Checking the crimp result
To make sure the tool has made the required deformation for the specific cable connector, securing mechanical
strength and first-rate electrical contact properties, the crimp should be inspected.
For Cu-terminals and -connectors, the following applies:
•
The check of the gauge measure N is to be made on the hexagon sides that have pattern
stampings from the press dies.
•
Check with a slide calliper on one or both sides of the stamp and compare with the N-gauge
measure in the table below.
•
Should the test result exceed the N-gauge measure in the table below after properly performed
crimping, contact nearest authorized Elpress Service shop.
Cu-
KRF/KSF types
conductor
mm
2
Press-
die no
10
8
16
9
25
11
35
13
50
14,5
70
17
95
20
120
22
150
25
185
27
240
30
300
32
400
38
C-sleeves from Cu should be checked with regard to the size "h". The "h"-size is best measured with a slide
calliper on the maximum height of the crimped oval. The measurement should be compared with those in the
table on the next page.
Should the "h"-size be exceeded following a properly performed crimping operation, contact nearest authorized
Elpress Service shop.
IMPORTANT!
When processing C-sleeves, there must always be conductor strands outside the outer
edges of the C-sleeve. The minimum length of the strands sticking out must correspond to
at least 60 % of the diameter of the conductor.
KRD/KSD types
Max N
Press-
Max N
mm
die no
mm
6,3
-
-
7,3
8
6,3
8,8
9
7,3
10,2
11
8,8
11,4
12
10,2
13,4
14
11,6
16,4
16
13,2
16,3
19
15,4
20,3
22
16,3
20,5
25
20,3
23,3
27
20,5
24,5
30
23,3
30,5
32
24,5
Measuring points
KRT/KST types
Press-
Max N
die no
mm
7
5,9
8,5
7,5
10
8,2
12
10,2
14
11,6
16
13,2
18
14,0
19
15,4
22
16,3
24
17,7
26
19,5
30
23,3
32
24,5
16
Pattern stamp
Measuring
points