NEW 2010 Circular Interconnects Catalog - All sections - 12-C3

Assembly Instructions for MIL-DTL-26500AmphenolAerospaceContact TerminationContacts should be crimped to the wire with MS Standard handcrimping tools or specification automatic crimping machines.When stripping the wire avoid nicking wires or damaging theinsula tion as it is a functional part of the sealing system.ContactSizeWire SizeStripping Length20 20 to 24 .170” – .201”16 16 to 18 .207” – .238”12 12 to 14 .207” – .238”Follow steps 1 – 4, as shown below, for proper contact crimping:38999III II I SJT26482 83723 III 5015Matrix 2Matrix PyleCrimp RearRelease Matrix26500 Pyle1. Insert stripped wire into contact pocket until itis visible through inspection hole.2. Carefully seat contact in crimp tool positioner.PrintedCircuit BoardEMI FilterTransientFiber OpticsHigh SpeedContacts3. Crimp in one full stroke. (The ratchet will notrelease jaws until tool has completed stroke).4. Inspect crimp for wire visibility throughinspec tion hole.OptionsOthersContact Amphenol Aerospace for more information at 800-678-0141 • www.amphenol-aerospace.com229