Crimp Hand Tool Standards

This NES is intended to give assistance with the selection of Hand Held Crimping Tool(s) from a preferred range already codified for use within MOD, thus avoiding wasteful proliferation. Although it supplies some basic details of tool operation and gauging procedures it...

Part 1 of this European Standard specifies general requirements and tests for hand crimping tools for the operation within an ambient temperature range of -15°C to +40°C.

Detail requirements, limiting dimensions and operating forces for hand crimping tools with removable and interchangeable dies for tools of the open throat design. Lists dimensions and materials for test pieces and specifies test and acceptance requirements.

Part 2-5 of this European Standard specifies detail requirements for hand crimping tools incorporating a system of multiple indentors for use with Databus contacts of electrical connectors and similar components.

Part 2-3 of this European Standard specifies detail requirements for hand crimping tools incorporating a system of multiple indentors for use with removable male and female contacts of electrical connectors and similar components.