Instruction Sheet
PIDG* STRATO-THERM*
Terminal Crimping Dies
408-10039
01 JUL 16 Rev D
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Crimping Dies 576711, 576714, 576715, 576716, 576720, 576723, 576742
Die Holding Screw
Color Code
Color Code
Stationary Die
Die Holding Screw
Insulation Adjustment Spacers
Moving Die
(Shown in Position 3)
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
The terminal crimping dies listed in Figure 1 are designed to be used with hand tool 69710-1 to crimp PIDG
STRATO-THERM terminals onto wire sizes 24 through 10 AWG. Refer to instruction sheet 408-2095 for
information concerning the hand tool. For other compatible tooling, call the number at the bottom of this page.
Reasons for re-issue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DIE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
1. Position the stationary die in the stationary die holder and the moving die in the moving die holder of
the tool. Turn each die holding screw just enough to hold the dies in place. Do not tighten the screws.
2. Position a terminal and wire in the dies as described in steps 1 through 3 of Section 3, then close the
tool handles until the dies bottom.
3. Tighten both the die holding screws while dies are bottomed.
NOTE
Check die alignment and tighten the die holding screws at least twice daily.
4. Continue to close the tool handles until the ratchet control releases. Allow the handles to open, then
remove the terminal.
5. To remove the dies, loosen the die holding screws.
3. CRIMPING
1. Strip the wire to the dimension provided in Figure 2.
2. Place the terminal in the stationary die as shown in Figure 3, then close the tool handles until the
terminal is held firmly in place.
NOTE
These dies will not accommodate a terminal having a tongue width exceeding 11.91 mm [.469 in.].
3. Insert the stripped wire into the terminal insulation barrel until the wire butts against the locator.
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