960-702-170-000
Instruction Sheet
IS-960S
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorder can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. NorComp hand
tools are intended for the occasional use and low volume applications. NorComp offers a wide selection of
powered application equipment for extended use, production operations
.
DMC
30-28
AWG
26
AWG
HAND TOOL
960-702-170-000
CONTACT
SIZE RANGE
(AWG)
30-26
WIRE
INSULATION DIAMETER
Max in. [mm]
0.040 [1.02]
STRIP LENGTH
in. [mm]
0.094 [2.38]
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
NorComp 960-702-170-000 Hand Tool Assembly
consists of Die Assembly and Hand Tool Frame.
2. DESCRIPTION
The tool features a tool frame with a stationary jaw
and handle, moving jaw, and moving handle. The
tool frame holds a die assembly with two crimping
chambers.
The die assembly features a wire anvil, insulation
anvil, wire crimper, and insulation crimper.
NOTE:
Use crimp section “A” for 30-28 AWG wire
Use crimp section “B” for 26 AWG wire
CAUTION
Read these instructions thoroughly
before crimping any contacts.
NorComp, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
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Tool
Stationary
Jaw
W Strip
ire
Length
5. Holding the wire in place, squeeze the tool
handles together until ratchet releases.
Allow tool handles to open and remove
crimped contact.
4. CRIMP PULL TEST
W & Insulation
ire
should be visible in
Inspection W
indow
1. Refer
to
Section
3,
CRIMPING
PROCEDURE, and crimp the contact
accordingly to achieve pull test in Figure 3.
Figure 2
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Strip the wire to the length indicated, taking care not
to nick or cut the wire strands. Select an applicable
contact and identify the appropriate crimping
chamber according to the wire size markings on the
tool.
Refer to Figure 2, and proceed as follows:
WIRE SIZE
Max AWG
30
28
26
TEST PULL
lb.
2
4
6
Figure 3
5. CRIMP ADJUSTMENT
1. Hold the tool so that the front is facing you.
Squeeze tool handles together and allow
them to open fully.
2. Insert the contact (mating end first) into the
hole in the locator which corresponds with
the appropriate crimping chamber. Make
sure that the open “U” of the wire barrel and
insulation barrel face the stationary jaw.
1. See Manufacturers data sheet supplied with
hand tool.
6. DAILY MAINTENANCE
Properly crimped terminals are controlled by the
following
maintenance
and
inspection
procedures.
1. Clean all dust, dirt, moisture and other
foreign matter from the crimp jaws that could
damage the crimp area of the dies.
DO NOT immerse tool in cleaning solution
2. The pivot pin and ratcheted pawl-bearing
surface should be lubricated to ensure a
smooth operation.
DO NOT spray oil into tool to lubricate
3. When storing the tool, close the handles
until the ratchet pawl is about to be released
from the tooth of the ratchet. This will help
prevent the dies from being damaged.
CAUTION
Make sure that both sides of the
contact insulation barrel are started
evenly into the crimping chamber.
Do NOT attempt to crimp an
improperly positioned contact.
3. Hold the contact in position, and squeeze
the tool handles together until ratchet
engages sufficiently to hold the contact in
position. Do NOT deform insulation barrel
or wire barrel.
4. Insert stripped wire into contact insulation
and wire barrels until wire and insulation are
visible in inspection window, as shown in
Figure 2.
NorComp, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
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Instruction Sheet
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7. VISUAL INSPECTION
The crimping dies should be inspected on a
regular basis to ensure that they have not
become worn or damaged.
1. Clean tool die area with solvent or brush.
DO NOT immerse tool in cleaning solution
2. Check crimp area of die for damages.
3. If tool jams or locks, check the ratchet for
dirt and lubrication.
8. CARE OF TOOL
There is virtually no maintenance required. However,
it is a good practice to keep indenter tips free of
residual color band deposits and other debris. A
small wire brush may be used for this purpose.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU
DO NOT:
immerse tool in cleaning solution
spray oil into tool to lubricate
attempt to disassemble tool or make repairs
THIS IS A PRECISION HAND CRIMPING TOOL
AND SHOULD BE HANDLED AS SUCH
NorComp, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
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10-03-13
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Date Printed 10/3/2013
