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Instruction Sheet

408-2423

08 APR 14

Rev B

Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

The crimping dies listed on this instruction sheet are recommended for crimping the PIDG and PLASTI-GRIP

tape-mounted terminals and splices indicated in Figure 2. The PIDG terminals and splices are used on

stranded copper wire, and the PLASTI-GRIP terminals and splices are used with solid or stranded copper wire.

The dies are designed to be used in AMP-TAPETRONIC* Machine 69875. Refer to Customer Manual

409-1993, packaged with the machine, for information concerning die installation, crimp adjustments, crimping

procedures, and general operation of the machine.

This instruction sheet covers die selection, crimping instructions, and die maintenance and inspection

procedures. Read these instructions thoroughly before crimping any terminals or splices.

NOTE

Measurements are in millimeters [followed by inch equivalents in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for identification only

and are not drawn to scale.

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

Each die assembly features two stationary dies (anvils) and two moving dies (crimpers), a saddle, and

attaching hardware. One pair of dies (one anvil and one crimper) forms a crimping chamber for the terminal or

splice wire barrel, and the other pair of dies crimps the insulation barrel.

Each half of the die assembly is secured in the machine by a captive screw. The dies are color coded

according to wire size for easy identification. When the terminal or splice is properly crimped in the correct dies,

one or two dots (depending on wire size) will appear on the top and bottom of the terminal or splice.

Application and Maintenance for Crimping

Die Assemblies for Tape-Mounted PIDG*

and PLASTI-GRIP* Terminals and Splices

Moving Die

Wire Barrel

Crimper

Color Code

Dot

Insulation

Crimper

Wire Barrel

Anvil

Stationary Die

Die Holding

Screw

Saddle Screw

Saddle

Insulation

Anvil

Color Code

Dot

Die Holding

Screw