Crimping stops

Special tools required  :

• 0 494 159
• 0 496 849
• 0 496 833
• 2 407 379
• 61 4 320
• 61 4 340
• 61 0 210
• 61 0 220
• 61 0 230

Necessary preliminary work  :

• OPENING CONTACTS AND LOCKS OF DIFFERENT CONNECTOR SYSTEMS .
• CUTTING CABLES TO LENGTH AND STRIP INSULATION 

1. Crimping of NanoMQS stops (only G11; G12)  :

   Crimping of NanoMQS contacts (MQS).

   • Special tool handle 0 494 159 or 0 496 849
   • Special tool (die-plate) 0 496 833
   • Stripping tool2 407 379
2. Crimping of stops up to 2.5 mm ²  :

   Crimping MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM CONTACTS (MQS) .

   • Special tool 61 4 320

   Crimping MICRO POWER QUADLOCK CONTACTS (MPQ) .

   • Special tool 61 4 320

   Crimping miscellaneous stop parts up to 2.5 mm ²  :

   • Special tool 61 4 340 (up to 03/2010 SWZ 61 4 328)
3. Crimping of stops above 2.5 mm2  :

   Crimping load current contacts (LSK 8).

   • Special tool 61 0 210

   Crimping SLK 2.8.

   • Special tool 61 0 220

   Crimping double spring contact (DFK 40)

   Crimping MAK 8

   • Special tool 61 0 230

Checking crimping  :

Check insulation crimping (8) and wire crimp (9) against following illustrations to ensure crimps are correctly located.

Fig 1: Checking Insulation Crimping And Wire Crimp

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Correct crimping  :

Visible conductor end (10).

Visible insulation end (11).

Fig 2: Identifying Visible Insulation End And Visible Conductor End (Correct Crimping)

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Incorrect crimping  :

Conductor end (10) inserted too far.

Insulation end (11) in wire crimp.

If necessary, repeat crimping with a new contact.

Fig 3: Incorrect Crimping (Conductor End Inserted Too Far)

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Incorrect crimping  :

Conductor end (10) not visible.

Insulation end (11) not visible.

If necessary, repeat crimping with a new contact.

Fig 4: Incorrect Crimping (Conductor End Not Visible)

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