AMP MCP Contact Crimping Instructions (English)

Learn how to crimp our AMP MCP contacts. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on crimping the contacts using hand tools.

Contact Crimping

  1. Begin with a striped wire.
  2. Carefully slide an appropriately sized wire seal over the wire.
  3. Cycle the crimp tool to the open position.
  4. Place the contact into the correct die nest.
  5. Partially close the tool until the contact is held in place.
  6. Insert the striped wire into the contact.
  7. Squeeze the handles closed until the ratchet is released.
  8. The ratchet will only release when the tool is fully closed and the crimp is complete.