Delta Connectors
Assembly Using 3M™Locator Plate
3443-106N
Instructions
The 3M Locator Plate 3443-106N is designed to aid in
the assembly of the preassembled and two-piece 3M™
Delta Connector and pin 9 through 37 position
connectors. End-to-end, as well as daisy chain
assemblies, can be made. Set-up and assembly
instructions are based on termination procedures with
the 3M manual and pneumatic presses.
Locator Plate Includes
• Instruction sheet
• One mounting screw
• Mounting studs for cable guides
Note: For the one-piece preassembled connector,
all locator plate part options are listed on
the last page of the assembly instructions.
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Note: If the staging platform (optional) is used, please refer to that instruction sheet for mounting
instructions.
Adjust the shut height setting before installing the Locator Plate and Platen using the 3M™ Shut
Height Gauge 3436-1.
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Tool Preparation
Shut Height Setting
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PIN
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Preassembled Connector Assembly Procedure
Set-up
1. Adjust the end block according to the flange style and connector size.
Thru-hole style:Rotate the end block so that the locating pin is facing the inside of the locator plate.
The pin has to be removed so that the end block can be rotated. Then reassemble the pin. The pin is
used to guide the platen during harness assembly.
Floating bushing and threaded insert style:
Rotate the end block so that the locating pin is facing the outside of the locator plate.
2. Install the cable stop insert 3664-B.
3. Install the cable guide on the mounting stud. Refer to the last page for the appropriate guide.
4. Place the locator plate on the press and affix it using the locking screw provided.
5. Place the platen on the assembly press. Refer to the last page for the appropriate platen.
Assembly
1. Cut required cable length using one of the 3M cutting tools.
2. Remove the connector from the packing strip.
3. Slide the connector onto the guiding groove and into the end block.
4. Slide the cable under the cable guide. If the cable should not enter into the connector smoothly, check the
flatness of the cable.
5. Complete the assembly by bringing the press handle to the full downward position.
6. Raise the press handle and cable guide, then remove completed assembly.
7Visually inspect to insure that:
a. The cover is fully seated. If not, check the shut height setting.
b. The cable is correctly aligned in the cover. If not, check end guide adjustment.
Two-Piece Connector Assembly Procedure
Set-up
1. Follow steps 1, 4 and 5 of the preassembled set-up instructions.
Assembly
1. Grasp 3M™Delta Cover Strip between thumb and forefinger. While holding the adjacent cover, pull laterally
away from strip leaving the adhesive with a smooth clean edge.
2. Press cable ribs into cover alignment grooves.
3. Visually inspect to insure that the cable is properly aligned and oriented into cover grooves.
4. Engage cable/cover subassembly with connector body. Place subassembly in the locator plate with the
connector body facing up.
5. Complete the assembly by bringing the press handle to the full downward position.
6. Raise the press handle and remove the completed assembly.
7. Visually inspect to insure that:
a. The cover is fully seated. If not, check the shut height setting.
b. The cable is correctly aligned in the cover. If not, check end guide adjustment.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated
with such use.
Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for one year from the date of
purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your
exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited
by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
regardless of the legal theory asserted.
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Standard Two-Piece Connector
The 3M™Locator Plate 3443-106N and the Platen listed below is all that is needed for the assembly of the
standard two-piece connector.
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5128 5138 N601-3443 N601-3443 N93-2443 9-2443 51-4663 51-4663 B-4663 B-4663 A/N A/N
5228 5238 N601-3443 N601-3443 N14-2443 9-2443 52-4663 52-4663 B-4663 B-4663 A/N A/N
7328 7338 N601-3443 N601-3443 N14-2443 9-2443 73-4663 73-4663 B-4663 B-4663 A/N A/N
Note: Replacement studs are available for the cable guides, part number 3664-C. Optional End Block,
3664-A, for connectors with floating bushings and threaded inserts is also available.
CAUTION
The 82XX series connector must use the 3M™ 3442-39N Platen.The
3442-39N platen has three blade-like protrusions on the surface of the
platen.These blades must fit inside the metal shell of the connector and
the connector pins must fit in the grooves between the blades when the
platen engages the connector. Make sure that there is good alignment
between the connector and the platen to assure that the shell or pins of
the connector are not damaged during termination.
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