Pistol Grip Hand Tool
System for IDCs
Fast Facts
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Terminates 28-16 AWG [0.08-1.2 mm
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]
wires
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No wire stripping needed for lower applied
cost
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Pistol grip (manual or air) or bench mount
(air or electric) power units
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Lightweight; easy to operate
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For prototypes or low- to medium-
volume production
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Small size; useful in confined work areas
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Interchangeable terminating heads:
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Pin and socket connectors
(AMPLIMITE HDE and MATE-N-LOK)
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Printed circuit board connectors
(AMPMODU, MT-6/MT-7, 2 mm CT,
and MTA)
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Category 5 connectors (CHAMP)
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Card edge connectors
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Most terminating heads can be rotated to
any angle
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Adjustment available for proper wire
insertion depth
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Most terminating heads automatically index
connectors to the next contact position, or
connectors can be advanced by hand to
any position
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Anti-backup pawl prevents connectors
from moving in the wrong direction
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Produced under a Quality Management
System certified to ISO 9001
The Pistol Grip Hand Tool System
uses interchangeable terminating
heads to apply a broad range of
TE IDC products. The basic tool
requires a pistol grip handle
assembly and a terminating head;
power-assist and bench mount
versions are available to suit your
specific needs.
This system is well suited for low-
to medium-volume production.
Simply order the standard or
extended-wear terminating heads
based on your anticipated needs.
Since most terminating heads can
be rotated to any angle, the opera-
tor can also tackle more difficult
terminations in confined work
areas.
The terminating force is provided
by a manual-, pneumatic- or elec-
tric-powered assembly. The wire
inserter, inside each head, pushes
the end of an unstripped wire into
the insulation displacement con-
tact. Then, most tools automatical-
ly index the connector to the next
contact. The tools offer precise
termination depth control.
For maximum productivity, a
bench mount power unit (pneu-
matic or electric) is recommended.
Optional feed tracks can increase
application rates further. Actual
production rate depends on the
IDC product, discrete wire or rib-
bon cable, and operator dexterity.
Technical Documents
Customer Manual
409-5746—Electric Power Unit
Instruction Sheets
408-6790—Pistol Grip Manual
Handle
Assembly
408-6789—Pistol Grip Pneumatic
Handle Assembly
408-9393—Bench Mount
Pneumatic Power Unit
Pistol Grip Hand Tool System
for Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDCs)
Pistol Grip Power Units
Pistol Grip Manual
Handle Assembly
Part Number 58074-1
A basic hand tool requires a
handle assembly and a termi-
nating head, ordered sepa-
rately, shown on page 4.
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Lightweight, easy to use
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Specifications
Length — 3.75 [95.2]
Width — 1.12 [28.6]
Height — 4.00 [101.6]
Grip Span — 2.50 [63.5] over
trigger/handle
Weight — 3.5 oz [99 g]
Cycle Time — 0.7 - 0.8 s
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Ratchet control will not
release cam trigger until it
is fully bottomed
Ratchet release
“U”-shaped key slides into
handle to hold interchange-
able heads securely
Material (handle) — Molded
nylon
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Pistol Grip Pneumatic
Handle Assembly
Part Number 58075-1
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Lightweight
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Specifications
Length — 4.88 [124]
Width — 1.13 [28.7]
Height — 6.00 [152]
Grip Span — 2.50 [63.5] over push-
button trigger/handle
Weight — 18 oz [510 g]
Air Pressure — 40 - 70 psi
[2.76 - 4.83 bar]
Air Supply Line (1) — 7 ft [2.13 m]
long, 3/16 [4.76] I.D. with 1/8 [3.18]
NPT fitting
Cycle Time — 0.7 - 0.8 s
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Power assist for less
operator effort
Push-button trigger
actuated
Quiet — 78 dB max.
“U”-shaped key slides into
handle to secure inter-
changeable heads
Material (handle) — Molded
nylon
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Bench Mount Power Units
Bench Mount
Pneumatic Power Unit
Part Number 58338-1
Assembly consists of a bench
mount with attached pneu-
matic power unit, a foot
switch, and two air lines
which connect the switch to
the power unit and the air
source to the switch.
Mounting hardware is not
included.
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Mounting bracket allows
interchangeable heads to
be pointed up or down to
suit operator
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Power assist for greater
productivity
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Actuated by foot switch
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Specifications
Outside Diameter — 1.62 [41.2]
Length — 5.00 [127]
Height — 7.00 [178]
Weight — 2 lb [0.91 kg]
Air Pressure — 40 - 70 psi
[2.76 - 4.83 bar]
Air Lines (2) — 7 ft [2.13 m] long,
3/16 [4.76] I.D. with 1/8 [3.18]
NPT fitting
Cycle Time — 0.7 - 0.8 s
Application Rates (Typ.) —
600 terminations per hr;
1 100 terminations per hr with optional
Loose-Piece Feed Track; and
1 250 terminations per hr with optional
Tape (Reel) Feed Track (when produc-
ing 6 in [15 cm] jumpers, one
4-pos. MTA-100 connector each end,
discrete wire)
Notes:
1. Interchangeable terminating heads must be ordered separately, see page 4.
2. Loose-piece or tape (reel) feed track accessories are available, see page 3.
Key retains heads, or heads
and feed tracks
Pistol Grip Hand Tool System
for Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDCs)
Bench Mount Power Units
(Continued)
Bench Mount
Electric Power Unit
Part Number 931800-1
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Portable, compact
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Low noise
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Semiautomatic operation
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Foot pedal actuated
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Feed track options
Notes:
1. Interchangeable terminating heads must be
ordered separately, see page 4.
