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Insertion & Removal Tool Illustrations

ILL 16
METAL uNWIRED CONTACT TOOLS

Tool removes unwired contacts from connectors and
is available in two styles. The metal style (ILL.16) employs
a locking wedge and removes contacts from terminal block
as well as from the connectors.

The Military Standard tools (ILL.17) use plastic probes
which are interchangeable and available in sizes 12,16,
20 (MS3448-001 kit) and 12 through 22 (MS3159), series
nAS 1599 and MIL-C-81511, Series 3 and 4.

ILL 17

RETENTION TEST TOOL
This tool is designed to test contacts in connectors to verify a properly “locked in” condition after insertion. These tools
impose a controlled spring pressure against pin or socket contacts and will displace when not properly locked.
each tool has interchangeable probes for testing either pin or socket contacts and three sizes of compression springs
(light, medium or heavy, covering from 1 ½ to 18 lbs). Tool is easily adjusted to any requirement. design features a
“visual check” with an indicator button showing when full compression is reached.

ILL 18

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