Instruction Sheet
Hand Crimping Tools
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
408-1559
19 JUN 07
Rev P
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.
CERTI-CRIMP* Hand
Crimping Tool Ratchet
Control
Color Code for PIDG* and
PLASTI-GRIP* Products
Wire Size Range
Stamped Here
Color Code for
Sealed Splices
HAND CRIMPING TOOL PART NUMBERS
Insulation Crimp Adjustment
Pins in No. 3 Position
46121
47304
47386
47386-5
47387
47907-1
48518-2
69151-1
69454
169485
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers the Hand Crimping Tools
listed in Figure 1, which are used to crimp the
terminal types listed in Figure 2.
NOTE
Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters
[with inch-equivalent dimensions in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for identification only
and are not drawn to scale.
connectors to be applied, as listed in Figure 3. The
crimping tools may show more than one color code.
Check Figure 3 to be sure that the correct tool/
connector combination is being used.
For example, tool 47386 can be used to apply PIDG
terminals and splices with a yellow color code, as well
as spare wire caps with a red color code.
Figure 3 lists the number of dots (or rib) that appear
embossed on a crimped item when the connector is
crimped in the correct tooling.
The CERTI–CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control
ensures full crimping of terminals and splices. Once
engaged, the ratchet will not release until the tool
handles have been FULLY closed.
This controlled document is subject to change.
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Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 9,
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
(Figure 1)
The handles and label (if applicable) of the crimping
tools are color–coded to match the color coding of the
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