Euro-Crimp Terminals and Splices 114-13196
Rev
A2
of 7 Tyco Electronics Corporation
2. REFERENCE MATERIAL
2.1. Revision Summary
S
Initial release of document
2.2. Customer Assistance
Reference Product Base Part Number 1838142 and Product Code A077 are representative numbers of
Euro–Crimp Terminals and Splices. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and expedite your
inquiries through a service network established to help you obtain product and tooling information. Such
information can be obtained through your local Tyco Electronics Representative.
2.3. Drawings
Customer Drawings for product part numbers are available from the service network. If there is a conflict
between the information contained in the Customer Drawings and this specification or with any other technical
documentation supplied, contact your local Tyco Electronics Field Service Engineer.
2.4. Instructional Material
Instruction Sheets (408–series) provide product assembly instructions or tooling setup and operation
procedures. Documents available which pertain to this product are:
Document Number Document Title
408–2823 TETRA–CRIMP* Hand Crimping Tool 59824–1
408–7424 Checking Terminal Crimp Height or Gaging Die Closure
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Special Characteristics
Terminals with an open–ended tongue, such as spade terminals, can be installed and removed without
complete removal of the mounting screw. The terminal flat sides provide a locking feature against lateral
stress; flanged ends reduce possibility of terminal separation.
3.2. Storage
A. Shelf Life
The terminals and splices should remain in the shipping containers until ready for use to prevent
deformation to the terminals and splices. The terminals and splices should be used on a first in, first out
basis to avoid storage contamination that could adversely affect signal transmissions.
B. Ultraviolet Light
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may deteriorate the chemical composition used in the terminal and
splice insulation material.
3.3. Chemical Exposure
Do not store terminals or splices near any chemical listed below as they may cause stress corrosion
cracking in the terminal or splices.
Alkalies Ammonia Citrates Phosphates Citrates Sulfur Compounds
Amines Carbonates Nitrites Sulfur Nitrites Tartrates
3.4. Wire Selection and Preparation
The terminals and splices will accept solid or stranded copper wire sizes 0.5 mm2 to 6 mm2 [22 to 10 AWG]
with an insulation diameter range of 2.03 to 6.35 mm. Proper strip length is necessary to properly insert the
wire into the terminal or splice. The strip length of the wire is shown in Figure 2.
Reasonable care must be taken not to nick, scrape, or cut any strands during the stripping operation.
CAUTION
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