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die code onto the connector for easy inspection and verification of a proper crimp after installation. Hex-Flex® Die System… Recently, a third method of attaching connectors to flexible conductors was introduced, which combines the best of the indent- and hex-style crimps: superior pullout ratings and the ability to inspect for a proper crimp. The Hex-Flex Die System consists of standard hex die halves and an indenter. The hex portion provides colorcoding and die embossing for easy identification and inspection. The indenter is round and smooth and produces the higher pullout values across all types of flex cables. Due to the higher pullout values created by the Hex-Flex® system, it also reduces the number of crimps required on most connectors. Fig. 4. Hex-Flex® Die System
Broken strands can cause overheating and wire pullout. Bottom line: NEMA recommends compression connectors for termination of fine-stranded flexible conductor cable.
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