CD-525 Panduit Corp Tools DigiKey Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Crimping Head Removal/Installation:

Refer to the specific operation manual for complete tool and crimping head instructions.
Die mounting orientation is the same for CT-2500CH, CT-2300, and UP14ZLW tools.

Crimping Die Insert Installation:

Align Crimp Die halves as shown.
Slide Lower Jaw upward and remove two screws.
Insert lower half of Crimp Die Insert into the tool, ensuring it is fully seated between plates.
Insert upper half of Crimp Die Insert into the tool with part numbers facing forward.
Bring lower jaw up to mate with upper jaw and ensure proper nesting of Crimp Die Insert halves.
Insert the two screws into the jaws and tighten, ensuring proper alignment.
Re-insert Crimp Head with newly installed Crimp Die Inserts into the tool following the instructions.

Monthly Maintenance:

What should I do if the Crimp Die halves do not properly nest?
Ensure that the Crimp Die Inserts are fully seated between plates and that any pins are nested in indent cavities before tightening the screws.
How often should I perform monthly maintenance?
Monthly maintenance should be performed regularly to ensure optimal performance of the tool. It is recommended to follow the maintenance instructions provided in the manual.

Pull out the pins and remove crimp head for mounting different crimping die inserts into the crimp head. Once die inserts have been installed, reinsert the crimp head and lock the head with the locating pins (see Step 1) paying attention that the pins are locked securely before starting.
The crimping cycle is terminated when the dies are completely closed and the maximum crimping force is reached, which is indicated by the auto retraction of the piston.
Follow the instructions for installing crimp die inserts below. The directional callouts indicate die position for correct die orientation.
Refer to CT-2500, CT-2500/E (PA25346A01); CT-2500/L or CT-2500/LE (PA28113A01) Operation Manual for complete tool and crimping head instructions.
NOTE: DIE MOUNTING ORIENTATION IS SAME FOR CT-2500CH, CT-2300 and UP14ZLW TOOLS.

Crimping Die for installing the following Panduit products:

26 – #22 AWG insulated terminals and splices,
22 – #10 AWG fully insulated disconnects, insulated parallel splices; and specific #22 – #14 AWG barrel insulated disconnects.

Crimping Die for installing the following Panduit products:

22 – #10 AWG insulated terminals and splices; and specific insulated

disconnects.

Crimping Die for installing most of the following Panduit products:

22 – #10 AWG and 0,5 – 6,0 mm2 non-insulated terminals, disconnects; and specific non-insulated splices.
Orient part seam on bottom half of die opposite of indentor.

Crimping Die with square profile for installing the following Panduit products:

AWG insulated twin ferrules.

Step 1: Align Crimp Die halves as shown.
- Crimp tabs should be centered on crimp pockets
- Color dot die halves should nest together when properly aligned. Crimp die part numbers should be on top and in front (as shown above).
  NOTE: CD-570 crimp die part number should be on bottom and in front (as shown in view to the right). [Continued on Page 2]

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Step 3: Insert lower half of Crimp Die Insert into tool.
- Insert should be fully seated between plates. If insert has pins, pins should be nested in indent cavities.
- Screw hole in crimp die (insert should align with hole in jaw)
- Pull lower jaw back down

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Step 4: Insert upper half of Crimp Die Insert into tool.
- Part numbers should be facing forward.
- Insert should be fully seated between plates. If Insert has pins, pins should be nested in indent cavities.
- Screw hole in Die Insert should align with hole in jaw.
Step 5: Bring lower jaw up to mate with upper jaw.
The two (2) Crimp Die Insert halves should properly nest as shown on previous page.

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Step 6: Insert the two (2) screws into the jaws and tighten.
The longer screw is used in the upper jaw.
Step 7: Die halves should align front and back; and side-to-side.

Re-insert Crimp Head with newly installed Crimp Die Inserts into the tool per the instructions on Page 1.

Monthly Maintenance