1 of 5 ? 2014 te connectivity family of companies all rights reserved *trademark te connectivity, te connectivity (logo), and te (logo) are trademarks. other logos, product, and/or company names may be tra demarks of their respective owners. tooling assistance center 1 - 800 - 722 - 1111 product information 1 - 800 - 522 - 6752 this controlled document is subject to change. for latest revision and regional customer ser vice, visit our website at www.te.com. instruction sheet 408 - 2363 27 oct 14 rev k termi - foil terminal and splice type part number material and finish double - face terminal 329860 nickel - plated copper 330003 tin - plated copper flag terminal 52584 tin plated copper splice 51943 tin - plated copper (unannealed) 329656 tin - plated copper figure 1 note a complete list of current terminal and splice part numbers cannot be maintained on this document. for all part numbers and their description, refer to catalog 82039 or contact product info rmation at the number at the bottom of this page. 1. introduction hand crimping tool 68026 is designed to crimp the tab end of termi - foil terminals and splices (reference part numbers are listed in figure 1) onto foil with a maximum thickness of 0.76 mm [.020 in.]. this tool is a member of the certi - crimp* hand crimping tool family. the ratchet on these tools ensures full crimping of the product. once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles have been fully closed. note dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric units [with u.s. customary units 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 6, revision summary. 2. description the tool consi sts of two handles, a ratchet, and two jaws each with a crimping die. the crimping dies have flat faces which squeeze the lance - faced tab end of the terminal or splice into the foil. caution the dies bottom before the ratchet releases. do not re - adjust th e ratchet. 3. crimping procedure note depending on the foil and the terminal configuration, it may be necessary to crimp the wire barrel before crimping the tab en d. see figure 2 for wire - to - tooling cross - reference for crimping the wire barrel. the applicabl e wire size range is stamped on the product package label. for information on using the tooling, refer to the instructions packaged with the tooling. 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. hand crimping tool 68026 for termi - foil* product crimping dies jaws ratchet handles original instructions
408 - 2363 rev k 2 of 5 3.1. double - face terminal or splice 1. open tool handles fully. 2. place the foil between faces of the tab end of ter minal or splice, and squeeze the faces together manually. see figure 3, detail a. 3. place the tab end and foil between the crimping dies as shown in figure 3, detail b. make sure that the tab end is completely covered by the dies. do not place the wire barre l between the dies. 4. close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, then allow handles to open freely. caution do not continue to squeeze the tool handles after the ratchet releases. damage will occur to the tool if the ratchet is forced against the stop pin. wire size range (awg hand tool crimp head penumatic tool 69010 pneumatic tool 69005 22 - 16 69997 --- --- 16 - 14 49935 300583 300454 12 - 10 49935 300583 300454 8 69355 38394 300454 figure 2 5. remove the crimped terminal or splice from the tool. 6. for long - tongued terminals, several crimps will be necessary. these crimps should overlap to ensure that the entire tab end is crimped. 7. for terminals, crimp the wire barrel using the appropriate tooling (refer to figure 2) according to the instructions packaged with the tooling. figure 3 3.2. flag terminal 1. open tool handles fully. 2. place the tab end of the terminal between the crimping dies as shown in figure 4, detail a. make sure that the tab end is completely covered by the dies. do not place the wire barrel between the dies. 3. place the foil between faces of the tab end of terminal. see figure 4, detail b. 4. close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, then allow handles to open freely. caution do not continue to squeeze the tool handles after the ratchet releases. damage will occur to the tool if the ratchet is forced against the stop pin. 5. remove the crimped terminal from the tool. double - face terminal or splice detail a detail b tab end foil wire barrel not between dies tab end completely covered by dies
