TE Connectivity, Micro-MaTch Adaptor for Hand Tool

TE Connectivity Pistol Grip Tool Kit and Adapter Set. Pistol grip hand tool kit (stock number ; 301-8177 301-8177 ) for assembling AMP Latch type connectors onto round conductor ribbon cable. The kit comprises of a case, table clamp, pin, adapter holder, head and a pistol grip hand tool. The cam style handle of the pistol grip tool actuates the terminating mechanism inside the head. A ratchet mechanism ensures that the cam handle does not release until it is fully bottomed ensuring a secure connection is achieved. A ratchet pawl is available that can be used to release the handle before it is fully closed. An adapter for this tool kit is also available (stock number ; 301-8183 301-8183 ) enabling it to be used for use with Micro-MaTch connectors. Ribbon cables also known as multiplanar cables are typically a thin flat conducting cable that is generally used in electronic systems that require multiple data buses to link internal peripherals.