Why Use of APP
®
Recommended Crimp Tooling is so Important
APP
®
connectors are designed to achieve the highest levels of durability, reliability, and performance as shown on the connector
data sheets. Crimp tooling is a critical link between the designed performance of an APP
®
connector and the realization of
that performance by our customers.
As part of the connector design and testing process, APP
®
recommends a limited number of crimp solutions that have proven
to deliver the intended connector performance in a process that is repeatable. Only these solutions tested by APP
®
are listed
in the conditions of acceptability from safety agencies such as UL, CSA, and TUV.
Use of tooling solutions not tested by APP
®
can affect not only performance but safety agency approvals. Problems attributable
to use of tools not recommended by APP
®
include:
Electrical and Thermal
• High electrical resistance
• Failure to realize designed current and
voltage carrying capability
• Overheating
• Melting of connector housings
Mechanical
• Contacts not able to fit inside connector housings.
• Contacts not seated properly in connector housings
causing: shorts, intermittent circuits, abnormally high
or low mating and unmating force, & low retention
force of the contact in the housing.
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| 1387G1 & G2 Pneumatic Bench Tools |
Versatile & heavy duty tools manufactured by Pico Tools, use fixed depth dies and spring bottom locators designed specifically to
crimp APP
®
contacts. Dies and locators are not interchangeable between the 1387G1 and the 1387G2. These pneumatic full cycle
tools operate on clean and dry shop air pressures of 80 – 125 psi (5 – 8.6 BAR). See connector family tooling charts at the end
of each section for the specific dies and locators recommended for crimping each contact. Dies and locators are available from
Pico Tools for a variety of other terminal types including lugs, insulated terminals, and a variety of turned pin and socket contacts.
1387G1:
#12 – 2/0 (4 – 70 mm²)
Pico Tools Model 400-BHD
Compatible with M22520/23
dies and locators
1387G2:
#12 – 250 mcm (4 – 120 mm²)
Pico Tools Model: 500-D
Locator
Die
1387G1
1387G2
Locator
Die
1391G1:
Foot Pedal Control
TA0002:
Air regulator / filter for pneumatic tools.
Keeps air clean and dry for long lasting tool
performance. Dial knob adjusts air pressure
going to the tool.
TA0002
1391G1
| 1368 Series Hydraulic Tools|
The dieless 4 indent head crimps full cycle until a minimum hydraulic pressure is reached. Good for crimping nearly all APP
®
contacts for wire sizes #4 – 4/0, 300mcm. The dieless system offers a highly flexible crimping system that does not require the
purchase of separate dies and locators. Pressure based crimp depth allows these tools to be adapted to a broad range of large
wire crimping needs including lugs, ring terminals, and splices.
1368:
Hubbell VC7-SP dieless 4 indent tool with attached manual
hydraulic pump. Tool includes a custom turret locator for positioning
of APP
®
PP120, PP180, SB
®
120, SB
®
175, SB
®
350 contacts. The
innovative design provides two separate crimp positions for the
PP180, SB
®
175 and SB
®
350 contacts. Both the tool and locator
ship in black plastic carrying cases.
1368-NL:
Manufactured by DMC to APP
®
specifications, this 4 indent
head with attached manual hydraulic pump offers the same crimping
performance as the 1368, but with the cost savings of not having a
custom turret locator. Includes black plastic carrying case.
1368-B:
The same 4 indent head as the 1368-NL is mounted to a
battery powered tool for effortless crimping. Includes 2 lithium-ion
batteries and charger as well as a black plastic carrying case.
Charger is for 120V AC. Contact customer service for chargers
compatible with alternate voltages.
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| 1309 Series Hand Tools|
High quality hand tools are designed for crimping #6 – 20 AWG (13.3 – 0.52 mm²) wires for Powerpole
®
, SB
®
, SBS
®
, and SBE
®
/ SBO
®
connectors. The extra long bright yellow handles provide significant crimping force while minimizing operator fatigue.
Full cycle ratchet mechanism makes sure every crimp is fully completed. All tools except 1309G4 include a plastic locator piece
that ensures proper positioning of the contacts for crimping.
1309G2:
For crimping PP15/45 loose piece
strip contacts and individual contacts.
#16 – 20 AWG (1.3 – 0.5 mm²)
#12 – 20 AWG (3.3 – 1.3 mm²)
1309G3:
For crimping PP15/45 loose piece strip
contacts from #10 – 16 AWG (5.3 – 1.3 mm²)
1309G6:
For crimping PP15/45 loose piece strip
contacts from #10 – 14 AWG (6.0 – 2.1 mm²)
including high strand count superflex wires.
