Fast Facts
•Terminates 28-16 AWG [0.08-1.2 mm2]
wires
•No wire stripping needed for lower applied
cost
•Pistol grip (manual or air) or bench mount
(air or electric) power units
•Lightweight; easy to operate
•For prototypes or low- to medium-
volume production
•Small size; useful in confined work areas
•Interchangeable terminating heads:
•Pin and socket connectors
(AMPLIMITE HDE and MATE-N-LOK)
•Printed circuit board connectors
(AMPMODU, MT-6/MT-7, 2 mm CT,
and MTA)
•Category 5 connectors (CHAMP)
•Card edge connectors
•Most terminating heads can be rotated to
any angle
•Adjustment available for proper wire
insertion depth
•Most terminating heads automatically index
connectors to the next contact position, or
connectors can be advanced by hand to
any position
•Anti-backup pawl prevents connectors
from moving in the wrong direction
•Produced under a Quality Management
System certified to ISO 9001
Pistol Grip Hand Tool
System for IDCs
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
CCuussttoommeerr MMaannuuaall
409-5746—Electric Power Unit
IInnssttrruuccttiioonn SShheeeettss
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 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.
●Lightweight, easy to use
●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
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
Pistol Grip Pneumatic
Handle Assembly
Part Number 58075-1
●Lightweight
●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
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
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.
●Mounting bracket allows
interchangeable heads to
be pointed up or down to
suit operator
●Power assist for greater
productivity
●Actuated by foot switch
●Key retains heads, or heads
and feed tracks
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)
Bench Mount Power Units
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.
Pistol Grip Power Units
TE Terminating Head and Terminating Head, Terminating Head, Tube Feed Track,
IDC Product Loose-Piece Feed Track Tape Feed Track and Base and Seating Station
for Electric Power Unit Only
AMPMODU MTE Connectors ——
856675-1
(Instruction Sheet 408-9759)
MTA MTA-100 933567-1 853546-1 and 853542-1 (Base) —
Closed-End (Instruction Sheet 408-9435) (Instruction Sheet 408-9636)
Receptacles MTA-156 933568-1 853547-1 and 853542-1 (Base) —
(Instruction Sheet 408-9466) (Instruction Sheet 408-9637)
Bench Mount
Electric Power Unit
Part Number 931800-1
●Portable, compact
●Low noise
●Semiautomatic operation
●Foot pedal actuated
●Feed track options
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)
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.
Accessories for Bench Mount Power Units
Loose-Piece, Tube or
Tape Feed Track Options
●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
Terminating Head and
Loose-Piece Feed Track
Terminating Head, Tube Feed
Track and Seating Station
Part Numbers
Bench Mount Power Units (Continued)
Pistol Grip Hand Tool System
for Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDCs)
Catalog 296176 / 08-11 / Application Tooling
© 2011 Tyco Electronics Corp. AMPLIMITE, AMPMODU, CHAMP, MATE-N-LOK,
TE Connectivity (logo) and TE Connectivity are trademarks.
www.tooling.te.com
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Harrisburg, PA 17105, Phone: 717-564-0100; Fax 717-986-3316
Pistol Grip Hand Tool System
for Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDCs)
Pin and Socket 82068
Connectors
82181
65816
124799
82183
Printed Circuit
Board Connectors
82056
Terminating Head with Terminating Head
Manual Handle Assembly Only
Subminiature D HDE-20
Plugs and Receptacles
(AMPLIMITE)
Commercial MATE-N-LOK
4 Circuit Socket Assembly (Plug)
AMPMODU MT
Interconnection MTE**
MT-6/MT-7 MT-6 Female
Connector Connectors Male
System MT-7 Female
Connectors Male
AMP Communications Outlet
Card Edge Connector Kits
608868-1 58063-2 408-9414
— 231894-1 408-3186
58577-1 58062-1 408-9085
— 58336-1 408-9359
58582-1 58395-1 408-9472
— 58418-1 408-9557
— 58419-1 408-9574
— 58420-1 408-9575
— 58421-2 408-4115
— 58372-1 408-9426
58579-1 58246-1 408-6929
— 58246-2*** 408-9379
—58246-3 408-4147
(for ribbon cable or discrete wire)
— 58442-1 408-9603
58645-1 58644-1 Pending
Mass-Insertion (2-12 pos.) Mass-Insertion (2-12 pos.)
58639-1 58638-1 408-4358
58580-1 58247-1 408-6930
— 58247-2*** 408-9380
—58247-3 408-4146
(for ribbon cable or discrete wire)
— 58443-1 408-9607
58647-1 58646-1 Pending
Mass-Insertion (2-8 pos.) Mass-Insertion (2-8 pos.)
— 58061-1 408-6794
— 58082-1 408-6795
58633-1 58585-1 408-4191
58568-1 122533-1 408-4074
*See catalog for a complete listing of part numbers each terminating head will apply. **Feed Track Accessories shown on page 3.
***Extended-wear terminating head.
Product Catalog
Family Number*
Instruction
Sheet
Product Facts
●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
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.
Miscellaneous 124344
Connectors
Networking/Premises 82164
Cabling Connectors
Bench Mount Power Units (Continued)
TE
Closed-End
Receptacles**
MTA-100 Feed-Through
Receptacles
Posted
(Closed-End)
MTA Closed-End
(Mass Termination Receptacles**
Assemblies) and
Quad Connectors**
Feed-Through
MTA-156 Receptacles
Card-Edge
(Closed-End)
Posted (Closed-End)
CHAMP Category 5
Connectors
2 mm CT (Common Termination)
Connector System —
MT Receptacles
