ABB Network Partner AB Instruction Guide 1MRK 513 005-UEN
August 1998
Combiflex Crimping tool Page 1
Version 1.0-02
Contact Crimping Adjustment of the preload
The crimping tools are only intended for contact 1) Remove the cover plate
crimping of COMBIFLEX pins and sockets. Leads 2) Note the setting wheel position, and then
with tinned strands must be used. remove it
3) Adjust the axel with a screw driver; turn
1) Strip the lead 10.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm counter-clockwise to tighten the preload
2) Fully open the pliers 4) Replace the setting wheel, such that the pin locks
3a) When crimping sockets; release the locking the setting wheel. Replace the cover plate.
device on the locator and rest it against the 5) Verify the preload and make a testcrimping/tensile
flange force test.
3b) When crimping pins; insert the pin against the
flange Correct tensile force, preload and gauge:
4) Insert the stripped end of the lead into the Outlet Conducting Tensile Preload Gauge
correct position area force F
5) Hold the lead firmly and squeeze the plier (mm2) (N) (N) (mm)
handles until the release latch disengages 10 A (0.25*) 37.5 165-205 0.65/0.75
6a) When crimping sockets; remove the locking 0.5 75 120-160 0.65/0.75
device on the locator and remove the connection 0.75 112 120-160 0.65/0.75
6b) When crimping pins; remove the connection 1 150 120-160 0.65/0.75
from the pliers 1.5 225 120-160 0.65/0.75
7) Check the finished connection. Requirements
20 A 1.5 225 120-160 1.00/1.10
on page 2 must be fulfilled for correct crimping. 2.5 375 120-160 1.00/1.10
Inspection * The pliers are adjustable to 0.25 mm2 for 10 A.
The pliers are checked by subjecting the lead and the
attached socket/pin to a tensile test, and by means of Changing to 0.25 mm2
preload and gauge testing. 1) Remove the cover plate
2) Remove the setting wheel
Preload verification (Refer to “Adjustment of the preload”, steps 3-5)
1) Squeeze the plier handles together until the last
ratchet releases (without pin or socket in place). Note: It is possible to use the crimping tool without
2) Read maximum force, F, about 40 mm from the the socket locking device on the locator
top of the handles.
3) If necessary, adjust the preload (refer to Maintenance
“Adjustment of the preload”) - For reliable contact crimping, make certain that
all pins, joints, and bearing surfaces are clean
Gauge verification and protected with a thin coat of oil
1) Squeeze the crimping tool handles together until - The crimping tool should be adjusted when nec-
the last ratchet releases essary, and be subjected to routine inspection
2) Check with cylindrical “stop and go” gauges twice/year. If the crimping tool is in continuous
3) If the stopguage passes through, when the preload use, inspection should be more frequent
has been verified, the pliers have to be serviced - When not in use, keep the pliers in the closed
position
The crimping tool may be sent to ABB Network
Partner AB for inspection and service.
1MRK 513 005-UEN Instruction Guide ABB Network Partner AB
Page 2 Combiflex Crimping tool
August 1998
Version 1.0-02
Position for crimping Etikett på bak-
of 20 A pin/socket F
Position for crimping
of 10 A pin/socket
10A 20A
40 mm
0.5-1.5 1.5-2.5
Figure with correct
position of the
insulation support
of the socket Cover plate
F
Ordering number Device for adjustment
Serie number of the preload
Trigger device for the ratcher mechanism.
(To be used when an already started
crimping has to be interrupted)
A correct crimped pin/socket has to fulfil the following requirements:
Locator viewed from side
Crimped surface
min. 1,5/min. 1 Stop against flange
Strands to be visible
Pin
Crimped surface Lead
min. 1,5/min. 1
Strands to be visible
Socket The locking
device
Insulationsupport Lead
Locator
Socket
Joint Lead
The socket is to be crimped
immediately over its joint.
