Fast Facts
• Terminates 28-16 AWG [0.08-1.2 mm
2
]
wires
• No wire stripping needed for lower applied
cost
• Pistol grip (manual or air) or bench mount
(air or electric) power units
• Lightweight; easy to operate
• For prototypes or low- to medium-
volume production
• Small size; useful in confined work areas
• Interchangeable terminating heads:
• Pin and socket connectors
(AMPLIMITE HDE and MATE-N-LOK)
• Printed circuit board connectors
(AMPMODU, MT-6/MT-7, 2 mm CT,
and MTA)
• Category 5 connectors (CHAMP)
• Card edge connectors
• Most terminating heads can be rotated to
any angle
• Adjustment available for proper wire
insertion depth
• Most terminating heads automatically index
connectors to the next contact position, or
connectors can be advanced by hand to
any position
• Anti-backup pawl prevents connectors
from moving in the wrong direction
• Produced under a Quality Management
System certified to ISO 9001
Pistol Grip Hand Tool
System for IDCs
The Pistol Grip Hand Tool System
uses interchangeable terminating
heads to apply a broad range of
TE IDC products. The basic tool
requires a pistol grip handle
assembly and a terminating head;
power-assist and bench mount
versions are available to suit your
specific needs.
This system is well suited for low-
to medium-volume production.
Simply order the standard or
extended-wear terminating heads
based on your anticipated needs.
Since most terminating heads can
be rotated to any angle, the opera-
tor can also tackle more difficult
terminations in confined work
areas.
The terminating force is provided
by a manual-, pneumatic- or elec-
tric-powered assembly. The wire
inserter, inside each head, pushes
the end of an unstripped wire into
the insulation displacement con-
tact. Then, most tools automatical-
ly index the connector to the next
contact. The tools offer precise
termination depth control.
For maximum productivity, a
bench mount power unit (pneu-
matic or electric) is recommended.
Optional feed tracks can increase
application rates further. Actual
production rate depends on the
IDC product, discrete wire or rib-
bon cable, and operator dexterity.
Technical Documents
CCuussttoommeerr MMaannuuaall
409-5746—Electric Power Unit
IInnssttrruuccttiioonn SShheeeettss
408-6790—Pistol Grip Manual
Handle
Assembly
408-6789—Pistol Grip Pneumatic
Handle Assembly
408-9393—Bench Mount
Pneumatic Power Unit