Instruction Sheet
Application and Maintenance for
Crimping Die Assembly 220195-1
408-2833
28 APR 11 Rev B
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Braid Termination
Barrel
InsulationSupport
Barrel
Indenter
Tab
Braid Termination
Tab Bent 90 °
Anvil
TERMINAL
DIE ASSEMBLY PART
NUMBER
CABLE
PART NUMBER
STYLE
RG-58
RG-59
226854-1
226855-1
Strip With Solder Tab
220195-1
Figure 1
insulation support barrel. The Braid-Pic terminals
designed for braid termination only have a rectangular
tab which - after crimping - must be bent to a 90° angle
for insertion into a pc board. (Both the center contact
of the cable and the tab are then wave soldered,
permanently attaching the terminal/cable assembly to
the pc board.)
1. INTRODUCTION
Crimping Die Assembly 220195-1 is designed to be
used in THE PRO-CRIMPER* III Hand Tool Frame
354940-1 to crimp the Braid-Pic terminals shown in
Figure 1. Read these instructions thoroughly before
using the die assembly.
For detailed information on the use and maintenance
of PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Tool Frame 354940-1,
refer to Instruction Sheet 408-9930, which is packaged
with the tool frame.
3. INSTALLING DIE ASSEMBLY
1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die
retaining screws from the tool jaws.
All dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with
inch equivalents in brackets]. Figures and
illustrations are for identification only and are not
drawn to scale.
NOTE
2. Orient the die assembly with the hand tool as
shown in Figure 2.
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3. Insert the die retaining screws through the jaws
and dies, and tighten the screws just enough to hold
the dies in place. Do not tighten the screws
completely at this time.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 10,
REVISION SUMMARY.
4. Insert a piece of paper between the dies. (The
paper will help align the dies when the handles are
squeezed.)
2. DESCRIPTION
The die assembly consists of an indenter (upper die)
and an anvil (lower die). The indenter is installed in the
stationary portion of the tool head and the anvil is
installed in the moving portion.
5. .Carefully close the tool handles, making sure
that the anvils and crimpers align properly. Continue
closing the tool handles until the ratchet in the tool
frame has engaged sufficiently to hold the anvils
When closed, the die assembly forms two crimping
sections. One section is an F-crimp for the braid
termination barrel; the other is an O-crimp for the
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