MOLEX 0638237175

Hand Crimp Tool For 1.80mm (.071”) PC Board Crimp Terminal
HAND CRIMP
TOOL
Application Tooling
Specification Sheet
TYPE 4D
Order No. 63823-7100
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: 1.80mm (.071”) PC Board Crimp Terminal, 18-22 AWG.
Terminal Series No.
35740
Terminal Order No.
Wire Size
Reel
AWG
mm²
35740-1410
Insulation Diameter
mm
In.
Strip Length
mm
In.
18-22 0.80-0.35 1.70-3.00 .067-.118 4.2-4.8 .165-.189
Customer to cut off terminal from reel: 0.20mm (.008”) maximum Cut-off Tab.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
STRIP LENGTH
BEND
UP
CONDUCTOR
BRUSH
BELL MOUTH
ROLLING
INSULATION
CRIMP
TWISTING
BEND
DOWN
WIRE
CUT-OFF
TAB
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CRIMP HEIGHT
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▲Insulation Crimp Note:
OVERLAP FORM GEOMETRY
PUNCH
Due to the terminal’s insulation grip design
and/or insulation diameter range, this tool
uses “overlap” form geometry in the
insulation punch. This produces an overlap
insulation crimp (A620 – compliant). While
the insulation punch profile may appear
“lopsided”, this is a normal condition for this
tool. See figure to the right. (Some tools with
multiple crimp pockets may not have the
“overlap” profile on all pockets).
MAKE SURE
CENTER OF
LOCATOR
CONDITIONS:
WIRE
ANVIL
After crimping, the conductor profiles should measure the following.
Terminal
Series No
35740
Conductor Crimp
Insulation Crimp
Pull Force
Profile
Minimum
Height (Ref.)
Width (Ref.) Height (Ref.) Width (Ref.)
AWG mm2
mm
In.
mm
In.
mm
In.
mm
In.
N
Lb. 18 20 22
18 0.80 1.25-1.35 .049-.053 2.2 .086 3.40 .134 3.05 .120 88.26 19.84 X
20 0.50 1.15-1.25 .045-.049 2.2 .086 3.30 .130 3.00 .118 58.84 13.23
X
22 0.35 1.05-1.15 .041-.045 2.2 .086 2.95 .116 2.90 .114 39.23 8.82
X
Wire Size
Tool Qualification Notes:
1. Pull Force should be measured with no
influence from the insulation crimp.
2. The above specifications are guidelines to
an optimum crimp
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 vary 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.
OPERATION
LOCATOR
IN DOWN
POSTION
HANDLE WILL
SPRING OPEN
Figure 2
PUSH ON THE
LOCATOR BUTTON
SQUEEZE HANDLES
TOGETHER
Figure 1
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.
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Crimping Terminals
LOCATOR
PUSHED THRU
TOOLING
RELEASE
LOCATOR
BUTTON
LOCATOR
LOCATOR
BUTTON
PUSHED IN
Figure 3
TERMINAL
TOOLING
PARTIALLY
CLOSED
TERMINAL
1. Select the desired terminal listed in the preceding charts.
PARTIALLY
2. Make sure the center of the locator is in the down position. With the
CLOSE
HANDLE
locator attached, push the locator button on the back of the hand tool to
bring the locator forward through the tooling. See Figure 2.
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
OPEN
markings on the hand tooling. See Figure 3.
POSITION
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.
FIRST RATCHET
POSITION
6. Insert the properly stripped wire through the terminal and against the
Figure 4
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.
WIRE AGAINST THE
WIRE STOP
WIRE STOP IS PART
OF THE LOCATOR
TERMINAL
WIRE
Figure 5
PRE-STRIPPED WIRE
TERMINAL
Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
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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
Locator Replacement
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. 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.
Right or Left Hand Operation
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
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.
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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.
MATCH
UP MARKS
Figure 9
BACK
FRONT
Maintenance
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.
LUBRICATION POINTS
3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are protected with a (BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL
thin coat of high quality machine oil. Do not oil excessively. The tool was
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
engineered for durability but like any other equipment it needs cleaning and
5,000 CRIMPS)
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
Figure 10
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.
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
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:
Figure 11
1. Hold the hand tool in the palm of your hand as shown in Figure 12. Using the index finger squeeze the link
towards the top of the hand tool frame. This will release the preload adjustment wheel.
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2. Rotate the setting wheel counterclockwise (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.
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
Figure 12
Warranty
SETTING
WHEEL
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.
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PARTS LIST
Item Number
REF
1
2
3
Order Number
63823-7100
63823-7175
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
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