Connector Tooling Guide - AeroElectric Connection

CUSTOM APPLICATION &CONTACT RETENTION TEST TOOLSDANIELSMANUFACTURINGCORPORATION®CUSTOM APPLICATIONCRIMP TOOLS(GMT SERIES)DMC supplies Custom applicationcrimp tools for numerousapplications; particularly openbarrel, stamped and formedcontacts. Usually they are suppliedcomplete with a locator, a positivewire stop and contoured crimpcavities. These elements arepermanently affixed to a reliablehandle assembly which incorporatesa precision cycle controlledratchet and automatic openingspring assist handles. A positivestop precludes the possibilityof overcrimping.We encourage connector/contact suppliers as well as usersto consult DMC concerningstandard or custom versions ofthe GMT Series Crimp Tools.CONTACT RETENTIONTEST TOOLSThe quality assurance testmost often overlooked is retention(proper seating of contacts). Thisimportant test can now be performedsimply and in a matter ofseconds with the DMC retentiontesting tool in the following manner:1. With the connector held stationary,the tester’s tip is mated witheach contact individually.2. A pushing force is applied in-linewith the contact.3. When the indicator band reachesthe body of the tool, the testforce has been obtained.TOOL PIN RANGE LBS.HT250-1 1.5 THRU 3 0HT250-2 3.2 THRU 5.5HT250-3 4.0 THRU 8.0HT250-4 7.0 THRU 18.0HT250-5 17.0 THRU 25.0HT250-6 24.0 THRU 40.0Notice: The above part numbers apply toretention tools only (less tips). All tips mustbe purchased under separate part no.PAGE 69© COPYRIGHT 2003 DANIELS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION