Insertion Tool
Insertion Tool
Instruction Sheet
Order No. 11-02-0003
(HT-1353)
This Insertion tool is used for insertion of .093” diameter series pin and socket male and female terminals in
plug and receptacle housings. This tool is designed to assure proper seating of terminals and reduce operator
fatigue.
TERMINAL INSERTION:
Individual terminals may be inserted in the housing
using this Insertion tool.
1) To properly use this tool, with the flat side facing
up, place the ring over the ring finger past the first
joint (See Figure 1). Place the wire in the groove of
the tool so that the terminal is touching the end of
tool (See Figure 2).
2) With your thumb securely holding the wire in the
groove, push the terminal into the housing as far as
the shoulder on the tool will permit. The terminal
then should be locked in place.
WIRE
RING OF
Optional: The terminal can be partially inserted in
TOOL OVER
the terminal housing first, and then the Insertion
tool can be used to firmly seat the terminal.
FINGER
Figure 1
TERMINAL
AGAINST
TOOL
TERMINAL
Molex Tooling Group
1150 E. Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 969-4550; FAX (630) 505-0049
INSERTION
TOOL
Figure 2
Doc No. 11-02-0003 Release Date: 07-25-02
Revision: G Revision Date:02-17-04
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