Application
Specification
114-20021
Rev. D12
FASTIN-FASTON* Connectors, .110”, .250”, .312” & .375” srs.
TAB & RECEPTACLE CONTACTS
1.
SCOPE
This specification covers the requirements for application of .110”, .250”, .312” and .375” series FASTIN-
FASTON* Tab & Receptacle contacts. These requirements are applicable to automatic machine crimping
tools.
For specific wire and insulation ranges relative to the products covered in this specification, see Figure 4.
1.1
Reference Specification
For applicable performance requirements, see AMP Product Specification 108-20020.
2.
NOMENCLATURE
Figure 1
3.
CRIMP AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Wire Preparation
A-
Strip Length:
Insulation shall be stripped as indicated in Figure 4.
B-
Workmanship:
Reasonable care shall be taken not to nick, scrape or cut any strands during the
stripping operation.
3.2
Carrier Cutoff Tab and Burr.
A-
Cutoff Tab:
Cutoff tab shall not exceed .015.
B-
Burr:
Burr on cutoff shall not exceed .005.
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DR.
H. YAALI
This specification is a controlled
document.
DATE APVD
30 AUGUST 2001
C. TARTARI
This information is confidential and is
disclosed to you on condition that no
further disclosure is made by you to other
than AMP personnel without written
authorization from AMP Italia.
DATE
30 AUGUST 2001
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FTEC174 rev. 2 - July 99
114-20021
3.3
Barrel Crimp.
A-
Crimp Dimensions and Type:
Crimp height, width and type shall be as shown in Figure 4.
B-
Wire Barrel Flash:
Shall not exceed .005.
C-
Wire Barrel Seam:
Shall be completely closed and there shall be no evidence of loose wire
strands or wire strands visible in the seam.
D-
Bellmouth:
(1) Rear bellmouth length shall be .010-.030.
(2) Front bellmouth length shall be .005-.025.
E-
Conductor location:
(1) End of the wire shall be flush with the front end of the wire barrel or extend .030 maximum
after crimping.
(2) (2) Both insulation and conductor shall be visible between the insulation barrel and wire
barrel. Care shall be taken not to allow insulation to be crimped in the wire barrel.
3.4
Insulation Barrel Crimp.
A-
Crimp Dimensions and Type:
Crimp width and type shall be as shown in Figure 4.
B-
Workmanship:
Reasonable care shall be taken not to cut or break the insulation during the
crimping operation.
3.5
Locking Lance.
Locking lance shall not be deformed and shall meet requirements of product drawing after crimping.
3.6
Contact Stop.
Contact stop shall not be deformed and shall meet requirements of product drawing after crimping.
3.7
Alignment.
A-
Straightness:
(1) The contact, including the cutoff tab and burr shall not be bent above or below the datum line
more than the amount shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
(2) The side to side bending of the contact shall not exceed the limits specified in Figure 3.
Figure 3
B-
Twist or Roll:
There shall be no twist or roll in crimped portion that will impair usage of the contact.
C- Assembly.
The following list of do’s and don’ts are to be followed when assembling contacts into
housing cavities.
(1) do’s:
a) Do insert contacts fully.
b) Do check for proper insertion by pulling back lightly.
c) Do ensure proper handling of contacts to eliminate lance deformation.
(2) Don’ts:
a) Don’t insert contact into housing at an angle.
b) Don’t rock connectors while mating.
c) Don’t tie harness closer than 1.50 inches to back of housing.
d) Don’t dress wires sharply to one side of housing.
Rev. D12
FTEC174 rev. 2 July 99
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