RHT 1991 Hand Crimp Tool
Doc No: ATS-640010200 Release Date: 05-17-02 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 4 of 6
Revision: G Revision Date: 12-08-10
How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Fig. 5)
Over the life of the tool, it may be necessary 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:
1. Remove the screw and plastic cover washer. Note the setting wheel position.
2. Lift the setting wheel off the axle. Turn the eccentric axle with a screwdriver.
3. Turning the eccentric axle counter-clockwise will increase handle force.
4. Replace the setting wheel to the axle, aligning the nearest notch in the setting wheel to the dowel pin.
5. Replace the plastic cover washer and screw.
6. Check the crimp specifications after tool crimp force is adjusted.
Tool Calibration
A Certificate of Calibration (see last page) was supplied with the tool. To
recalibrate this tool, pin gauge measurements should be taken in each
conductor nest and compared to this chart. The tool should be
lubricated prior to recalibration to ensure consistent measurements.
Handle preload is factory set to 25-45 LBS. See How to Adjust Tool
Preload, see Figure 5 to recalibrate.
Nest Color Code
Wire Range
“X” Dimension
Conductor Crimp
Crimp Inspection
Marking
AWG mm² Mean Go No Go
Red 18 - 22 0.35 - 0.80 .069 .066 .072 oo
Blue 14 - 16 1.30 - 2.00
.092 .089 .095 o
Yellow 10 - 12 3.30 - 5.00 .100 .097 .103 oo
Warranty
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: Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided.
Hand held crimping tools are intended for low volume, prototyping, or repair requirements only.
CAUTION: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals, applicators and tooling.
PIN GAUGE IN
CONDUCTOR CRIMP
“ Confining ” Crimp
X
