New Ocean Applicators from TE

Exceeding the Requirements of Today

to Meet the Demands of Tomorrow

New Ocean Applicator Series

With the knowledge and experience of over a half century designing and manufacturing world leading

applicators and tooling, TE is taking terminal crimping to a new level. Using the time proven HDM and HDI

applicator platforms as a base and the innovation and improvements from the System III Applicator, TE is taking

a large step forward. TE has listened to customer input and market demands to innovate and improve the

standardization to the market. One of the major benefits to the customer is offering the ultimate flexibility with a

choice of feeding options: New and improved Mechanical and Pneumatic feeds combined with the innovative

and precise Servo Feed option. The Ocean Applicator design makes it possible for customers to perform field

upgrades to System III technology. It will provide an upgrade path for terminal intelligence that allows the

machine to obtain set-up features as the applicator is upgraded.

One Applicator Platform — Modular Family Design

• 2 ram interface styles (“Atlantic” or “Pacific” style ram collar)

• Same wire crimper, insulation crimper, and anvil used on both applicator styles

• 3 feed options

• Mechanical

Terminal Feed Types

Mechanical Feed

The industry standard TE mechanical feed design has been completely revamped to

industry were evaluated, along with the HDM mechanical feed mechanism. During this

analysis it was discovered that all of the designs had an existing condition. This existing

condition presented a major concern in the performance of mechanical feed designs.

The roller (cam follower) that tracks the cam for the feed cycle to start and finish

actually leaves the cam surface at the end of the cycle. It does not fully track the

gradual slope of the cam. The result is an “instantaneous terminal acceleration” in the

next feed cycle, produced by the sudden contact of the cam follower with the cam. This

causes the terminal to be thrown forward instantly and not brought up to speed

gradually as is preferred. This violent acceleration can lead to feed inaccuracy.

The TE mechanical feed design keeps the roller and cam in constant contact for a

Terminal Feed Types

Pneumatic Feed

The pneumatic feed unit was designed to be self actuated by the applicator and

only needs constant air supplied to the pneumatic feed unit. No terminator air

valve is required. This allows the Pneumatic-Feed applicator to be compatible

with many terminators including the TE AMP 3K/40, AMP 5K/40, Model G,

Model T, DT3000 and DT5000 Terminators as well as many other competitive

Improvements in the pneumatic feed provide flexibility and fine adjustment

The pneumatic cylinder was specially designed to be double

acting with constant air pressure. This provides the ability to

adjust the speed of actuation. The terminal positioning speed

can be reduced to improve the repeatability of terminal

All of the new applicators are completely metric to provide the

convenience of a single set of tooling to adjust and perform

maintenance. The pneumatic-feed can handle terminal feed

lengths from the very small to the very large with a maximum

of 48.25mm.

manual adjustment every time terminal spacing varies or feed errors arise, as well

as the errors that rob machine uptime and reduce productivity. With a servo

motor and ball screw drive system, the feed is controlled by commands from the

terminator. The feed detaches from the crimp mechanism with a simple, tool-less

latch. When the job changes, you only change the applicator; the servo feeder

remains. The servo feed is so versatile and precise, with the push of a button the

terminal is advanced or retracted by 0.03mm. The changes are then saved in the

The data module built into the Servo Feed Applicator stores the personality of the

applicator, its identity, and the terminals it can crimp. It also contains all crimping

A Stronger, Smarter, More Reliable Applicator

It takes more than a better feed to make a better applicator. Along with the robust, reliable construction you

expect from TE. The crimping section of the new Ocean Applicator incorporates redesigned components and

optimized operation, without feed concerns or constraints. TE places emphasis on engineering products for the

highest performance and longest life is reflected in some of the

for long life and positive terminal bend control.

Fine Adjust Wire and Insulation Crimp Adjustments

The tool-less adjustment features have been developed to

provide fine increments for improved precision and simple

adjustments to help reduced setup times.

• Positive detent positioning

• Range = 0 - 1.5mm, Steps = 0.01mm

• Insulation step sizes are selected based on terminal

application requirements

Ram and Housing

The ram and housing have been completely

redesigned in an open architecture format.

This configuration was selected to help

standardize tooling and provide greater

configuration to a wider variety of

Ocean Applicator Part Number System

Because so many features have been added to the new applicator the part numbering system used to identify

the applicators can be simplified significantly. Now, when ordering a new applicator the customer will only need

to identify what style and feed type they require.