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Circular Plastic Connectors (CPC)
114- 10038
Rev A 5 of 12Tyco Electronics Corporation
3.3. Loading Contact into Housing
Normally an insertion tool is not required to insert contacts into housings. However, if the wire bundle is large or the
individual wires are fragile, the use of an insertion tool is recommended. Refer to Section 5, TOOLING.
3.4. Shield and Strain Relief
If wire at the rear of the housing is subjected to strain, use of a strain relief will prevent damage to the contacts, wires,
and housing.
A. Strain Relief Kits
Several types and sizes of strain relief kits are available. Shield and strain relief kits include a shield, strain
relief clamps, and two self--tapping screws. They can be attached to the plug and/or receptacle of
free--hanging or panel--mounted connectors. Flexible strain relief boots and grippers are used with
jacketed cable (or firmly taped discreet wires) to provide wire protection and prevent contact pullout when
severe cable--angle applications are encountered, or when connectors are frequently disconnected and
reconnected. See Figure 4. Heat shrink sealing boots can also provide a splash--proof strain relief for
jacketed cable. See Paragraph 3.4. B.
If a strain relief is used on the connector, the wires may be dressed to an angle at the end of the strain relief. However,
without use of a strain relief, the wires should not be dressed closer than 63.5 mm [2.50 in.] from the back of the
housing. To prevent damage to contacts and/or housing, avoid exerting stress on wire.
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Self--Tapping
Screw
Strain Relief
Clamp
Shield
Plug
Gripper
Flexible Boot
Jacketed Cable
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