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Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

Hand Crimping Tools 46673, 46673-1, and 46988 are used to crimp high-temperature and heat-resistant

STRATO-THERM terminals and splices onto wire sizes 22 through 14 AWG.

NOTE

All dimensions on this document are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for

identification only and are not drawn to scale.

Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION

Each hand tool features an indenter crimping jaw, an anvil crimping jaw, locator, two insulation crimping

adjustment pins, and a CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control. The hand tool has the wire size

marked on the BACK side of the tool. The locator positions the terminal or splice between the crimping jaws.

The insulation crimping adjustment pins are used to regulate the crimp height of the insulation barrel sleeve.

The hand tool ratchet ensures full crimping of the terminal. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the

tool handles have been FULLY closed. See Figure 1.

NOTE

The crimping jaws bottom before the CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control releases. This design feature ensures

maximum electrical and tensile performance of the crimp. Do NOT re-adjust the ratchet.

3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

1. Strip the wire using the recommended strip-length dimensions provided in Figure 2.

TOOL

WIRE

SIZE (AWG)

INSULATION RANGE

STRIP LENGTH

46673

22-16

2.67-3.56 [.105-.140]

5.16-5.94 [.203-.234]

46673-1

1.29-3.56 [.051-.140]

46988

16-14

3.05-4.32 [.120-.170]

Figure 2

PROPER USE GUIDELINES

Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use and low

volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.

Hand Crimping Tools 46673,

46673-1, and 46988 for

STRATO-THERM* Terminals

Back Side of Tool

Wire Size Marking

Indenter Crimping Jaw

CERTI-CRIMP* Hand

Crimping Tool Ratchet

Control

Anvil Crimping Jaw

Locator

Insulation Crimping

Adjustment Pins