Instruction Sheet
Crimping Die Assemblies
90240-2, 90248-2, and 90280-1
408-7563
14 MAR 11 Rev B
Moving
Die
Die
Holding
Screw
Floating
Crimper
PIDG* FASTON*
Terminal
Wire
Barrel
Wire Strip
Length
(See Table)
Assembly
Screw
Saddle
Insulation
Barrel
AMP -TAPETRONIC*
Machine 69875
Die
Holding
Screw
Conductor
Insulation
Stationary
Die
NOTE: Not to Scale
TERMINAL
WIRE
DIE
ASSEMBLY
PART NUMBER
(TAPE MOUNTED)
INSULATION
COLOR
RANGE
(AWG)
STRIP LENGTH
+0.41 [.016]
INSULATION
DIA (Max)
SERIES
NUMBER
60894--2
61048--2
61060--2
90248--2
.110
.250
Clear
22 -- 18
5.56 [.219]
2.54 [.100]
6.35 [.250]
90240--2
90280--1
42844--3
61198--4
Green
Yellow
14 -- 12
12 -- 10
8.74 [.344]
7.14 [.281]
Figure 1
screw. The moving die has a die holding screw and a
saddle with an assembly screw, and it is marked to
indicate the wire range crimped.
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers die assemblies that are
used to crimp PIDG FASTON Terminals. Refer to
Figure 1 for appropriate die assembly and terminal
combinations. The dies and terminals are color coded
to indicate accepted wire range. The dies fit into the
AMP--TAPETRONIC Machine 69875. Refer to
Customer Manual 409--1993.
3. DIE INSTALLATION
Prepare the machine to receive dies according to the
instructions in 409--1993 under “Die Replacement”,
and proceed as follows:
All dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters
NOTE
[with inch equivalents provided in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for identification only
and are not drawn to scale.
1. Position the moving die into the upper crimping
area of the machine and finger tighten the holding
screw.
Read these instructions carefully and completely
before crimping any terminals.
2. Position the stationary die into the lower
crimping area of the machine and start the holding
screw, but do not tighten it.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
3. Hand cycle the machine until the dies bottom
against each other. Tighten both holding screws.
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
Each die assembly consists of a stationary die and a
moving die. The stationary die has a die holding
Re--assemble and adjust the machine, again following
the instructions provided in 409--1993.
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