMPS) 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 Figure 5 but like any fine piece of equipment it needs cleaning and lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Use light oil, such as 30 weight automotive oil, at the oil points. Every 5,000 crimps, or 3 months, to significantly enhance the tool life. See Figure 6. 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. Miscrimps or Jams Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a partially closed position, Do Not force the handles open or closed. The tool will open easily by pressing the ratchet release lever. See Figure 6. PRELOAD CHECK POINT 25.4MM SETTING WHEEL ECCENTRIC AXLE How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 6) This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45 LBS. preload. It may be necessary over the life of the tool to adjust tool handle preload force. Listed below are the steps required to adjust the crimping force of the hand tool to obtain proper crimp conditions: HANDLE GRIP REMOVED WRENCH SET (SOLD SEPERATELY) LOCKING SCREW HANDLE GRIP RATCHET RELEASE LEVER Figure 6 1. Remove or fold back the handle grip from the handle to expose the eccentric axle and setting wheel. 2. Remove the locking screw with a 2mm hex wrench. The wrench set (63810-0101), is not supplied. It is sold separately from the hand tool. 3. Turn the eccentric axle and setting wheel with the wrench or pliers Counter-clockwise (CCW) to increase handle force. 4. Replace the locking screw, aligning the nearest notch in the setting wheel to locking screw. 5. Replace the handle grip. 6. Check the crimp specifications or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is adjusted. Doc No: ATS-638116800 Revision: B Release Date: 09-18-06 Revision Date: 03-28-08 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 4 of 6 Hand Crimp Tool for MLXTM Pin and Socket Crimp Terminals Warranty This tool is for electrical terminal crimping purposes only. This tool is made of the best quality materials. All vital components are long life tested. All tools are warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 30 days. Should such a defect occur, we will repair or exchange the tool free of charge. This repair or exchange will not be applicable to altered, misused, or damaged tools. This tool is designed for hand use only. Any clamping, fixturing, or use of handle extensions voids this warranty. CAUTION: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling. CAUTIONS: 1. Manually powered hand tools are intended for low volume or field repair. This tool is NOT intended for production use. Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided. 2. Insulated rubber handles are not protection against electrical shock. 3. Wear eye protection at all times. 4. Use only the Molex terminals specified for crimping with this tool. Certification Molex does not certify or re-certify commercial grade hand tools but rather supplies the following guidelines for customers to re-certify hand tools. % This tool is qualified to pull force only. To re-certify, crimp a terminal to a wire, which has been stripped 12.7mm (1/2") long, so there is no crimping of the insulation. Pull the terminal and wire at a rate no faster than 25mm (1.00") per minute. See the Molex web site for the Quality Crimp Handbook for more information on pull testing. % If the tool does not meet minimum pull force values, handle preload should be increased and the pull test rerun, (See How To Adjust Preload). % When the hand tool is no longer capable of achieving minimum pull force, it should be taken out of service and replaced. Doc No: ATS-638116800 Revision: B Release Date: 09-18-06 Revision Date: 03-28-08 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 5 of 6 Hand Crimp Tool for MLXTM Pin and Socket Crimp Terminals PARTS LIST Item Number REF 1 2 3 4 Order Number 63811-6800 63810-0101 63810-0102 63810-0103 63811-6875 Description Hand Crimp Tool Wrench Set (Not included) Locator Base Assembly Repair Kit (Not included) Locator Quantity Figure 7 0 1 0 1 1 3 4 M4 X 5LG BHCS RATCHET RELEASE LEVER 2 3 Figure 7 Americas Headquarters Lisle, Illinois 60532 U.S.A. 1-800-78MOLEX amerinfo@molex.com Far East North Headquarters Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan 81-462-65-2324 feninfo@molex.com Far East South Headquarters Jurong, Singapore 65-6-268-6868 fesinfo@molex.com European Headquarters Munich, Germany 49-89-413092-0 eurinfo@molex.com Corporate Headquarters 2222 Wellington Ct. Lisle, IL 60532 U.S.A. 630-969-4550 Fax: 630-969-1352 Visit our Web site at http://www.molex.com Doc No: ATS-638116800 Revision: B Release Date: 09-18-06 Revision Date: 03-28-08 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 6 of 6