MOLEX 0638233170

Hand Crimp Tool for Sabre Male Flat Blade Crimp Terminals
Modular Crimp Head
Order No. 63823-3170
Application Tooling
Specification Sheet
TYPE 4A
Hand Crimp Tool
Order No. 63823-3100
FEATURES
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A full cycle ratcheting hand tool ensures complete crimps
Ergonomically designed soft handles
Precisely designed crimping profiles with simple contact positioning
Easy handling due to outstanding force ratio
Modular Crimp Head is removable and can be use in the Air Powered Tool Order No.63816-0100,
accompanied by Air Powered Crimp Adapter (Order No. 63816-0700).
Can also be used in the Battery Powered Tool Order No.63816-0200 (110 V) or 63816-0250 (220 V)
accompanied by Battery Powered Crimp Adapter (Order No. 63816-0600).
SCOPE
Products: Sabre Male Flat Blade Crimp Terminals, (2) 18 AWG (UL1015), and (2) 20 AWG (UL1015) wire stacked
vertically.
Terminal
Series No.
43178
Terminal
Order No.
Wire Size and Type
Insulation Diameter
IPC/WHMA-A620 Terminal
mm
In.
mm
In.
Strip Length
AWG mm²
Type
mm
In.
43178-2001
(2) 18 (2) 0.80 UL1015
2.85
.112
2.85 .112
43178-2002
3.96-5.54 .156-.218
43178-6001
(2) 20 (2) 0.50 UL1015
2.54
.100
2.54 .100
43178-6002
To achieve optimum IPC-A620 insulation crimps, use this insulation OD range.
Overall insulation OD specification for terminal.
Customer to cut off terminal from reel: 0.50mm (.019”) maximum Cut-off Tab.
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Hand Crimp Tool for Sabre Male Flat Blade Crimp Terminals
DEFINITION OF TERMS
STRIP LENGTH
CONDUCTOR
CRIMP HEIGHT
BRUSH
BELL MOUTH
BEND UP
ROLLING
CUT-OFF TAB
TWISTING
INSULATION CRIMP
CONDUCTOR CRIMP
BEND
DOWN
SEAM
Wire Feeding Orientation
This Hand Tool was developed for (2) 18 AWG UL 1015 or (2) 20 AWG UL 1015 wires in a vertically stacked
orientation. See the following illustrations below.
WIRES
VERTICALLY
STACKED
WIRES
SIDE BY SIDE
TERMINAL
WIRES
SIDE BY SIDE
WIRES
VERTICALLY
STACKED
TERMINAL
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Hand Crimp Tool for Sabre Male Flat Blade Crimp Terminals
CRIMP SPECIFICATION
Terminal Series No.
43178
Terminal Series No.
Bell mouth
mm
In.
0.25-1.00 .010-.039
Bend up Bend down
3
Degree
3
Seam
Twist Roll
Degree
43178
Conductor Brush Max.
mm
In.
1.50
.059
4
8
Seam shall not be open
and no wire allowed out
of the crimping area
After crimping, the conductor profile should measure the following.
Wire Size
Terminal Series No.
AWG
18 (2)
20 (2)
43178
mm2
0.80 (2)
0.50 (2)
Terminal Series No.
43178
Conductor Crimp
Height
Width
mm
In.
mm
In.
1.75-1.85 .069-.073 3.40-3.50 .134-.138
1.65-1.75 .065-.069 3.40-3.50 .134-.138
Wire Size
AWG
18 (2)
20 (2)
mm2
0.80 (2)
0.50 (2)
Pull Force Minimum
N
88.9
57.9
Lb.
20.0
13.0
Profile
2x18 2x20
X
X
Insulation Crimp
Height (Ref)
Width
mm
In.
mm
In.
4.75-4.95 .187-.195 3.60-3.80 .142-.150
4.60-4.80 .181-.189 3.60-3.80 .142-.150
Pull Force should be measured with no influence from the insulation crimp.
The above specifications are guidelines to an optimum crimp.
WIRE STOP BLADE
TERMINAL
INSULATION
PUNCH
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 until the terminal
stopped by the locator.
2. Bring the wire stop blade down, make sure the wire stop located
WIRE
behind the conductor grip.
3. Place a pre-striped wire into the terminal until the end of wire
touching the wire stop. See Figure 2.
