Instruction Sheet
Application and Maintenance for
Crimping Die Assemblies
58268-1 and 58268-2
408-9227
08 DEC 11 Rev C
2. DESCRIPTION
Moving Dies
(Crimpers)
Die Holding
Screw
Each die assembly consists of two stationary dies
(anvils) and two moving dies (crimpers) which when
closed form the crimping chamber. The stationary dies
feature a die holding screw and have the die assembly
part number marking. The moving dies also feature a
die holding screw and have the die assembly part
number, specific wire size, and terminal type
markings. See Figure 1.
Wire Size
Marking
The translucent color of the insulation on the terminal
indicates a specific wire range and must match the
wire size marking on the die assembly for crimping.
Refer to Figure 2.
Terminal Type
Markings
Wire
Barrel
Die Assembly
Part Number
Markings
Crimping
Chamber
Wire Strip
Length
3.96 [.156]
NOTE: Not to Scale
Stationary Dies
(Anvils)
Die Holding
Screw
WIRE
INSULATION
TERMINAL
CRIMPING
DIE ASSY
PART
SIZE
PART
Figure 1
COLOR
(AWG)
DIA (Max)
NUMBER
NUMBER
1. INTRODUCTION
22-18
16-14
3.43 [.135]
4.06 [.160]
520401-[ ]
520402-[ ]
Figure 2
Red
Blue
58268-1
58268-2
Crimping Die Assemblies 58268-1 and 58268-2 are
designed for use in the AUTO-PRO* Machine
818380-1 equipped with Applicator 818058-2. Each
die assembly, when installed in the machine, will crimp
Ultra-Fast Plus Fully Insulated FASTON* Terminals
520401-[ ] onto wire sizes No. 22-18 AWG (die
assembly -1) and terminals 520402-[ ] onto wire sizes
No. 16-14 AWG (die assembly -2).
3. DIE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
The anvils and crimpers can be installed and removed
from the machine by tightening or loosening the die
holding screws. Refer to 408-8092 for specific
instructions on die installation and removal.
These instructions provide specific information
regarding the die assemblies and applicable terminals.
For general performance of the machine, refer to 408-
9491, packaged with the machine. For specific
information on the applicator, refer to 408-8092.
To avoid personal injury, always disconnect
electrical and air supply before installing or
removing dies. Close lockout valve and apply lock
to prevent accidental cycling of machine.
DANGER
STOP
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric
NOTE
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures are not drawn to scale.
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Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 7,
REVISION SUMMARY.
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