Tyco Electronics CERTI-CRIMP Original Instructions Manual

Cam

Pneumatic CERTI- CRIMP* Tool
Holder 356304 - 1 (For Use with 626

Eccentric

Cam
Setscrew

Ratchet
Pawl

Adjustment
Screw

Instruction Sheet

408--4321

11 MAR 10 Rev CPneumatic Tooling Assemblies)

Adjustable
Eccentric

Tool Holder
Body

Applicable Crimp Head Adapters:

Straight Action Crimper 217200--1
Heavy--Head Pneumatic Adapter 318453--1
Modular Plug Adapter 318510--1
Straight Action Crimp Head Adapter 217201--1
“T”--HEAD* Pneumatic Adapter 217202--1
C--Head Pneumatic Adapter 318161--1

Securing Screw (3 Places)

Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

Pneumatic CERTI--CRIMP Tool Holder 356304--1 is
used in conjunction with 626 Pneumatic T ooling
Assemblies 189721--1 or 189722--1 to crimp various
types of connectors. The tool holder is designed to
accept interchangeable crimp head adapters (listed in
Figure 1) which hold various crimping die assemblies.
For questions concerning the setup and operation of
the pneumatic tools, refer to Customer Manual
409--5862.

Read these instructions thoroughly before installing
the crimp head adapters and using the tool holder.

NOTE

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Reasons for reissue of this sheet are provided in
Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.

Dimensions are in millimeters [with inch
equivalents in brackets]. Figures and illustrations
are for identification only and are not drawn to
scale.

2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)

The tool holder consists of a tool holder body, cam,
cam setscrew, adjustable eccentric, pivot pins, and
ratchet pawl with emergency release. The ratchet
ensures that the tool completes the crimp cycle.

Pivot Pin
(4 Places)

DANGER

If the piston is not extended, it must first be extended
to allow installation of the cam. To extend the piston,
firmly grasp the piston with piston pliers and pull away
from the body of the tool. Piston pliers are provided
with the power unit.

A strip of adhesive--backed safety labels, printed in
various languages, is packaged with the tool holder.
Remove the appropriate language label from the strip
and attach it to the tool holder body.

CAUTION

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Proceed as follows:

1. If cam setscrew is not installed in cam, thread
setscrew into cam two to three turns. See Figure 2.

Air pressure must be removed from the tool while
head or tool holder is detached.

Be sure to use the correct combination of cam
and tool holder. If incorrect combination is used,
system will not operate properly.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

3.1. Tool Holder Installation

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Previously installed cams and tool holders must
be removed before installing different ones.
Removal is the reverse of installation.

2. Place cam (with setscrew) onto piston rod. The
cam should butt against the piston rod face. If not,
turn cam setscrew counterclockwise until cam fits
on piston rod properly.

3. Tighten cam setscrew, then pull on cam to
ensure that it is firmly attached.

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Pneumatic CERTI- CRIMP Tool Holder 356304- 1

Locking
Ring

Piston
Rod

Cam
Setscrew

Ratchet
Pawl

408- 4321

Tool
Holder

Pneumatic Tooling
Assembly (Power
Unit) (Ref)

Friction
Ring

Cam
Teeth

CAUTION

Stop
Ring

Over--tightening the cam setscrew may damage
the setscrew or cam.

!

4. Properly align tool holder ratchet pawl with the
cam teeth and push tool holder onto power unit so
that it passes over the friction ring on the power
unit piston. See Figure 2.

5. Slide power unit locking ring toward tool holder
until it butts against the stop ring on the power unit.
Then turn ring clockwise to engage threads on the
bottom of the tool holder. Tighten locking ring to
fully secure the tool holder.

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6. Rotate the tool holder one full turn in each
direction and note that the power unit locking ring
rotates with the tool holder.

DANGER

When tool holder is properly installed, the locking
ring should be butted against the stop ring, and
threads of the tool holder should not be visible. If
not properly installed, check that correct
combination of cam and tool holder is used and
that they are aligned properly.

T o avoid personal injury, periodically check that
locking ring is tightly securing the tool holder.

Crimp Head
Adapter (Ref)

Figure 2

NOTE

Removal is the reverse of installation.

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3.2. Crimp Head Adapter and Crimping Die Installation

Refer to the instruction sheet packaged with the crimp
head adapter for the particular product to be crimped.

4. CRIMP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The tool holder features an adjustable eccentric and a
ratchet mechanism with a range of settings. The
position of the pawl ensures that the tool completes
the cycle. The eccentric controls the amount of cam
pressure exerted on the crimping dies during the
crimping procedure. Although the ratchet is preset
prior to shipment, it is important that you verify the
crimp height. Also, general use and subsequent wear
may cause the tool to go out of adjustment. It is
recommended that the crimp height be inspected, and
adjusted, if necessary, on a regular basis by quality
control personnel.

1. Connect pneumatic tooling to an adequate air
supply between 620--690 kPa [90--100 psi]. For
specific information on air line requirements and air
hose installation, refer to the instructions packaged
with the pneumatic tooling assembly.

2. Place a contact in the crimp nest and place a
properly prepared wire of the correct size into the
wire barrel.

DANGER

After installation, ALWAYS ensure that the tool
holder pivot pins are fully tightened to avoid
personal injury or damage to the tool.

3. Place a .025--mm [.001--in.] shim between the
crimping dies where the dies bottom against each
other.

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