
CRIMPING HEAD and CRIMP DIE INS ERT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CRIMPING HEAD REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
NOTE: DIE MOUNTING ORIENTATION IS SAME FOR CT-2500CH, CT-2300 and UP14ZLW TOOLS.
barrel insulated disconnects.
Crimping Die for installing
Crimping Die for installing
CRIMPING DIE INSERT INSTALLATION
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CT-2500CH
(shown without
Crimp Die Inserts)
CT-2500CH, CT-2300, UP14ZLW Tools;
• Pull out the pins and remove crimp head for
mounting different crimping die inserts into the
crimp head. Once die inser ts have bee n instal led,
reinsert the crimp head and lock the head with
the locating pins (see Step 1) paying attention
that the pins are locked securely before starting.
• The crimping cycle is terminated when the dies
are completely closed and the maxi mum c r impin g
force is reached, which is indicated by the auto
retraction of the piston.
• Follow the instructions for installing crimp die
inserts below. The direction al ca ll outs in dicat e d i e
position for correct die orientation.
Refer to CT-2500, CT-2500/E (PA25346A01);
CT-2500/L or CT-2500/LE (PA28113A01) Operation
Manual for complete tool and crimping head
instructions.
CD-525, CD-550, CD-570 and CD-090 Dies
Rev. 03 1-2019
CD-525
installing the following
Panduit products:
#26 – #22 AWG insulated
terminals and splices,
#22 – #10 AWG fully
insulated disconnects,
insulated parallel splices;
and specific #22 – #14 AWG
Step 1: Align Crimp Die halves as shown.
the following Panduit
products:
#22 – #10 AWG insulated
terminals and splices; and
specific insulated disconnects.
CD-550
• Crimp tabs should be centered on crimp pockets
• Color dot die halves should nest together when properly aligned. Crimp die
part numbers should be on top and in front (as shown above).
NOTE: CD-570 crimp die part number should be on bottom and in front
(as shown in view to the right). [Continued on Page 2]
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CD-570
most of the following Panduit
products:
#22 – #10 AWG and 0,5 – 6,0
2
non-insulated terminals,
mm
disconnects; and specific noninsulated splices.
CD-090
profile for installing the
following Panduit products:
#26 – #10 AWG insulated and
non-insulated single wire
ferrules; and #22 - #12 AWG
insulated twin ferrules.
Technical Support:
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Panduit Europe
EMEA Service Center
Almelo, Netherlands
Tel: +31-546-580-452
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CD-525, CD-550, CD-570 & CD-090 Dies
Step 3: Insert lower half
Step 4: Insert upper half of Crimp Die
Insert should be fully seated between
If Insert has pins, pins should be
Step 7: Die halves should
INSTALLATION
CT-2500CH, CT-2300, UP14ZLW Tools;
upward. Remove two (2)
screws as shown.
of Crimp Die Insert into
tool.
Insert should be fully seated
between plates. If insert has
pins, pins should be nested in
indent cavities.
Screw hole in crimp di e (insert
should align with hole in jaw)
Pull lower jaw back down
Insert into tool.
Part numbers should be facing forward.
plates.
nested in indent cavities.
Screw hole in Die Insert should align with
hole in jaw.
Step 5: Bring lower jaw up to mate with
upper jaw.
The two (2) Crimp Die Insert halves should
properly nest as shown on previous page.
two (2) screws into
the jaws and
tighten.
The longer screw is
used in the upper
jaw.
align front and back; and
side-to-side.
Re-insert Crimp Head with newly installed Crimp Die Inserts into the tool per the instructions on Page 1.
Monthly Maintenance
1. Thoroughly clean all surfaces.
2. Oil the locating pins.
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