Terminating Machines speed crimping process.
Press Release Summary:
Models AMP 3K/40 and AMP 5K/40 crimp reel-packaged electrical terminals, splices, and contacts to wire. Model AMP 3K/40 handles wire sizes from 32-14 AWG and is rated at 3,000 lb of crimping force, while Model AMP SK/40 crimps product to wire sizes of 32-10 AWG and is rated at 5,000 lb. Electrical requirements are 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz and 90-100 psi compressed air for use with air-feed applicators. Machines can produce up to 2,000 crimps/hr.
Original Press Release:
New Terminators Help Manufacturers Speed Up Crimping Process
Harrisburg, PA. - March 12, 2004 -Tyco Electronics, a business segment of Tyco International, Ltd., recently introduced the AMP 3K/40 and AMP 5K/40 terminators. These new machines are used to crimp reel-packaged electrical terminals, splices and contacts to wire. After several years of marketing bench-style terminators with many add-on features, Tyco Electronics has now packaged the most popular features into one value-oriented machine. Both machines are designed to provide manufacturers with the flexibility to meet the specific needs of a wide range of applications. The increased speed (300 mili-seconds cycle time and up to 2,000 crimps per hour - depending on operator capabilities) is considerably higher than manual processes and hand tools. The products crimped by the AMP 3K/40 and AMP 5K/40 are found at most wire harness and cable assembly shops as well as a considerable number of OEM locations in the appliance, automotive, industrial and most other major manufacturers in the electronics industry.
The heart of these terminators is a DC drive motor coupled with a quiet gearbox drive. The AMP 3K/40 is rated at 3,000 pounds of crimping force and the AMP SK/40 is rated at 5,000 pounds. The machines have a compact footprint and are both smaller and lighter than crimping machines from a generation ago. In addition to quiet, fast operation, the AMP 3K/40 and AMP 5K/40 terminators accept Heavy Duty Mini style applicators. The AMP 3K/40 can handle wire sizes from 32 to 14 AWG while the AMP 5K/40 crimps product to wire sizes of 32 to 10 AWG.
Electrical requirements are 100-240 VAC, 50/60HZ (6A) and 90-100 psi compressed air for use with air-feed applicators. Optional equipment includes: tool-less precision crimp adjustment, batch counter, work light, terminal lubricator, crimp quality monitor and wire stripping module.
For more information, contact the Tyco Electronics technical support center at 1-800-522-6752 or send and e-mail to newproducts@tycoelectronics.com. More information is on the web at www.tycoelectronics.com
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Tyco Electronics, a major business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and is also rapidly developing extensive networking and building technology installation services. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, OneSource Building Technologies, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
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