Hand Crimp Tool For Low Force Micro-Fit 3.0™ Crimp Terminals HAND CRIMP TOOL Application Tooling Specification Sheet TYPE 4D Order No. 63819-2900 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 Right and Left handed applications This tool is IPC/WHMA A-620 Class 2 compliant This tool is RoHS compliant, however RoHS compliant is not required SCOPE Products: Low Force Micro-Fit 3.0™ Crimp Terminals, 20-30 AWG. Terminal Order No. Wire Size Insulation Diameter Strip Length Reel AWG mm² mm In. mm In. 46235-0001 46235-0002 20-24 0.50-0.20 1.30-1.85 .051-.073 46235-5001 46235-5002 2.54-2.92 .100-.115 46235-0003 46235-0004 26-30 0.13-0.05 1.12-1.27 .044-.050 46235-5003 46235-5004 Customer to cut off terminal from reel: 0.25mm (.010”) maximum Cut-off Tab. Terminal Series No. 46235 DEFINITION OF TERMS BEND UP BRUSH BELL MOUTH ROLLING CONDUCTOR CRIMP INSULATION CRIMP 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-638192900 Revision: B Release Date: 12-10-08 Revision Date: 09-22-10 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 1 of 7 Hand Crimp Tool For Low Force Micro-Fit 3.0™ Crimp Terminals CONDITIONS: After crimping, the conductor profiles should measure the following. Terminal Series No 46235 Wire Size AWG 20 22 24 26 28 30 mm2 0.50 0.35 0.20 0.13 0.08 0.05 Conductor Crimp Insulation Crimp Height (Ref.) Width (Ref.) Height (Ref.) Width (Ref.) mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In. 0.76-0.81 .030-.032 1.40 .055 1.90 .075 1.85 .073 0.66-0.76 .026-.030 1.15 .045 1.65 .065 1.60 .063 0.66-0.76 .026-.030 1.15 .045 1.65 .065 1.60 .063 0.45-0.56 .018-.022 1.00 .039 1.35 .053 1.35 .053 0.45-0.56 .018-.022 1.00 .039 1.35 .053 1.35 .053 0.45-0.56 .018-.022 1.00 .039 1.35 .053 1.35 .053 Pull Force Profile Minimum N Lb. 22-24 20 26-30 57.9 13.00 X 35.6 8.00 X 22.3 5.00 X 13.4 3.00 X 8.9 2.00 X 6.7 1.50 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. See Figure 1. LOCATOR IN DOWN POSTION HANDLE WILL SPRING OPEN Crimping Terminals 1. Select the desired terminal listed in the preceding charts. 2. Make sure the center of the locator is in the down position. With the locator attached, push the locator button on the back of the hand tool to bring the locator forward through the tooling. See Figure 2. SQUEEZE HANDLES TOGETHER Figure 2 PUSH ON THE LOCATOR BUTTON Figure 1 LOCATOR PUSHED THRU TOOLING RELEASE LOCATOR BUTTON LOCATOR LOCATOR BUTTON PUSHED IN TERMINAL Doc No: ATS-638192900 Revision: B Figure 3 Release Date: 12-10-08 Revision Date: 09-22-10 TERMINAL UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 2 of 7 Hand Crimp Tool For Low Force Micro-Fit 3.0™ Crimp Terminals 3. While holding the locator button in, load the terminal into the proper nest opening in the locator based on the wire gauge or terminal type markings on the hand tooling. See Figure 3. 4. Release the locator button, allowing the locator to return to the crimping position. 5. Close the tool handle until the first ratchet position engages. See Figure 4. 6. Insert the properly stripped wire through the terminal and against the wire stop. See Figure 5. 7. Crimp the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until the ratchet mechanism cycle has been completed. Release the handles to open the jaws. TOOLING PARTIALLY CLOSED PARTIALLY CLOSE HANDLE OPEN POSITION FIRST RATCHET POSITION Figure 4 WIRE STOP IS PART OF THE LOCATOR WIRE AGAINST THE WIRE STOP TERMINAL PRE-STRIPPED WIRE Figure 5 WIRE TERMINAL Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed. WIRE 8. Remove the crimped terminal from the terminal locator by pulling on the wire. 9. Visually inspect the crimped terminal for proper crimp location. 10. On some large O.D. wires, it may not be possible to insert the wire with the tool partially closed. Those wires should be inserted with the hand tool in the open position. Insert the wire above the terminal in the punch and against the wire stop then close the tool. See Figure 6. WIRE STOP Figure 6 TERMINAL Note: A crimp height chart is provided with this manual as Reference Only. Due to the wide range of wires, strands, insulation diameters, and durometers available, actual crimp height measurements may very slightly. An occasional, destructive, pull force test should be performed to check hand tool crimp. Pull Force value Must exceed the Minimum pull force specifications listed. Doc No: ATS-638192900 Revision: B Release Date: 12-10-08 Revision Date: 09-22-10 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 3 of 7 Hand Crimp Tool For Low Force Micro-Fit 3.0™ Crimp Terminals LOCATOR Locator Replacement 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. Squeeze gently on the lower area shown in Figure 7A with your thumb and index finger. The lower tabs of the locator should disengage from the hand tool. 3. Lift and pull away from the hand tool. The top locator hooks should slip out of the top slots easily. See Figure 7A. 4. To reinstall the new locator, make sure the hand tool is in the open position. 