Applications literature

This 12-page booklet explains the key physical and metallurgical characteristics of crimp-type wire terminals. Terms used to describe terminal parts are explained; tongue and wire barrel types are described in detail and illustrated by sketches. The discussion on terminal materials covers brass, copper, nickel, aluminum, and steel base materials as well as tin, nickel, gold, and silver plating materials. Insulation is briefly covered, and a variety of hand-operated and powered crimping tools are reviewed.