CAT-HT-1145-2830-12

CAT-HT-1145-2830-12 Parallel Action Hand Tool

Samtec CAT-HT-1145-2830-12 Parallel Action Hand Tool is designed to crimp TC145 (P1PD/P1PDT series) contacts on 28AWG and 30AWG wire. This non-adjustable tool can accept contacts directly from a reel. To use the CAT-HT-1145-2830-12 hand tool, squeeze the handles until the tool ratchet releases, allowing the handles to fully open. Slide the contact carrier strip under the contact holder plate and align the carrier strip feed holes with the locating ball detent features. Ensure the contact is positioned correctly and ready to crimp. Close the hand tool partially until the first click of the ratchet and insert a pre-stripped wire over the contact crimp barrels. Next, align the wire in the groove on the locator plate and close the handles together until the ratchet process has completed the cycle. Once the handles release to the fully opened position, remove the crimped contact from the tool. Manually feed the strip to locate the next contact for crimping.