Straight Action Hand Tool CAT-HT-179-2030-13

STS-M-179-2030-13

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Number

Wire Size

mm2 [AWG]

Insulation

Diameter

Strip

Length

Crimp

Height

CC79

0.05 [30]

0.74 [.029] - 0.89 [.035]

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0.08 [28]

0.81 [.032] - 0.97 [.038]

0.12 [26]

1.22 [.048] - 1.37 [.054]

0.20 [24]

1.35 [.053] - 1.50 [.059]

0.35 [22]

1.50 [.059] - 1.65 [.065]

0.50 [20]

1.68 [.066] - 1.83 [.072]

Figure 3

7. Crimp the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until

the ratchet mechanism cycle has been completed. Release

the handles to open the jaws.

8. Remove the crimped terminal from the terminal

locator by pulling on the wire.

9. Visually inspect the crimped terminal for proper

crimp location.

Damaged contacts should not be used. If a damaged contact

is evident, it should be cut from the wire and replaced with a

new one.

4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE

It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection pro-

gram be performed periodically to ensure dependable and

uniform terminations. Frequency of inspection depends on:

• The care, amount of use, and handling of the hand tool,

• The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt,

• Your own established standards.

The hand tool is inspected before being shipped; however,

it is recommended that the tool be inspected immediately

upon its arrival at your facility to ensure that the tool has not

been damaged during shipment.

4.1 DAILY MAINTENANCE

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a

clean brush, or soft, lint free cloth.

2. Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the

tool.

3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces

are protected with a thin coat of high quality machine oil.

Do not oil excessively. The tool was engineered for dura-

bility but like any other equipment it needs cleaning and

lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimp-

ing. Light oil (such as 30 weight automotive oil) used at the

oil points, every 1,000 crimps or 3 months, will significantly

enhance the tool life. See Figure 4.

4. Wipe excess oil from hand tool, particularly from crimp-

ing area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto

certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics

of an application.

5. When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to pre-

vent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies,

and store the tool in a clean, dry area.

Figure 4

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