What is BS EN 4008-004 - Die for crimping tool about ?
BS EN 4008-004 is a European Standard that specifies the characteristics for the crimp dies used with the M22520/5-01 crimping tool to crimp electrical contacts according to EN 4008‑002.
BS EN 4008-004 also covers terms and definitions, required characteristics, designation, marking and technical specifications.
Who is BS EN 4008-004 - Die for crimping tool for ?
BS EN 4008-004 on crimping tools is applicable to:
- Aerospace avionic electrical and fibre optic technology
- Aerospace and defence industries
- Quality control personnel
- Aerospace technical specialists
- Manufacturers of electrical cables
Why should you use BS EN 4008-004 - Die for crimping tool ?
Crimp tool dies are designed for crimping connectors during installation and electrical work. A good example of crimping is affixing a connector to the end of a cable.
Crimp tools are a varied collection of devices used to join materials or components by pressing them together and creating a seal or crimp. One of the most common uses of crimping tools is the attachment of connectors to the end of electrical cables.
BS EN 4008-004 provides best practice guidance on the characteristics and requirements for crimping tool dies.
It creates a standardized approach for manufacturers to adhere to if they supply their metallic materials to the aerospace and defence industry.
By adopting BS EN 4008-004, you can demonstrate the reliability of your crimping tool dies and build trust in its use throughout the aerospace supply chain.
