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IDT Manual Hand Tool
Application Tooling
Specification Sheet
KK® IDT Double Cantilever Contact 3.96mm (.156") Pitch, 2 to 16 Circuits.
IDT 3.96mm (.156") Pitch, 2 to 24 Circuits
KK ® IDT Double Cantilever Contact, 2.54mm (.100") Pitch,
2 to 28 Circuits.
KK ® IDT Double Cantilever Contact, 2.54mm (.100") Pitch,
2 to 28 Circuits.
5.08mm ( .200") Pitch , Female Type IDT Connector
Mill-Grid™ IDT 2.00mm (.079") Pitch Cable-to-Board, 10 to 50 Circuits.
MX-50™ 1.27mm (.050") Pitch Slimline Ribbon Cable,
6 to 64 Circuits.
MX-50™ 1.27mm (.050") Pitch Slimline Ribbon Cable, 6 to 64 Circuits.
QF-50™ 2.54mm (.100") Pitch Receptacle 10 to 64 Circuits.
MX-50™ 1.27mm (.050") Pitch Slimline Ribbon Cable,
6 to 64 Circuits.
SPOX™ IDT 2.50 mm (.098 inch) Pitch, 2 to 15 Circuits
Mill-Grid™ IDT 2.00mm (.079") Pitch, 10 to 50 Circuits.
5.08mm (.200") Disk Drive Power Connector
IDT 2.00mm (.079") Pitch, 2 to 21 Circuits
Mini-Fit IDT™ 4.20mm (.165") Receptacle and Plug, 2 to 12 Circuits.
SL™2.54mm (.100") Pitch Wire-to-Wire Crimp Connector 2 to 25 Circuits.
KK® IDT Double Cantilever Contact. 3.96mm (.156") Pitch, 2 to 16 Circuits.
SL™2.54mm (.100") Pitch Insulation Displacement, 2 to 25 Circuits.
C-Grid III™ 2.54mm (.100") Pitch
Mill-Grid™ IDT 2.00mm (.079") Pitch Cable-to-Board, 10 to 50 Circuits.
KK® IDT 2.54mm (.100") Double Cantilever Contact, 2 to 28 Circuits
KK® IDT Double Cantilever Contact 3.96mm (.156") Pitch, 2 to 16 Circuits
QF 50™2.54mm (.100") Pitch, 10-64 Circuits.
FEATURES
A full cycle ratcheting hand tool ensures complete crimps
Use with interchangeable Change Head modules that are easy to install
This tool is designed for prototype, low volume, and field repair applications
SCOPE
This Hand Tool is intended to be used with the Change Head Modules listed below:
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Revision: C Revision Date: 07-27-15
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IDT Manual Hand Tool
KK ® IDT 5.08mm (.200") Pitch, 2 to 16 Circuits
SPOX™ IDT 2.50 mm (.098 inch) Pitch, 2 to 15 Circuits
User Friendly IDT 2.50 mm (.098 inch) Pitch Wire-to-Board, 2 to 20 Circuits
OPERATION
Select the appropriate Change Head and snap it on the front of the
hand tool until it engages, refer to the chart.
Refer to the specific Change Head module’s Specification Sheet for
operating instructions.
Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of,
and responsible for, the following maintenance steps:
1. Remove the plastic handles from the metal tool frame by removing
the screws and remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean brush, or soft, lint free cloth.
2. Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are protected with a thin coat of high quality machine
oil. Do not oil excessively. The tool was engineered for durability but like any equipment it needs cleaning and
lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Light oil used at the pivot points every 5,000
crimps or 3 months, will significantly enhance the tool life.
4. Wipe excess oil from hand tool, particularly from crimping area.
Miscrimps or Jams
Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a partially closed position, Do Not force the handles open or
closed. The tool will open easily by pressing the ratchet release lever up. See Figure 1.
How to Adjust Tool Preload
It may be necessary over the life of the tool 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 2mm locking screw from the numbered adjusting wheel using a screw driver. See Figure 2.
2. Using the same screw driver turn the adjustment wheel to the next highest number.
Note: The odd numbers are in clockwise (CW) direction and the even numbers are counter clockwise (CCW).
3. Example: If the preload is set at number 5, then to increase the preload, turn the adjustment wheel until the 6
position is located over the 2mm locking screw tapped hole. If it is necessary to move to the 7th position, then
the adjustment wheel should be turned clockwise (CW) until the 7th position is over the 2mm locking screw
tapped hole.
4. Replace the 2mm locking screw, aligning the nearest notch in the setting wheel to locking screw.
5. Check the crimp specifications after the tool handle preload force is adjusted. Repeat these steps until the
desired result is obtained.
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Doc No: ATS-636000478 Release Date: 12-22-05 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 2 of 4
Revision: C Revision Date: 07-27-15