408- 4366

Pneumatic Crimping Heads 662546- 1 and 1320369- 1

Rev C

4

of 10

Tyco Electronics Corporation

6. CRIMP INSPECTION

Inspect crimped terminals and splices by checking the

features described in Figure 4. Use only terminals

and splices that meet the conditions shown in the

“ACCEPT” column. “REJECT” terminations can be

avoided through careful use of instructions in

Sections 4 and 5, and by performing regular crimping

head maintenance as described in Section 7.

7. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect air

supply from pneumatic tool before performing

maintenance or inspection.

It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection

program be performed periodically to ensure

dependable and uniform terminations. The pneumatic

crimping head should be inspected once a month.

Frequency of inspection should be adjusted to suit

your requirements through experience. Frequency of

inspection depends on:

1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the

crimping head.

2. The type and size of the product crimped.

3. The degree of operator skill.

4. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and

dirt.

5. Your own established standards.

Each crimping head is thoroughly inspected before

packaging. Since there is the possibility of damage

during shipment, new crimping heads should be

inspected immediately upon arrival at your facility.

7.1. Daily Maintenance

It is recommended that each operator be responsible

for the following steps of daily maintenance:

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants

with a clean, soft brush, or a lint--free cloth. Do

NOT use objects that could damage the head.

2. Make sure that all pins, rings, and other

components are in place and secure.

To avoid personal injury and damage to the

crimping head, make sure quick pins are fully

tightened.

3. Make certain all surfaces are protected with a

thin coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil. Do NOT oil

excessively.

4. When the crimping head is not in use, store it in

a clean, dry area.

7.2. Periodic Inspection

Regular inspections should be performed by quality

control personnel. A record of scheduled inspections

should remain with the crimping head or be supplied

to supervisory personnel responsible for the crimping

head. Though recommendations call for at least one

inspection a month, the frequency should be based

on amount of use, working conditions, operator

training and skill, and your established company

policies. These inspections should include a visual

inspection (Paragraph 7.3) and a crimping chamber

inspection (Paragraph 7.5).

7.3. Visual Inspection

1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film by

immersing the crimping head in a suitable

commercial degreaser that will not affect paint or

plastic.

2. Make certain all components are in place. If

replacements are necessary, refer to Section 8,

REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.

3. Check all bearing surfaces for wear. Make sure

the rollers turn freely with minimal resistance.

Replace worn parts.

4. Inspect crimp area for flattened, chipped, or

broken areas. See Figure 5. Replace worn or

damaged parts.

Figure 4

Pitted

Chipped Edge

Flattened

Area

Broken

Corner

DANGER

DANGER