1309G8:
Includes 1 tool frame with the appropriate
dies and locators to make the 1309G2, 1309G3, and
1309G6 tools. Dies and locators are color coded for
easy identification and pairing. This combination
allows the entire PP15/45 contact range to be
crimped with one tool kit.
1309G4:
For crimping PP75, SB
®
50, SBE
®
80, SBO
®
60,
and SBS
®
50-75 power contacts. No locator included,
follow crimp positioning specifications in assembly
instructions. Tool is also used for crimping EBC
auxiliary contacts.
Upper Die
Locator
Lower Die
Open Barrel Contact
End of locator.
To far out
from locator.
Closed Barrel Contact
End of locator.
To far out
from locator.
Correct
Not Correct
Tool
1309G2
1309G3
1309G6
1309G8
1309G4
Correct
Kit
1310G2
1310G3
1310G6
1310G8
1310G4
Not Correct
Die & Locator Replacement Kits:
| PM1000G1 Hand Tool |
Versatile 4 indent hand tool with built in multi-position turret locator. Adjustable indenter depth features
0.01 mm adjustment increments to define the perfect crimp depth for wire sizes 10 – 26 AWG (6 – 0.14
mm²). Full cycle ratchet mechanism makes sure every crimp is fully completed. Use to crimp PowerMod
®
contacts used as auxiliaries in SBS
®
75X and the 1x4 Auxiliary Connector as well as a wide range of
other turned contacts including those for Power Drawer
®
and PPMX.
| Mil-Spec Hand & Bench Tools |
Manual hand tools and pneumatic bench tools are available in this tool series. The hand and pneumatic tools both use
the same turret locators designed specifically for APP
®
contacts. The interchangeable nature of the turret locators allow
easy upgrades from prototyping to production volumes. All tools feature adjustable indenter depths to cover #12 through
26 AWG (3.3 – 0.25 mm²) capability. Full cycle mechanism makes sure every crimp is fully completed. See tooling charts
at the end of each connector section for the appropriate turret locator part numbers.
TM0001:
Rugged hand tool is qualified to MIL-DTL-22520/1.
DMC Model AF8. Accessories shown are purchased separately.
TP0001:
Pneumatic full cycle bench tool operates on clean and
dry shop air pressures of 80 – 120 psi (5 – 8.3 BAR). This DMC
model WA27F is compatible with optional bench mount and foot
pedal control to increase operator speed and efficiency.
TA0001:
Foot pedal control for TP0001
TA0002:
Air regulator / filter for pneumatic tools. Keeps air clean
and dry for long lasting tool performance. Dial knob adjusts air
pressure going to the tool.
TA0003:
Adjustable bench mount for TP0001
TM0001
TA0001
TA0002
TP0001
TA0003
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| Press and Applicator Tools |
Press and Applicator tooling is available for high volume automated or semi-automated crimp termination of APP® reeled contacts
for up to #10 AWG or 6 mm². All applicators have been designed to meet or exceed UL requirements. See connector family
tooling charts at the end of each section for the specific press, air feed kit, and applicator recommended for crimping each contact.
APP Part Number
TD0101
TD0102
TE0102
TE0101
Description
Applicator for PP15/45 #10-20 AWG Contacts
Applicator for PP15/45 #10-14 AWG Super Flex Contacts
Press for Mini-Style Applicators 230V
Press for Mini-Style Applicators 115V
“TE” Part numbers
“TD” part numbers
| Crimping Technical Reference |
Crimping, Soldering, and Assembly Best Practices. Instructions for proper assembly are available for each connector
and should be followed. These best practices are for reference only.
Stripping Wire Insulation
Problems with cable harness and connector systems often begin with improper or accidental cutting of wire strands when stripping
wire insulation. Each strand is important, and all of them must be included in the contact barrel to avoid unnecessary hot spots
during later operation. When removing insulation, position a sharp blade at a right angle and apply a steady controlled pressure
cutting only the cable insulation and not the copper wire strands. Wires should be stripped to the lengths specified in the specific
connector assembly instruction.
