Mass Termination Assembly Crimp Tool

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MTA Connector Termination

Using a manual hand tool – 58074-1

TE Connectivity MTA Tooling Crimping Instructions

Step 1: Depress handle to advance inserter

Step 2: Insert MTA connector from the left side, with the insertion holes pointing up and closest to the operator

The connector is properly seated when it touches the inserter

Step 3: Release the handle to advance the connector

Step 4: Insert wire so that it bottoms in the wire guide slot

Step 5: Depress the handle to insert the wire into the insulation displacement crimp (IDC) connector

The connector will travel to the right, one position at a time to facilitate faster crimping

Step 6: Repeat process until connector reaches the right end of the tool for removal

How to clear the tool if a jam occurs                                           

Step 1: Lightly pull back on the trigger

Step 2: Press down on the ratchet release button

Step 3: Release handle

Step 4: Press trigger as many times as required to advance and release the connector

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