2. Loose-piece, tube or tape (reel) feed track
accessories are available, see below.
Specifications
Length — 14 [356]
Width — 7 [178]; 22 [559] with
feed track
Height — 10 [254]
Weight — 12 lb [5.44 kg]
Electrical Requirements — 120 VAC,
60 Hz, single phase, 2 A
Cycle Time — 0.5 s
Application Rates (Typ.) —
900 terminations per hr;
1 100 terminations per hr with optional
Loose-Piece Feed Track; and
1 250 terminations per hr with optional
Tape (Reel) Feed Track (when produc-
ing 6 in [15 cm] jumpers, one 4-pos.
MTA-100 connector each end, discrete
wire)
Accessories for Bench Mount Power Units
Loose-Piece, Tube or
Tape Feed Track Options
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No special setup required
Connectors load easily into
feed track
Simple, spring-loaded push-
er feeds connectors into
head
Power Units shown for size
reference only
Terminating Head,
Tape Feed Track and Base
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Terminating Head and
Loose-Piece Feed Track
Terminating Head, Tube Feed
Track and Seating Station
Part Numbers
TE
IDC Product
Terminating Head and
Loose-Piece Feed Track
Terminating Head,
Tape Feed Track and Base
Terminating Head, Tube Feed Track,
and Seating Station
for Electric Power Unit Only
856675-1
(Instruction Sheet 408-9759)
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AMPMODU MTE Connectors
MTA
Closed-End
Receptacles
MTA-100
MTA-156
—
933567-1
(Instruction Sheet 408-9435)
933568-1
(Instruction Sheet 408-9466)
—
853546-1 and 853542-1 (Base)
(Instruction Sheet 408-9636)
853547-1 and 853542-1 (Base)
(Instruction Sheet 408-9637)
Pistol Grip Hand Tool System
for Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDCs)
Bench Mount Power Units
(Continued)
Product Facts
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Specifications
Length — 3.18 to 3.62 [80.8 to 91.9]
Width — 1.00 to 2.62 [25.4 to 66.6]
Height — 1.12 to 2.62 [28.4 to 66.6]
Weight — 3 to 12 oz [85 to 340 g]
Note:
Contact the Technical Support
Center at
1-800-522-6752
for more
information.
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Most fit all pistol grip and
bench mount power units
Terminate unstripped wire
Align and hold connectors
in place for each termina-
tion
Most heads automatically
advance connectors after
each termination
Product
Family
Catalog
Number*
TE
Terminating Head
Terminating Head with
Manual Handle Assembly
Only
Instruction
Sheet
Pin and Socket
Connectors
82068
82181
65816
Subminiature D HDE-20
Plugs and Receptacles
(AMPLIMITE)
Commercial MATE-N-LOK
4 Circuit Socket Assembly (Plug)
608868-1
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MT
MTE**
Female
Male
Female
Male
58063-2
231894-1
58062-1
58336-1
58395-1
58418-1
58419-1
58420-1
58421-2
58372-1
58246-1
58246-2***
58246-3
(for ribbon cable or discrete wire)
58442-1
58644-1
Mass-Insertion (2-12 pos.)
58638-1
58247-1
58247-2***
58247-3
(for ribbon cable or discrete wire)
58443-1
58646-1
Mass-Insertion (2-8 pos.)
58061-1
58082-1
58585-1
122533-1
408-9414
408-3186
408-9085
408-9359
408-9472
408-9557
408-9574
408-9575
408-4115
408-9426
408-6929
408-9379
408-4147
408-9603
Pending
408-4358
408-6930
408-9380
408-4146
408-9607
Pending
408-6794
408-6795
408-4191
408-4074
AMPMODU
Interconnection
MT-6/MT-7
Connector
System
MT-6
Connectors
MT-7
Connectors
124799
58577-1
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58582-1
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—
—
—
—
58579-1
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—
82183
2 mm CT (Common Termination)
Connector System —
MT Receptacles
Closed-End
Receptacles**
Printed Circuit
Board Connectors
MTA-100
Feed-Through
Receptacles
Posted
(Closed-End)
Closed-End
Receptacles**
and
Quad Connectors**
—
58645-1
Mass-Insertion (2-12 pos.)
58639-1
58580-1
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—
—
58647-1
Mass-Insertion (2-8 pos.)
—
—
58633-1
58568-1
82056
MTA
(Mass Termination
Assemblies)
MTA-156
Feed-Through
Receptacles
Card-Edge
(Closed-End)
Posted (Closed-End)
Miscellaneous
Connectors
Networking/Premises
Cabling Connectors
124344
82164
CHAMP Category 5
Connectors
AMP Communications Outlet
Card Edge Connector Kits
*See catalog for a complete listing of part numbers each terminating head will apply.
***Extended-wear terminating head.
**Feed Track Accessories shown on page 3.
Catalog
296176
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