Instruction Sheet
PIDG* STRATO-THERM
Terminal Crimping Dies
1976976-1 and 1976977-1
408-10228
21 NOV 13 Rev B
2. Loosen the set screw in the yoke.
3. Insert the shank of the nest into the yoke and
tighten the set screw.
Moving
Die
4. Extend the ram until the set screw is visible.
5. Loosen the set screw in the ram.
6. Insert the shank of the indenter into the ram and
tighten the set screw.
Color-Code
7. Return the ram to the down position.
8. Pivot the latch arm and yoke toward each other
until the locking flange secures the latch arm to the
yoke.
2.2. Die Removal
1. Pivot the latch arm away from the yoke to open
the head.
2. Loosen the set screw in the yoke and remove the
nest.
Stationary
Die
Locator
3. Raise the ram to “full-up” position.
4. Loosen the set screw in the ram and remove the
indenter.
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
2.3. Wire Stripping and Crimping Procedure
A. Wire Stripping
This instruction sheet provides application
instructions, maintenance, and inspection procedures
for PIDG STRATO-THERM Terminal Crimping Dies
1976976-1 and 1976977-1 used in Battery Tool
1901343-[ ]. These dies will crimp
PIDG STRATO-THERM Terminals with a wire size
range of 12-10 AWG.
Strip the wires to the dimensions provided in Figure 2.
NOTE
NOTE
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Refer to Paragraph 2.4 for die insulation crimp
adjustment.
Basic instructions on the use of these dies, die
adjustments, wire preparation, etc. are provided in
Section 2, INSTRUCTIONS.
B. Crimping Procedure
DANGER
Avoid personal injury. When operation the tool, exercise
caution while holding terminals or wire near the crimping
area.
Section 3, MAINTENANCE and INSPECTION
PROCEDURES enables you to establish and maintain
a die certification program.
1. Select the proper terminal for the wire to be
crimped.
The dies are coated with oil to prevent rust and
corrosion. With this oil from the dies, particularly from
the crimping area. Instructions for the Battery Tool
1901343-[ ] are found in Instruction Sheet 408-10070.
2. Place the terminal in the stationary die as shown
in Figure 3.
NOTE
NOTE
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NOTE
NOTE
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Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters
[with inches in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for
reference only and are not drawn to scale.
Dies will not accommodate terminals with tongue widths
exceeding 11.91 mm [.469 in.].
3. Jog the ram by pulsing the trigger until the
moving die retains, but does not deform the
terminal.
2. INSTRUCTIONS
2.1. Die Insertion
4. Insert a stripped wire into the terminal until the
wire butts against the locator.
1. Pivot the latch arm away from the yoke to open
the crimping head.
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