408 - 2363 rev k 3 of 5 6. for long - tongued terminals, several crimps will be necessary. these crimps should overlap to ensure that the entire tab end is crimped. 7. crimp the wire barrel using the appropriate tool ing (refer to figure 2) according to the instructions packaged with the tooling. figure 4 4. inspection and maint enance 4.1. daily maintenance it is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of - and responsible for - the following steps of daily maintenance: 1. remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush or a soft, lint - free cloth. do not use objects that could damage the tool. 2. make sure the proper retaining pins are in place and secured with the proper retaining rings. 3. make certain all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces are protected with a t hin coat of any good sae 20 motor oil. do not oil excessively. 4. when the tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies. store the tool in a clean, dry area. 4.2. periodic inspection regular inspections s hould be performed by quality control personnel. a record of scheduled inspections should remain with the tool and be supplied to personnel responsible for the tool. though recommendations call for at least one inspection a month, the inspection frequency should be based on the amount of use, ambient working conditions, operator training and skill, and established company standards. these inspections should be performed in the following sequence: vi sual inspection 1. remove all lubrication and accumulated film by immersing the tool (handles partially closed) in a suitable commercial degreaser that will not affect paint or plastic material. 2. make certain all retaining pins are in place and secured with retaining rings. if replacements are necessary, refer to sect ion 5, replacement and repair. 3. close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, then allow handles to open freely. if they do not open quickly and fully, the spring is defective and must be replaced. see section 5, replacement and repair. caution do not continue to squeeze the tool handles after the ratchet releases. damage will occur to the tool if the ratchet is forced against the stop pin. detail a detail b wire barrel not between dies tab end completely covered by dies 13.84 [.545] max tab end length foil between faces of tab end
408 - 23 63 rev k 4 of 5 4. inspect the head assembly, with special emphasis on checking for worn, cracked, or broken jaws. if damage to any part of the head assembly is evident, the tool must be evaluated and repaired. see section 5, replacement and repair. jaw closure inspection this inspection requires the use of a plug gage conforming to the dimensions in figure 5. proceed as follows: 1. knock out the roll pins securing dies to jaws, then remove dies. 2. close the tool handles to the last notch on the ratchet (the handles will automatically open if they are closed beyond this point). 3. align the go element with the tool jaws. push the go element str aight into the jaw closure without using force. the go element must pass completely through the jaw closure as shown in figure 5. 4. align the no - go element with the jaw closure and try to insert it into the jaw closure. the no - go element may start entry but must not pass completely through the jaw closure as shown in figure 5. 5. re - install the dies and secure them with the roll pins. if the jaw closure conforms to the gage inspection, the tool is considered dimensionally correct and should be lubricated with a thin coat of any good sae 20 motor oil. if not, the tool must be repaired before returning it to service (see section 5, replacement and repair). ratchet inspection this inspection requires the use of a plug gage conforming to the dimensions in figure 5. p roceed as follows: 1. knock out the roll pins securing dies to jaws, remove dies, then insert the no - go element between tool jaws. plug gage dimension go element no - go element 6.680 - 6.688 [.2630 - .2633] 7.059 - 7.061 [.2779 - .2780] figure 5 2. close the tool handles until the ratchet releases then allow handles to open freely, and observe the following: a. handles open before the ratchet hits the dowel pin. suggested plug gage design gaging the jaw closure 76.2 [3.00] 4.8 x 4.8 [.19 x .19] (45 ref) 4.8 [.19] radius no - go dim. go dim. jaw closure jaw closure go element no - go element go element must pass completely through jaw closure. no - go element may enter partially, but must not pass completely through jaw closure. hand crimping tool 68026
408 - 2363 rev k 5 of 5 b. jaws grasp the no - go element. if above conditions are met, the ratchet is performing satisfactorily. if not, see section 5, replacement and repair. 3. re - install the dies, and secure them with the roll pins. 5. replacement and repair customer - replaceable parts are listed in figure 6. a complete inventory should be stocked and controlled to prevent lost time when replacement of parts is necessary. parts other than those listed should be replaced by te connectivity to ensure q uality and reliability. order replacement parts through your representative, or call 1 - 800 - 526 - 5142, or send a facsimile of your purchase order to 717 - 986 - 7605, or write to: customer service (038 - 035) tyco electronics corporation po box 3608 harrisburg pa 17105 - 3608 for customer repair service, contact a representative at 1 - 800 - 526 - 5136. 6. revision summary ? changed text in title and introduction. replacement parts item part number description qty per tool 1 21045 - 3 ring, retaining 4 2 1 - 23619 - 6 pin, retaining 2 3 2 - 23620 - 9 pin, retaining 1 4 21045 - 6 ring, retaining 22 5 39364 spring 1 6 1 - 21919 - 1 pin, dowel 1 7 6 - 21028 - 8 pin, roll 2 8 305956 - 8 anvil, die 2 figure 6 63.5 [2.50] 279 [11] 12.7 .50] weight 404 g [13 oz] 8 7 5 1 2 3 4 6
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