Checking crimping results

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Fig 1: Checking Crimping Results -- Core Wings

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A correctly crimped cable should look like this:

Core wings (1) should be completely pressed over the stripped core of wire.

The first graphic shows the copper strands in the core in cross section where they are completely compressed and covered by the core wings.

Fig 2: Checking Crimping Results -- Insulation Wings

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Insulation wings (2) should be completely pressed over the cable insulation.

If a seal is used for cable terminal it should be pressed under the insulation wings as shown.