Instruction Sheet
Crimping Dies 68312-1
and 68313-1 for
SOLISTRAND* Terminals
408-2674
31 MAY 13 Rev A
1. INTRODUCTION
2.1. Die Installation
This instruction sheet provides instructions on product
application and a maintenance and inspection
procedure for crimping dies 68312-1 and 68313-1
used in machine 68250-1.
1. Refer to the table in Figure 1 and select the die
number for the wire size being used. Wire size
displayed on dies must match wire size stamped
under terminal tongue.
These dies crimp SOLISTRAND terminals on solid or
stranded copper wire sizes 8 and 6.
2. TURN OFF MAIN POWER SWITCH, disconnect
machine from power supply.
Dies are coated with preservative to prevent rust and
corrosion. Wipe preservative from dies, particularly
from crimping surfaces.
3. Remove front applicator guard, then depress
terminal extractor, (see Figure 2), and pivot it away
from crimping die holder.
Section 2 of this publication, “INSTRUCTIONS”,
provides personal safety, die installation and wire
preparation information. Section 3 features a terminal
and splice “CRIMP INSPECTION” procedure.
Section 4 contains a “MAINTENANCE AND
INSPECTION PROCEDURE” which will enable you to
establish and maintain a die certification program.
4. With tape release lever “up”, insert moving
(upper) die into die holder and tighten holding
screw. See Figure 2.
5. Insert stationary (lower) die into die holder and
tighten holding screw. See Figure 2.
6. Pivot terminal extractor to vertical position and
reinstall applicator guard.
For further instructions relative to the machine, tooling
adjustment, tape loading, etc., refer to instructions
packaged with the machine.
7. Lower tape release lever.
8. Connect machine to power supply and turn on
main power switch.
NOTE
NOTE
i
Dimensions are in metric units with [inches in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for reference only and are
not drawn to scale.
Holding
Screw
Moving Die
Holder
Moving
Die
2. INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
Avoid personal injury. Always disconnect machine from
power supply when performing adjustments, die
installation or removal, and machine maintenance.
Always keep guards and covers in place during normal
machine operation.
Moving
Die
Tape
Release
Lever
Stationary
Die
Holding
Screw
Stationary
Die Holder
Terminal
Extractor
Stationary
Die
Figure 2
2.2. Die Removal
STRIP LENGTH
WIRE
SIZE
DIE PART
NUMBER
1. TURN OFF MAIN POWER SWITCH, disconnect
machine from power supply.
MIN
MAX
8
6
68312-1
68313-1
8.33 [.328]
9.93 [.391]
9.12 [.359]
10.72 [.422]
2. Remove front applicator guard, then depress
terminal extractor and pivot it away from crimping
die holder.
Figure 1
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