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Connectors & Grounding
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Blackburn
®
Compression Connectors Featuring the Color-Keyed
®
System
Overview
Step 4
Locate tool with correct die in proper position
on connector and activate tool.
When making multiple crimps, make the first crimp
nearest the tongue and work towards the barrel end.
When properly crimped, the die code number will be embossed
on the connector for easy inspection to determine if correct
die and connector combination were used.
Thomas & Betts uses full-width and half-width dies dependent
on connector size and tool used. Half-width dies are marked with
the letter “H” after the die code number.
Refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the connectors for information
regarding strip length, die selection and number of compressions required.
Barrel
Tongue
1st crimp
2nd crimp
Die location for compression
Colored bands
Die code embossed
Colored Codes
Colored Bands
Die Code Marking
Colored Strip
Die Code Engraving
Step 3
Select the proper installing die and appropriate tool.
Blackburn
®
Connectors featuring the Color-Keyed
®
system have colored
bands or colored dots that correspond to color markings on the dies.
Connectors and dies also have a die code number marked or stamped
on them. Dies have a code number engraved in the crimp surface.
Aluminum
Die located
ON Bands
Copper
Die located
BETWEEN bands
Blackburn
®
Connectors featuring the Color-Keyed
®
system are
banded by colored stripes or engraving to indicate location of die on
connector for compression.