114-2134
Rev F
INSULATION LAYER STRIP
LENGTH (±1.59 [1/16])
Figure 3 (end)
3.4. Crimp Criteria
The terminal or splice must be properly placed in the die assembly to achieve a quality crimp. Placement is
described in the instruction sheet for the die assembly.
The crimp applied to the terminal or splice is accomplished in three stages during the crimping cycle: (1)
primary, (2) transition, and (3) seal, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
The following information must be used to check that the crimp is properly applied.
A. Crimp Inspection Mark
The crimp inspection mark (created by the die assembly) on the terminal or splice can be used as a visual
indicator of an acceptable termination, but it does not indicate that the crimp is not acceptable. If the crimp
inspection mark is centered in the crimp area and is evenly and distinctly formed, the crimp is considered
properly applied; however, if it is not, and (1) the proper terminal or splice and die combination according
to the wire size was used (2) the dies fully bottom during the crimping cycle, and (3) the die assembly
conforms to a gage inspection, the crimp can be considered acceptable. Refer to Figure 5.
NOTE
Gage inspection is described in the instruction sheet for the die assembly.
B. Crimp Location
For terminals, the distance between the heel of the terminal and the crimp must be no more than the
dimension given in Figure 5.