4. Close the tool until the ratchet releases, the tool handles will then spring open.
5. Carefully remove the crimped terminal.
Figure 1
Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
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Hand Crimp Tool for Sabre Male Flat Blade Crimp Terminals
Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made
aware of, and responsible for, the following maintenance steps:
WIRE STOP
BLADE
CONDUCTOR
PUNCH
INSULATION
PUNCH
LOCATOR
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a
WIRES
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
TERMINAL
lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free
INSULATION
crimping. Light oil (such as 30 weight automotive oil) used
ANVIL
at the oil points, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months, will
CONDUCTOR
significantly enhance the tool life.
Figure 2
ANVIL
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 lifting the ratchet release lever. See Figure 6.
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: Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided.
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.
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Hand Crimp Tool for Sabre Male Flat Blade Crimp Terminals
Notes:
1. This tool should only be used for the terminals and wire gauges specified on this sheet.
2. This tool is not adjustable for crimp height, however crimp force is adjustable (See instructions above).
Variations in tools, terminals, wire stranding and insulation types may affect crimp height.
3. This tool is intended for standard conductor sizes. It may not give a good insulation crimp support for all
insulation sizes.
4. Molex does not repair hand tools (see warranty above) The replacement parts listed are the only parts
available for repair. If the handles or crimp tooling is damaged or worn, a new tool must be purchased.
5. Pull force should be used as the final criteria for an acceptable crimp. Pull force is measured with no
influence from the insulation crimp. The insulation should be stripped long (1/2 in.) so the insulation grips
on the terminal do not grip the wire insulation or the conductor. Refer to Molex Quality Crimping
Handbook 63800-0029 for additional information on crimping and crimp testing.
6. Molex does not certify crimp hand tools.
CAUTION: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling.
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Hand Crimp Tool for Sabre Male Flat Blade Crimp Terminals
Applications for the Modular Crimp Head
WARNING: NEVER operate, service, install, or adjust this Modular Crimp Head without proper instruction
and without first reading and understanding the instructions in the proper Manual or Specification Sheet.
See Chart below for the correct Manual or Specification Sheet.
WARNING: NEVER install tooling or service this tool while it is into any power source. Disconnect the
power by unplugging or turn off the Actuator from its power source.
CAUTION: Keep fingers away from the crimping area when operating this tool. It may cause severe injury.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when operating or serving this tool.
The chart below shows all applications for this Modular Crimp Head.
Modular Crimp Head
Order No.
63823-3170
Tool
Tool
Adapter
Adapter
Figure
Order no.
Description
Order No.
Description
No.
63816-0000 Hand Crimp Frame (Short)
N/A
N/A
3
63816-0050 Hand Crimp Frame (Long)
N/A
N/A
3
63816-0200 Battery Power Tool (110 V) 63816-0600 Battery Power Crimp Adapter
4
63816-0250 Battery Power Tool (220 V) 63816-0600 Battery Power Crimp Adapter
4
63816-0100
Air Power Tool
63816-0700
Air Power Crimp Adapter
5
Hand Crimp Tool
Applications for the Modular Crimp Head
Battery Powered Tool
MODULAR
CRIMP
HEAD
LOCKING
PINS
MODULAR
CRIMP
HEAD
LOCKING
PINS
HAND CRIMP
FRAME LONG
OR SHORT
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LOCKING
PINS
AIR POWER
CRIMP
ADAPTER
BATTERY
POWERED
TOOL
LOCKING
PINS
AIR
POWER
TOOL
Figure 4
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MODULAR
CRIMP HEAD
BATTERY
POWER
CRIMP
ADAPTER
LOCKING PINS
Figure 3
Air Powered Tool
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Hand Crimp Tool for Sabre Male Flat Blade Crimp Terminals
PARTS LIST
Hand Crimp Tool 63823-3100
Item Order Number
Description
Quantity
1
63823-3170
Modular Crimp Head
1 (Ref)
2
63816-0050
Hand Crimp Frame (Long) 1 (Ref)
3
63823-3175
Locator
1
4
63816-0001
Locking Pin
2
5
63600-0525
Handle Spring
1
6
63600-0520
Crimping Spring
2
5
HANDLE
SPRING
2
M4 X 14mm
LONG BHCS
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
3
4
1
6
CRIMPING
SPRING (2)
Figure 6
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