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Instruction Sheet

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Hand Crimping Tool and Cable

Preparation Kit 59981-1

23 AUG 13 Rev L

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.

Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

Hand Crimping Tool and Cable Preparation Kit

59981-1 (shown in Figure 1) is used to prepare and

terminate RG-402 (3.581mm [.141 in.] outside

diameter) and RG-405 (2.184mm [.086 in.] outside

diameter) semi-rigid coaxial cable onto SMA Series,

N Series, and TNC Series connectors listed in

Figure 2. Read these instructions thoroughly before

using the kit.

NOTE

Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters

[with inches in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for

reference only and are not drawn to scale.

Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are

provided in Section 11, REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION

The kit contains a hand crimping tool (with a

CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control), two

interchangeable die sets (one for RG-402 cable and

the other for RG-405 cable), and three locators for

specific connector terminations. See Figure 1.

NOTE

The tool ratchet ensures full crimping of the connector.

Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the

handles have been FULLY closed. Do NOT adjust the

ratchet.

Die Set (Typ)

Locator (Typ)

Hand Crimping Tool

59980-1 (36-01)

Kit 59981-1

Kit contains all the parts listed;

part numbers in parenthesis are

per MIL22520. All components

listed can be ordered separately

for specific application needs.

CERTI-CRIMP*

Hand Crimping Tool

Ratchet Control

Hex Wrench (.094-in.) 21027-6

Cable Dressing Fixture

311396-1 (36-07)

Trimmer Tool 312317-1

(36-08)

Cable Cutoff Fixture

311395-1 (36-09)

Bend Tool Holder

311392-1 (36-10)

90 ° Bending Fixture Assembly (36-10)

Conforming Block

312067-1 (36-10)

Bend Segments:

A -- 311386-1 (36-11) for RG-402, 3.17mm [.125 in]. Radius

B -- 311386-2 (36-12) for RG-402, 6.35mm [.250 in.] Radius

C -- 311386-3‘(36-13) for RG-405, 3.17mm [.125 in.] Radius

Locators:

A -- 220221-2 (36-04) for Plugs with Center Contact

B -- 220220-2 (36-06) for Plugs without Center Contact

C -- 220222-2 (36-05) for Jacks

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