5. Press the red insert down as far as it will go as shown in Figure 7B. 6. Holding onto the lower part of the locator with your thumb and index finger, insert the locators top hooks (2) into the hand tool top slots. 7. Rotate the locator down and press the lower tabs into the two bottom slots of the hand tool. To secure the locator into place, the lower tabs must snap into place on the hand tool frame. SQUEEZE HERE SQUEEZE HERE Figure 7A MAKE SURE CENTER OF LOCATOR IS IN THE DOWN POSITION TOP SLOTS OF HANDTOOL TOP HOOKS Figure 7B LOWER TABS JAWS OPEN PULL OPEN TOOLING TOOLING M3 BHCS Right or Left Hand Operation This hand tool has an added feature that can be converted from a right handed application to a left handed application. It is necessary to reverse the tooling if using the left handed application along with the locator. Follow the steps below: 1. The locator must be removed before reversing the tooling. 2. Remove the M3 BHCS which is holding the upper tooling. 3. Flip the upper tooling to the opposite side and replace the M3 BHCS. Make sure the small markings on the front and back of the hand tool frame match up and are on the outside of the hand tool frame. See Figure 8 and 9. 4. Do the same thing with the lower tooling and tighten the M3 screws. Be sure the small markings line up. 5. Reinstall the locator by following the Instructions in the locator replacement section. Doc No: ATS-638192900 Revision: B Release Date: 12-10-08 Revision Date: 09-22-10 Figure 8 PUSH ON HANDLE MATCH UP MARKS Figure 9 FRONT UNCONTROLLED COPY BACK Page 4 of 7 Hand Crimp Tool For Low Force Micro-Fit 3.0™ Crimp Terminals Maintenance RATCHET RELEASE LEVER 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, LUBRICATION POINTS or soft, lint free cloth. (BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL Figure 11 2. Do not use any abrasive materials (EVERY 3 MONTHS OR that could damage the tool. 5,000 CRIMPS) 3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are protected Figure 10 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 lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Light oil (such as 30 weight automotive oil) used at the oil points, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months, will significantly enhance the tool life. 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 up on the ratchet release lever in the movable handle. See Figure 11. How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 12) 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: RATCHET RELEASE LEVER SQUEEZE THE LINK IN THE HANDLE HOLD THE HAND TOOL IN POSITION 1. Hold the hand tool in the palm of your Figure 12 hand as shown in Figure 12. Using the index finger squeeze the link SETTING WHEEL towards the top of the hand tool frame. This will release the preload adjustment wheel. 2. Rotate the setting wheel counter-clockwise (CCW) to increase handle force. The numbers will display higher. To decrease handle force rotate the setting wheel clockwise (CW). 3. Release the link to lock the setting wheel in place. 4. Check the crimp specifications or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is adjusted. Doc No: ATS-638192900 Revision: B Release Date: 12-10-08 Revision Date: 09-22-10 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 5 of 7 Hand Crimp Tool For Low Force Micro-Fit 3.0™ 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 hand tools but rather supplies the following guidelines for customers to re-certify hand tools. % This tool is qualified to pull force only. 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-638192900 Revision: B Release Date: 12-10-08 Revision Date: 09-22-10 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 6 of 7 Hand Crimp Tool For Low Force Micro-Fit 3.0™ Crimp Terminals PARTS LIST Item Number REF 1 2 3 Order Number 63819-2900 63819-2975 63810-0104 63810-0105 Description Hand Crimp Tool Locator Assembly Spring, Return Spring, Ratchet Quantity Figure 13 1 1 1 2 1 RATCHET RELEASE LEVER 3 Figure 13 http://www.molex.com Doc No: ATS-638192900 Revision: B Release Date: 12-10-08 Revision Date: 09-22-10 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 7 of 7