Instruction Sheet
Crimping Die Assemblies;
PN 1490406-1, PN 1490597-1, PN 1490598-1,
PN 1490599-1, and PN 1490700-1
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02 JAN 17 Rev B
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Crimping Die
Head or Tool
Hydraulic Crimping Heads
Wire Size
(AWG)
Part Number Color Code Dot
Hydraulic Hand Tool(s)
1490597-1
1490598-1
1490599-1
1490406-1
1490700-1
Red
Blue
Yellow
Red
8
6
4
2
1/0
1490745-1, 1490746-1, 1490747-1, 1976230-1(1) 1490748-1, 1490749-1
1490746-1, 1976230-1(1)
1490749-1
Figure 1
Blue
(1) Not to be used for splices
1. INTRODUCTION
The crimping die assemblies listed in Figure 1 crimp TERMINYL* terminals and splices onto wire sizes 8
through 1/0 AWG. Refer to Figure 1 to ensure compatibility of crimping die, head or tool, and wire size.
NOTE
Dimensions in this document are in millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for reference only and
are not drawn to scale.
For detailed information about the head or tool, refer to the instructions packaged with the head or tool.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Each crimping die consists of a stationary die (nest) and a moving die (anvil). The stationary die features a
locator. Each die contains a color code dot that matches the color code of the terminal and splice. When
mated, the dies form a crimping chamber.
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