PREFERRED

Insulation and conductor crimps are properly set and exhibit proper insulation and conductor spacing. Wire strands visible. No exposed base metal or mechanical damage.

PREFERRED

CONDUCTOR LENGTH

The conductor should extend a minimum of flush with and a maximum of one (1) wire diameter beyond the conductor crimp edge.

Best Workmanship Practice

PREFERRED

INSULATION LENGTH

The insulation should extend approximately midway between the insulation crimp and the conductor crimp.

Best Workmanship Practice

ACCEPTABLE

EXCESS CONDUCTOR LENGTH

The conductor may extend into the pin or socket barrel, provided the excess conductor length does not interfere with the mechanical and electrical mating of the pin and/or socket.

Best Workmanship Practice

ACCEPTABLE

EXCESS INSULATION LENGTH

The insulation may extend to the leading edge of the conductor crimp, provided it can be determined visually that the insulation does not enter the conductor crimp.

Best Workmanship Practice

ACCEPTABLE

MINIMUM CONDUCTOR LENGTH

The conductor should extend a minimum of flush with the conductor crimp edge.

Best Workmanship Practice

ACCEPTABLE

MINIMUM INSULATION LENGTH

At a minimum, the insulation edge may be flush with the trailing edge of the insulation crimp.

Best Workmanship Practice

UNACCEPTABLE

INSULATION ENCROACHMENT

Insulation encroachment into the conductor crimp section may interfere with the proper mechanical and electrical termination of the crimp.

NASA-STD-8739.4 [19.6.2.c.9]

UNACCEPTABLE

IMPROPER STRAIN RELIEF

The insulation jacket must extend beyond the edge of the insulation crimp, and the crimp must fully engage the jacket to ensure proper strain-relief to the termination.

NASA-STD-8739.4 [19.6.2.c.9]