Cleaning Copper Wire
Copper oxide, a non-conductive material accumulates on copper wires exposed to oxygen and moisture. Aged and badly
tarnished copper wire needs to be thoroughly cleaned to realize the rated performance of the connector and wire. Heavy
oxidation can be scraped off with a stiff wire brush that penetrates the entire bundle and cleans every strand. For light
surface oxidation a 3M Scotch Bright™ pad is recommended. The wires are ready for insertion into the contact barrel
when they are burnished to their original bright copper finish. Contact barrels are lined with silver or tin plating to assure
consistently high conductivity which will be reduced if the barrel is crimped around aged or tarnished wire.
Crimping
APP
®
connectors are designed to achieve the highest levels of durability, reliability, and performance as shown on the connector
data sheets. Crimp tooling is a critical link between the designed performance of an APP
®
connector and the realization of that
performance by our customers.
As part of the connector design and testing process, APP
®
recommends a limited number of crimp solutions that have proven to
deliver the intended connector performance in a process that is repeatable. Only these solutions tested by APP
®
are listed in the
conditions of acceptability from safety agencies such as UL, CSA, and TUV.
Use of tooling solutions not tested by APP
®
can affect not only performance but also safety agency approvals. Problems attributable
to use of tools not recommended by APP
®
include:
Electrical and Thermal
• High electrical resistance
• Failure to realize designed current and voltage carrying capability
• Overheating
• Melting of connector housings
Mechanical
• Contacts not able to fit inside connector housings.
• Contacts not seated properly in connector housings causing: shorts, intermittent circuits, abnormally high or low mating and
unmating force, & low retention force of the contact in the housing
Soldering
The alternative to crimping is to solder all cable strands within the contact barrel. When using an open flame, make sure that you
are not in an area where explosive gasses are present. The right proportion of solder is essential if this procedure is employed.
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Use a quality 60/40 solder (60 percent tin, 40 percent lead) in wire form with a rosin flux core. Cable strands should be separately
fluxed with rosin paste, and the contact should be held in a vise with the barrel end facing up. Apply heat to the outside of the barrel
while the solder flows in beside the wire strands.
Here are some things to avoid when soldering:
A. Don’t use too much solder, to the point that it flows out of the contact barrel.
B. Don’t allow flux or solder on the outside of the contact. This will interfere with contact mounting within the installation or
with the contact connection to a mating connector.
C. Don’t overheat and cause excessive solder to “wick” up into the cable and stiffen it. This could interfere with contact
flexibility when connectors are mated.
D. Don’t solder when contact is in the connector housing. Solder away from the housing and then insert the contact into the
housing after it has cooled.
NOTE: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requires the use of a cable clamp for soldered connections to unsupported wires.
| Determining If A Good Crimp Has Been Made |
1. Assure the correct wire size and type is used for
the specific contact being crimped.
2. Follow the assembly instructions for the connector.
Special attention should be paid to wire preparation
and stripping.
3. Use the correct application tooling as recommended
by Anderson Power Products
®
(tool, die, & locator).
4. Make several crimps for testing, and record crimp
dimensions in both “x” and “y” planes.
5. Test the electrical resistance across a mated pair
of connectors to the standard of the information
provided on the data sheet.
a. The electrical resistance values should be
similar to (or less than) what we publish for
that connector in our catalogs. Please
see the “Avg. Mated Contact Resistance”
on the data sheet for the specific
connector.
6. Test the pull out strength per the table to the right.
a. To achieve the electrical performance
published in our literature the pull out values
at minimum should meet the UL 486A values
for the wire size being used. The first column
(lower value) pull out is the minimum per
UL486A. The second column is what APP
tries to achieve when designing our crimp
solutions. Any force within this range is
acceptable.
Wire Size
AWG or MCM
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
Lbf
Contact Retention
Force Range
8 - 12
13 - 16
20 - 30
30 - 40
50 - 60
70 - 85
80 - 125
90 - 180
100 - 200
140 - 280
160 - 320
180 - 360
200 - 400
250 - 500
300 - 600
350 - 700
450 - 775
500 - 800
550 - 800
kgf
Contact Retention
Force Range
3.6 - 5.4
5.9 - 7.3
9.1 - 13.6
13.6 - 18.1
22.7 - 27.2
31.8 - 38.6
36.3 - 56.7
40.8 - 81.6
45.4 - 90.7
63.5 - 127
72.3 - 145.1
81.6 - 163.3
90.7 - 181.4
113.4 - 226.8
136.1 - 272.2
158.8 - 317.5
204.1 - 351.5
226.8 - 362.9
249.5 - 362.9
7. If crimps are within electrical and mechanical specifications then the crimp dimensions are suitable to be used as a secondary
inspection criteria.
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