HARWIN Hand Ratcheting Crimp Tool Frame for Datamate Connector Contacts

A quality hand crimping tool for crimping turned D-sub male and female coaxial inner contacts and signal contacts. This handy tool has a cycle controlled precision ratchet which prevents the tool being opened before the crimping action is completed. This feature ensures accurate and consistently high-quality crimps are achieved each time and prevents partial crimps.
An 8 indent selector knob on the tool enables the correct crimp setting to be selected and a positioner guide locks the positioner firmly in place.

Features and Benefits
• Produces crimps according to MIL-DTIL-22520/2-01
• A wide wire size range of 20-32 AWG
• 8-step selector knob for crimp depth selection
• Ratchet mechanism ensures that a full crimp cycle is achieved
• Minimum maintenance required

Positioner
The positioner is not supplied with the tool and must be purchased separately, RS stock no: 909-4489.

Compatible contacts
• Datemate L-Tek Series: male and female signal crimp contacts
• Datemate J-Tek Series: female signal crimp contacts
• Datemate Mix-Tek Series: Female Signal Crimp Contacts

Typical Applications:
• Maintenance & repair
• Electrical Installations
• Computer Interfacing
• Cable assemblies

FAQ:
How easy are they to use?
They are very easy to use, choose the male or female pin for application, insert the wire into the pin then open the crimp tool, insert into the hole of the indent crimper and squeeze until the cycle finishes.

How do you maintain the product?
• Movable parts should be regularly lubricated.
• Lubrication* is recommended at least every 10,000 cycles whenever the tool is exposed to contaminants.

The Importance of a High-Quality Crimp
When a crimping tool is used on a terminal, two crimps take place at the same time. One is the electrical connection between the conductor and terminal. The other is the insulation crimp which provides strain relief against vibration and tension. It is important that the electrical connection is gas-tight without any voids between the wire strands and the terminal. If there any voids present, then corrosion can occur causing resistance and excessive heat which damages the electrical connection. Using a good quality crimping tool will ensure that a full, gas-tight crimp is produced preventing future deterioration of the electrical connection and insulation breakage.

The Datamate range is ideal for applications where safety is key, the application is subject to high loads of vibration, shock and acceleration or operates in harsh environments. These Datamate connectors are highly durable and can withstand high numbers of mating cycles without any degradation in performance. This performance is made possible by Harwin’s use of High Reliability four finger Beryllium Copper contacts in the Datamate range. These contacts feature a 4 finger clip to ensure integrity of connection under the most severe conditions.

Polarised mouldings
High reliability connector system
The L-Tek Datamate connectors are available with or without Latches.
Mates with known industry equivalents
Suited for COTS applications
Complies with BS9525-F0033/MIL C 55302/CEC 75101-008