The crimping test stand is a complete manual system designed to verify the retention force of cables, terminals, cable lugs and crimped connections. The test measures the maximum load reached during tensile loading, providing objective data for quality control of the termination.
The configuration includes a horizontal lever-operated test stand, a SADFG-P high-accuracy digital force gauge, the SAC-18 rotating attachment, connection cable and acquisition software. The system is therefore ready to perform manual tensile tests up to 500 N.
To carry out the test, the cable is secured in the test-stand clamp, while the crimped terminal is placed in the most suitable slot of the SAC-18 rotating attachment. The operator then actuates the lever, progressively applying tensile force along the axis of the sample.
The test continues until conductor pull-out, terminal detachment, cable breakage or the condition established for the check is reached. The force gauge detects force throughout the pull test and keeps the maximum peak value visible.
The measured value does not automatically determine conformity. The test stand and force gauge provide the test data, while the user must compare the results with the limits, specifications or acceptance criteria applicable to the cable and terminal being checked.
The SAC-18 rotating attachment has twelve slots of different widths, allowing the gripping point to be adapted to the size of the terminals under test. Its rotating design makes it possible to select the most suitable slot quickly without changing the accessory each time.
The horizontal structure keeps the sample aligned during tensile loading and allows force to be applied more stably than in a test performed while holding the force gauge by hand. The lever mechanism provides direct movement control and makes the system quick to set up, even when several samples need to be checked.
The SADFG-P force-gauge software provides two methods for managing results. By connecting the instrument to a PC during the test, force variation can be acquired in real time and displayed as a force/time curve, showing how the load changes until the connection fails.
The software also allows peak values stored in the force gauge to be transferred to a computer. Data and graph images can be exported, average and peak values can be calculated over the entire curve or a selected section, and acquisition start and stop conditions can be set.
The load curve helps analyse the tensile test and identify any changes before the maximum value is reached. The software acquires and displays the data but does not independently determine whether the crimp is compliant.
The test stand is suitable for production sampling checks, laboratory testing and quality-control activities. It can be used to compare terminals, cable sections or different batches while maintaining the same test configuration.
A calibration report is available on request for the force gauge included in the system.
Applications
- Tensile tests on crimped terminals
- Verification of crimp retention force
- Checks on cable lugs and electrical connections
- Conductor pull-out tests from terminals
- Detection of the maximum force before detachment or breakage
- Checks on cables and assembled wire harnesses
- Comparison of different crimping-process settings
- Verification of terminals crimped with crimping tools
- Production sampling checks
- Testing of batches of cables, connectors and terminals
- Real-time acquisition of the force/time curve
- Transfer of values stored in the force gauge to a PC
- Testing, laboratory and quality-control activities
FAQ – Crimping test stand
What is a crimping test stand used for?
It is used to measure the force required to cause pull-out, detachment or breakage of a crimped connection subjected to tensile loading.
Which components can be checked?
The system is suitable for cables, wires, terminals, cable lugs, connectors and other crimped terminations compatible with the capacity and accessories of the test stand.
How is the test carried out?
The cable is secured in the clamp, while the terminal is inserted into the most suitable slot of the SAC-18 rotating attachment. The lever is then operated to apply progressive tensile force until the condition established for the test is reached.
What does the peak value indicate?
It indicates the maximum force reached during the test before pull-out, detachment, breakage or interruption of the check.
Does the instrument automatically determine whether the crimp is compliant?
No. The system detects and records the test data. The user evaluates the result by comparing it with the applicable acceptance criteria.
Does the test always cause the crimp to break?
Not necessarily. Depending on the sample, failure may occur through conductor pull-out, terminal detachment, cable breakage or at another point in the connection.
Which force gauge is included with the test stand?
The configuration includes a SADFG-P high-accuracy digital force gauge with a 500 N capacity.
What is the SAC-18 rotating attachment used for?
It holds the terminal during tensile loading. Its twelve available slots allow the most suitable location to be selected according to the size of the part being checked.
Is the SAC-18 attachment included?
Yes. The SAC-18 rotating attachment is included as standard with the system.
Can the maximum force be viewed directly on the force gauge?
Yes. The peak function keeps the maximum value reached during tensile loading visible on the display.
Can the test curve be acquired?
Yes. When the force gauge is connected to a PC during the test, the software acquires force in real time and generates the force/time curve.
What can be observed from the force/time curve?
It shows how the load changes during tensile loading, identifies the maximum peak and highlights any variations that occur before the connection fails.
Can values stored in the force gauge be transferred?
Yes. The software can also transfer values saved in the instrument memory to a PC.
Which functions are available in the software?
It allows real-time curve acquisition, transfer of stored values, export of data and graphs, calculation of average and peak values, and selection of a curve section for more focused analysis.
Are the software and connection cable included?
Yes. The connection cable and software are included as standard.
Is the test stand suitable for production checks?
Yes. Its manual configuration allows sampling tests on crimped terminals and cables to be prepared and performed quickly.
Why is it important to keep the sample aligned?
Correct alignment applies tensile force along the cable axis, limiting bending and lateral stresses that could influence the result.
Is the calibration report included?
No. A calibration report for the force gauge is available on request.
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