64001-2500 Molex Inc, 64001-2500 Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: 64001-2500
• Description: TOOL CRIMP SPLICE 8AWG
• Manufacturer: Molex Inc
• Type: Hand Crimp Toolr

Specifications of 64001-2500

• Tool Type: Hand Crimper
• Features: Side Entry, Ratchet
• Product: Crimping, Stripping & Cutting Tools & Drills
• Description/function: Crimp
• Fits Cable/wire: 8 AWG
• Wire Gauge Min (awg): 8
• Wire Gauge Range: 8
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable
• For Use With/related Products: Splices, 8 AWG
• For Use With: WM18396 - CONN SPLICE CLOSED END 8AWG
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 064001-2500; 064001-2500-E; 0640012500; 0640012500-E; 64001-2500-E; 640012500; 640012500-E; WM9015

RHT2080 Hand Crimp Tool
Doc No. 64001-2500
Revision: B
Maintenance
Miscrimps or Jams
How To Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 5)
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of,
and responsible for, the following maintenance steps:
1. Remove dust, moisture and other contaminants with a clean brush,
2. Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are
4. When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies, and store the tool in
It may be necessary over the life of the tool to adjust tool handle preload force. Listed below are the steps required to adjust the
crimping force of the hand tool to obtain proper
crimp conditions:
1. Remove the screw and plastic cover washer.
2. Lift the setting wheel off the axle. Turn the
3. Turning the eccentric axle counter-clockwise
4. Replace the setting wheel to the axle, aligning
5. Replace the plastic cover washer and screw.
6. Check the crimp specifications after tool
Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a partially closed position,
open easily by pressing the ratchet release lever. See Figure 5.
or soft, lint-free cloth.
protected with a thin coat of high quality machine oil. Do not oil
excessively. The 64001-2500 (RHT-2080) was engineered for
durability, but like any fine piece of equipment it needs cleaning
and lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble-free
crimping. A light oil, such as 30 weight automotive oil used at the
oil points shown in Figure 4, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months will significantly enhance the tool life and ensure a stable calibration.
a clean, dry area.
Note the setting wheel position.
eccentric axle with a screwdriver.
(CCW) will increase handle force.
the nearest notch in the setting wheel to the
dowel pin.
handle preload force is adjusted.
Release Date: 01-20-03
Revision Date: 09-02-03
UNCONTROLLED COPY
RELEASE LEVER
PUSH UP
RATCHET
Do Not force the handles open or
Figure 4
LOCKING SCREW
ADJUSTMENT
PRELOAD
TEST POINT
PRELOAD
TEST POINT
PRELOAD
LIGHT OIL (EVERY 3 MONTHS
LUBRICATION POINTS
OR 5,000 CRIMPS)
(BOTH SIDES)
closed. The tool will
Figure 5
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