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408-10039

01 JUL 16

Rev D

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.

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.

PIDG* STRATO-THERM*

Terminal Crimping Dies

Crimping Dies 576711, 576714, 576715, 576716, 576720, 576723, 576742

Die Holding Screw

Moving Die

Stationary Die

Insulation Adjustment Spacers

(Shown in Position 3)

Die Holding Screw

Color Code

Color Code